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Plants for Zone 4a: A Cold-Hardy Native Garden Guide
Native plants for zone 4a gardens: cold-hardy perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees, plus tips for screening, first-winter care and the 3-year rule.
Regions & Zones
Zones Shrubs & Regional Picks
6 guides, starting with Plants for Zone 4a: A Cold-Hardy Native Garden Guide.
Deer Resistant Annuals: A List for Garden Beds
A practical list of deer resistant annuals for sun and shade, plus native annual options, answers on begonias, snapdragons and poppies, and protection tips.
Evergreen Shrubs for Texas: Native Choices for Year-Round Cover
Native and adapted evergreen shrubs for Texas, including yaupon holly, wax myrtle, Texas mountain laurel and cenizo, with notes on regions and privacy screens.
Flowering Shrubs for North Florida: Native Picks for Pollinators
Native flowering shrubs for North Florida gardens, such as oakleaf hydrangea, Walter's viburnum and buttonbush, with partial-sun, hedge and bloom-time tips.
Perennials for East Texas: Native Choices for Local Gardens
Native perennials for East Texas gardens, including Turk's cap, scarlet rose mallow, Gulf Coast penstemon and blazing star, with soil, shade and care tips.
Zone 10 Perennial Flowers for Pollinator Gardens
Native perennial flowers for zone 10 gardens, from firebush and tropical sage to blanket flower, with notes on 10a vs 10b, pollinators and invasive lookalikes.
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