Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional Reports
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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Southeast Regional Reports
Icy Blue Conifers for the Southeast
Interest in growing conifers in the Southeast continues to be on the rise. Every year we learn more about which species and cultivars grow best in our region. One of…
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Southeast Regional Reports
4 Must-Have Plants for the Southeast
As garden centers start to open their doors for the season (and we get ready to run into them with open arms), we decided to ask some regional experts what…
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Southeast Regional Reports
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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Southeast Regional Reports
Plant These Only in Spring in the Southeast
“Fall is for planting” is a mantra many gardeners know. Fall planting of hardy trees and shrubs is typically easier on the plants and on the gardener in the Southeast.…
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Southeast Regional Reports
The Best Tomatoes for the Southeast
Many people’s first foray into gardening begins with a tomato. But not everyone is successful on their first go-around. The southeastern United States brings with it its own unique challenges…
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Southeast Regional Reports
Your Year-Round Cheat Sheet to Seed Starting in the South
Seed catalog season is our favorite time of year. When it’s cold and rainy, nothing seems better than brewing a pot of hot tea and sitting down to review seed…
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Southeast Regional Reports
Great Native Plants for the Southeast
Growing native plants is the gardening equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Not only are these plants beautiful and more likely to thrive in your landscape, they…
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Southeast Regional Reports
Barklice on Southeastern Shrubs and Trees
You’ve heard of getting head lice, but did you know your trees can get barklice? For me, anything with the word lice in the name sure sounds like bad news.…
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Southeast Regional Reports
Growing Sweet Peas in the South
Growing up, Jason spent a lot of his summers in England with his grandparents. One of his favorite things to do there was to visit flower shows. There would be…