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Garden Detective: grave-site plantings

Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks' lend great fall color.

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Jessica Damiano

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DEAR JESSICA: I need your help. What kind of plants are well suited for cemeteries? I would love to find a perennial that can handle sun and dry soil and not grow wild. -- Teresa Schomaker, Franklin Square

DEAR TERESA: There are several criteria to keep in mind when selecting plants to adorn a grave site. First, check with the cemetery about any planting rules it might have. Next, look for...

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