South - Page 9 of 27 - Fine Gardening
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How-To
Tips for Healthy, Happy Blueberries in the South
We always wonder when we hear people say that they don’t like blueberries whether they’ve ever had ripe, freshly picked blueberries. They taste quite different from blueberries picked a little…
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Design
Irises for the South
Iris (Iris spp. and cvs., Zones 3–10) blooms are like big butterflies floating in the garden. They are so attractive that every garden should have at least one species, and…
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Design
Container Garden Candidates to Attract Bees for the South
We are more aware these days about the state of bee welfare than we have been before. It’s a fact that bees are incredibly important to the environment and to…
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Design
Caroline’s Louisiana Garden
Caroline Williams is sharing photos from her Louisiana garden today. We’ve visited her garden before, so start here—Relax in the Garden—if you want to see her garden in other seasons.…
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Native Spring-Flowering Trees for the South
We all need to add more native plants to our landscapes. Choosing a native tree not only helps the birds and the pollinators in our area, but it can mean…
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Alex’s Florida Plant Collection
Today we’re visiting with Alex Saint in Florida, who is not only a plant lover but a photographer, as you’ll see from the gorgeous images he’s captured. (For more, check…
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Design
The Best Roses for the South
It’s true that here in the humid South, roses have a lot to contend with. Mildew and black spot are two of the most common fungus problems. There are a…
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Bob’s Garden in Kentucky
Today we’re off to Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to visit with Bob Hines. We’ve visited this garden before, so check earlier posts (start with Revisiting Bob and Mary Ann's Garden in Kentucky).…
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Native, Shade-Loving Spring Ephemerals for the South
The first hint of spring usually begins with a tiny flower valiantly pushing its way up between last fall's brown leaves. Often small plants, spring ephemerals are delightful, bright signs…
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Betsy’s Georgia Garden
Today we’re visiting Betsy Keith’s garden. I am a retired teacher who has enjoyed doing lots of catch-up dividing and rearranging of my garden in the past two years. As…