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Welcome to The Dirt— where we dig deep into all things gardening (and occasionally make bad puns about it). Whether you’re designing a dreamy backyard retreat, reviving the lost art of the Victory Garden, or just trying to keep your herbs alive through the weekend, we’ve got you covered.
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Camellias for the Cool Seasons: Color from Fall through Early Spring
If your landscape hits a color slump when temps drop, camellias are your secret weapon. With clever variety selection, you can stage continuous blooms from October through April—just as everything else calls it quits. Here’s how to build a camellia calendar and keep your garden show rolling.
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Encore Azaleas: Not Your Mother’s Shrubs (And That’s a Good Thing)
Remember the azaleas that threw one epic spring party and then went quiet the rest of the year? Lovely, sure—but a little… one-hit-wonder. Encore® Azaleas flipped that script. These modern hybrids bloom not just in spring, but again in summer and fall, delivering waves of color when most spring flowering shrubs are snoozing.
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How to Use Ornamental Grasses for Fall Interest (Without Re-doing Your Whole Yard)
Ornamental grasses are the quickest way to make a landscape look intentional in fall. They add movement, sound, and color right when summer perennials are fading—plus they’re low-maintenance and wildlife friendly.
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