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		<title>Urban Woodland Gardens</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2010/01/05/urban-woodland-gardens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In urban areas the woodland garden is often started from scratch perhaps taking advantage of the space beneath a large tree. Both evergreen and deciduous trees are perfect for a woodland garden. Some light pruning may be necessary to allow some dappled sunlight into the space. Remove some lower branches will also increase the air [...]


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		<title>Alternatives To The Traditional Lawn</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across the country, the tradition lawn is the dominant landscape feature. Lawns are quite labor intensive as they need weekly moving and other tasks such as aerating. Also, since they are not a natural occurrence they depend on chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides to really flourish. Some lawn space can be managed with little [...]


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		<title>10 More Native Shrubs For The Garden</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/12/21/10-more-native-shrubs-for-the-garden/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Native shrubs are among some of the easiest to grow, useful and most beautiful plants available to the gardener. This list of native shrubs for the garden is a continuation of a previous post on the same subject.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) blooms in spring with white flowers. Flowers are followed by blue berries, which ripen [...]


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		<title>More Native Deciduous Trees</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/12/07/more-native-deciduous-trees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous native trees which are both beautiful and easy to care for. The following list describes 9 native deciduous trees which provide gardeners with low maintenance and attractive additions to the landscape.

River Birch (Betula nigra) a wonderful native tree that is treasured for its unique bark and graceful silhouette. Its bark, which peels [...]


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		<title>10 Native Shrubs For The Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Native species of shrubs are under utilized in the garden. Many native plants are beautiful and easy to grow. The following are few prized native shrubs which are perfect for the garden.
Common Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a desiduous shrub with fragrant yellow flowers that open in late October or early November. It takes a full [...]


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		<title>Native species of trees and shrubs&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[grow naturally in your climate and are less susceptible to extreme environmental conditions such as particularly harsh winters.


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		<title>Creating Wildflower Gardens</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/12/01/creating-wildflower-gardens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wildflower meadows are a wonderful alternative to the traditional lawn and garden. Wildflower meadows are ever changing, easy to care for and offer a wide range of flowers with vibrant colors and interesting textures. Most flowers in the wildflower meadow are perennial and will survive year after year. Others may last only one season then [...]


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		<title>The Natural Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gardenleap.com/?p=621</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Natural gardens utilize easy to grow, low maintenance native species of plants. These plants have adapted to certain environments and are generally self sustaining. They&#8217;ll need little, if any, fertilizer and no more water than is provided by rain. Natural gardens include a rich and diverse selection of plants. They introduce trees, shrubs and perennials [...]


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		<title>Wildflower gardens&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/11/25/wildflower-gardens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[are low maintenance, colorful and environmentally friendly.


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		<title>Native Deciduous Trees</title>
		<link>http://gardenleap.com/2009/11/20/native-deciduous-trees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>plantsman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are numerous native trees which are both beautiful and easy to care for. Native trees are generally able to tolerate even the harshest of conditions. The following list describes 8 native trees which provide gardeners with low maintenance and attractive additions to the landscape.

Eastern Redbuds (Cercis canadensis) are treasured for their stunning pink and [...]


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