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Squirrel Corn - Dicentra canadensis The Dicentra canadensis, known to most of us by the more intriguing name of Squirrel Corn, is a perennial native to the deciduous hardwood forests and woodlands of the eastern regions of North America. The Squirrel Corn is known for its unique and, at times, bizarrely shaped root network that gives the plant its name, or at least part of its name. The tangle of roots ends in clusters of yellow nodules, resembling a kernel of corn.  However, we …

Best Plants For Not So Demanding Landscaping No planned development provides greater breadth to a garden than a stretch of plants, and nothing is more beautiful to the eye than a cool-looking yard. Identifying the best plant for your not-so-hard landscape is a valuable way to put this idea into action. Of greater importance is recognizing the value of the plant when it grows to its full potential. In areas where growing a reliable set of plants becomes either ridiculously costly to mainta …