The go-to dwarf tree these days is without a doubt the Japanese Maple, but if you’re looking for...
Category - Plants
Beyond Canna and Hibiscus: Other Tropical Plants to Grow
The weather outside certainly feels tropical in the middle of summer.
Pollinator Plants for Summer and Fall
The phrase “In the springtime, everyone is a gardener,” has been attributed to writer Elizabeth...
Tips To Extend The Lifetime Of Roses
Few things in life compare to a vase stuffed to the brim with fresh flowers; flowers that bring...
Sizzling Succulents
Succulents are all the rage these days and for good reason: they are beautiful and easy to grow.
Growing Gorgeous Gingers
Few plants can bring a taste of the tropics to temperate gardens quite like ginger lilies or...
Gardening with Warm Season Grains
A few years ago, I dubbed myself the #CrazyGrainLady. Though I had very little experience growing...
Growing Native Vines
Movies set in the South often feature images of trees dripping with purple wisteria or the white...
How to Grow Spiraea
Take a tour around an old homestead in spring and odds are good you’ll see the airy white sprays...
New Plants for Your Garden This Year
New is a relative term in the plant world. It could be a plant that is new to the world or just new...
Growing Vegetables at Home
Our isolation at home has given us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of food, where it...
How to Grow Dahlias
Native dahlias found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala are the genetic source for the modern...
Growing Magnolias
Magnolias are magical plants and have been appreciated as garden subjects for centuries.
Growing Muscadines – Our Southern Delicious Dynasty
Ask most southerners about growing muscadines, Vitis rotundifolia, and a sense of pride and...
Spring Wildflowers At a Garden Center Near You
People often tell me that they would happily add more southeastern native plants to their...