Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional Reports
Native 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 Reports
How 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 Reports
Native 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 Reports
Landscape 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 Reports
Lawn 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 Reports
Plants 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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Southeast Regional Reports
Plants That Take Sun and Shade for the Southeast
1. Plumleaf Azalea Name: Rhododendron prunifolium Zones: 5–9 Size: 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil…
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Southeast Regional Reports
Guide to Growing Great Azaleas
One group of plants you can use to create a blooming bridge between spring and summer are azaleas (Rhododendron spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9). As one of the most popular…
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Southeast Regional Reports
Shopping-List Plants for the Southeast
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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Southeast Regional Reports
Beautiful Flowering Native Vines for the Southeast
Vines are a great way to add vertical interest to your ornamental flower beds, and native vines have the added benefit of supporting native insects. It sounds like a win-win,…