Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional ReportsHigh Summer Perennials
The South has a diverse climate that fluctuates from state to state. There are even large amounts of variability across individual states. For example, in the state of Tennessee where…
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Southeast Regional ReportsCrinum Lilies Are Long-Lasting Show-Stoppers
If you’re a plant lover who lives in the Southeast, chances are you’ve heard of crinum lilies and may even have admired them blooming in old cemeteries or abandoned lots.…
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Southeast Regional ReportsTropical Houseplants Can Be Stars of the Summer
The longer I garden, the more I love seeing tropical plants growing outside of their pots, freed by adventurous and creative gardeners. Having worked at a botanical garden with a…
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Southeast Regional ReportsHow to Fight Back Against Japanese Beetles
When summer begins in your garden, whether on the patio or in the landscape, an ecosystem of living organisms brings insects to the front and center. The appearance of Japanese…
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Southeast Regional ReportsMidseason Perennial Pruning
When most people think of pruning perennials, the first thing they think of is tidying up their garden before spring. However, there may be times you wish to take a…
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Southeast Regional ReportsA Pair of No-Melt Perennials for Heat and Humidity
Spend a summer day with any recent human transplant to the Southeast and I will wager that you’re going to hear, “It’s not the heat—it’s the humidity!” exclaimed with fatigued…
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Southeast Regional ReportsFinding Inspiration at Public Gardens
The South is one of the best places to see high-impact, high-quality horticulture. A multitude of public gardens and arboretums prove the value of Southern hospitality. Tradition, enthusiasm, and great…
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Southeast Regional ReportsCrape Myrtle Bark Scale: A New Pest for Southern Gardeners to Watch Out For
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia spp. and cvs., Zones 7-9) are truly one of the trees Southerners have come to rely on in the landscape. Plant breeding innovations over the last 30…
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Southeast Regional ReportsRegional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – South
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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Southeast Regional ReportsYou Still Have Time to Plant Veggies
As hyped up as some people get in April about gardening in the South, you would think by late May you should have your gardening household in order. For those…
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