South - Fine Gardening

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    Julie’s Georgia Garden in Summer and Fall, Part 2

    Hi GPODers! We're back in Julie Prince's gorgeous garden in Albany, Georgia (check out Part 1 if you missed it). Here's a refresher on what Julie said about her garden…

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    Julie’s Georgia Garden in Summer and Fall, Part 1

    Happy Monday GPODers! We're starting the week with an update from Julie Prince in southwest Georgia. Julie has shared her fabulous garden in summer and fall before (check out those…

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    Fay’s Small Garden in Tennessee

    Happy Monday GPODers! If she hadn't said otherwise in her email, I would assume that Fay Shrock has an expansive property to grow the abundance of beautiful plant varieties that…

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    Fascinating Finds in Florida

    Happy Friday GPODers! I was recently scrolling through some old photos and hit a batch I had taken on a trip to Florida at the beginning of 2022. For anyone…

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    The Best Japanese Maples for Southern Gardens

    Japanese maples (Acer palmatum and cvs., Zones 6–9) are prized for their graceful forms, stunning foliage, and vibrant fall colors. However, gardening in the southeastern United States poses unique challenges,…

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    3 Designer Secrets for Using Color to Make Your Garden Great

    Color is a powerful tool. By using it skillfully, you can make any size outdoor space visually impactful. Color can also be used to ensure our landscapes are more comfortable…

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    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

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    Tips and Tricks for Growing Bougainvillea

    Mention bougainvillea to almost anyone, and their first images may be of sun-drenched stucco walls festooned in the neon colors of the tropics. From beachside to desert to lush tropics,…

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    GPOD on the Road: Fascinating Finds From Florida

    Happy Friday GPODers! We're going tropical today and taking a look at some plant highlights from a recent trip I took to Delray Beach, Florida. I'm a strong believer that…

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    A Spring to Remember in Bonnie’s North Georgia Garden

    Happy Monday GPODers! Today's submission is an extra treat for me because we're getting an update from Bonnie Plikaytis and her incredible woodland garden in north Georgia. Back in early…