Graham Rice
Graham Rice is a garden writer who has won awards for his work online, and in books and magazines, on both sides of the Atlantic. He has been the Gardening Correspondent of two national newspapers in Britain, published more than 20 books, and has written for Organic Gardening magazine, The American Gardener, Fine Gardening and Amateur Gardening. He is the recipient of the 2021 Garden Media Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. For many years he was a judge at the Chelsea Flower Show and is a member of a number of Royal Horticultural Society committees. He gardened in Pennsylvania for 20 years, but has recently returned to his native England.
Latest articles by Graham Rice
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Best Shasta daisies – 10 varieties of these joyful, hardy perennials
The best Shasta daisies will fill your yard with uplifting color and cheerful flowers every year
By Graham Rice Published
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Best monarda varieties – 10 types of pollinator-friendly beebalm
This perennial is a butterfly magnet, adding fragrance and biodiversity to your yard
By Graham Rice Published
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Best aster varieties – 10 beautiful options with colorful and striking blooms
The best aster varieties can be relied on to fill borders and pots with long-lasting color
By Graham Rice Published
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Deer resistant ground cover plants – 12 tough plants for any spot in your yard
These deer-resistant ground cover plants will keep your borders looking good despite any unwelcome visitors
By Graham Rice Published
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Best rudbeckias – 10 sensational annual and perennial varieties of this popular native flower
Our pick of the best rudbeckias to add color and impact to your plot
By Graham Rice Published
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Best agaves – 10 varieties guaranteed to bring drama to your yard
These structural desert plants can live up to 100 years before flowering
By Graham Rice Published
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Best hibiscus varieties – for large, tropical blooms no matter your climate
Hibiscus are known for being a tropical plant, but some varieties are extremely cold tolerant
By Graham Rice Published
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New gardenia is the super-scented plant you need for unrivaled fragrance, and it will thrive when the weather turns colder
‘Frostproof’ is a super-scented evergreen, which is happier in colder winters than other varieties
By Graham Rice Published
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Best spiraea varieties: 10 superb shrubs for fantastic flowers and foliage
Discover some of the best spiraea varieties to bring seasonal foliage and frothy petals into your yard
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zones 10-13: An expert guide to what will thrive in these hotter hardiness zones
Discover how to choose the right plants for your outside space if you live in US hardiness zones 10-13
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zone 9: an expert guide to the flowers, shrubs, vegetables and trees that will thrive
Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zone 9
By Graham Rice Published
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The best plants for zone 8 – expert advice on the vegetables, native perennials and flowers that will thrive
Expert advice on what to plant in US hardiness zone 8
By Graham Rice Published
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New plant varieties from US breeders launched at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
We take a closer look at the new plants unveiled at the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zone 7: uncover the trees, shrubs, flowers and crops that will thrive in this climate zone
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 7
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zone 6 – expert advice on the best trees, shrubs and flowers to grow
Professional tips on the plants most suited US hardiness zone 6
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zone 5 – professional tips on the best crops, flowers and shrubs to grow
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 5
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zone 4: expert advice on the plants that will thrive
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 4
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zone 3: An expert guide to what will grow well in this US hardiness zone
Discover how to choose the right plants for your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 3
By Graham Rice Published
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What to plant in zones 1 and 2? An expert guide to what will grow well in these US hardiness zones
Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zones 1 and 2
By Graham Rice Published
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US Hardiness Zones – the sunset system and others explained
In addition to the US hardiness zones, there are several other climate systems that can help gardeners understand which plants will thrive in different locations
By Graham Rice Published
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How to garden in US hardiness zones 10+
Expert advice on what to plant and how to garden in US hardiness zones 10-13
By Graham Rice Published
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US hardiness zone 9 – and expert advice on what to plant
Everything you need to know about how to garden and what will grow well in USDA hardiness zone 9
By Graham Rice Published
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US hardiness zone 8 explained for gardeners
Discover how to garden and which plants will thrive in US hardiness zone 8
By Graham Rice Published
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Gardening in US hardiness zone 7 – everything you need to know
Discover how to garden and the plants that will thrive across USDA hardiness zone 7
By Graham Rice Published