Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional ReportsHow to Grow Crape Myrtles
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–10) are everywhere in the Southeast. Known for their long-lasting summer blooms, attractive bark, and tolerance to heat and drought, these versatile flowering…
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Southeast Regional ReportsWhat You Need to Know About Genetically Modified Plants
GMOs are something we’ve all heard a lot about when it comes to large-scale commercial crops like corn and soybeans, but what about the plants we grow in our gardens?…
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Southeast Regional ReportsColorful Evergreen Perennials for the Southern Winter Garden
Fall and winter are the best times of year to see what our gardens look like outside of peak season and make our wish lists for spring planting. While evergreen…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe 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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Southeast Regional ReportsNative Plants for Fall Interest in the Southeast
Fall could easily be a time of mourning. It’s the season of withering and dying back, of shortening days and cooling nights. Yet if you look at natural areas of…
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Southeast Regional ReportsHow to Grow Blue Passion Flower
When it comes to perennial vines, it’s hard to top the beauty of blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea, Zones 7–11). This South American native plant is well-suited for the heat…
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Southeast Regional ReportsNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Southeast
Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Zones: 3–9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; wet to average soil Native range:…
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Southeast Regional ReportsLandscape Ideas for the Southeast Inspired by Gardens Abroad
If you have the good fortune to travel to other countries and see how other parts of the world garden, you know that it can be inspiring. I usually return…
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Southeast Regional ReportsLawn Alternatives for the Southeast
More and more homeowners are seeking to replace their traditional lawns with ones that are easier to maintain or more environmentally responsible. It sounds straightforward enough, but choosing the right…
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Southeast Regional ReportsPlants That Love Humidity
High humidity is one of the Southeast’s cornerstones, right there with country music and sweet tea. While gardeners have learned to wear its dewy sheen like a badge of honor,…
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