Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports6 Tips for Pruning Young Fruit Trees
Good things come to those who wait, and this is especially true when establishing young fruit trees. Pruning to encourage proper branching structure and the production of high-quality fruit requires…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsShopping-List Plants for the Mid-Atlantic
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPollinator Plants for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Honeybees and butterflies may be the poster children for pollinator awareness, but these charismatic garden visitors actually make up a very small portion of the species that move pollen from…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsMagnificent Magnolias for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Millions of years of evolution and hybridization efforts by generations of enthusiasts have produced hundreds of magnolia species and cultivars. Our mild Mid-Atlantic climate is conducive for growing a significant…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsSpring Planting Plan for the Mid-Atlantic
In her article "Spring Planting Ideas," Michelle Gervais beautifully illustrates the magical time that is the start of spring: "Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear.…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsGarden-Friendly Snow Clearing and Salt Alternatives
In the depths of winter the focus on what happens under our feet is generally centered around staying safe and minimizing slips, trips, and falls on steps or walkways covered…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsWinter is Best Time for Rejuvenation Pruning in the Mid-Atlantic
While a light hand is apropos for many pruning jobs, sometimes a judicious but heavy hand is needed. Rejuvenation pruning is a heavy-handed but efficient method to bring overlooked, overgrown,…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsEvergreen Perennials for the Mid-Atlantic
‘Twisted Tongue’ agave Agave × amourifolia ‘Twisted Tongue’ Zones: 7–10 Size: 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: Hybrid of Southwestern…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsHow to Plant Minor Bulbs for Major Impact
After a long winter nothing brings more joy than seeing the first signs of spring. With a little planning and patience, you can amplify and enhance this feeling of delight…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsUse a Watering Bag to Establish New Trees
Fall is an excellent time for planting and transplanting, provided there is adequate soil moisture to allow plants to reestablish their root systems. Because inconsistent watering or lack of rainfall…
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