Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional ReportsPlants That Bloom in Late Spring for the Southeast
There is a sweet spot in the Southeast between the end of spring and the beginning of summer. The ephemeral spring blooms have faded, and summer annuals and perennials are…
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Southeast Regional ReportsMastering the Art of Pruning Hydrangeas in the Southeast
Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) of all kinds are currently among the most popular shrubs with gardeners in the Southeast. Why? First, a flood of improved cultivars has…
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Southeast Regional ReportsPlants for the Southeast to Add to Your Shopping List
Whether you're walking through your local garden center, flipping through the pages of your favorite catalog, or scrolling the website of an online retailer, the sheer number of plant choices…
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Southeast Regional ReportsPerennials With Purple Flowers for the Southeast
Purple is my number-one flower color. If I’m asked to design a perennial-focused garden, there is very little chance purple doesn’t make an appearance. When I saw the Pantone color…
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Southeast Regional ReportsSummer Snowflake Is a Star in the Southeast
Everyone, not just new gardeners, is enamored by the seasonal display of spring-flowering bulbs. In the Southeast, daffodils (Narcissus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are without a doubt the queens…
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Southeast Regional ReportsMarch To-Do List for the Southeast
March is the new April, y’all. Or maybe April is the new May? I think I’ll throw out the calendar and just spend more time out in the garden clocking…
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Southeast Regional ReportsEdgeworthia Is a Winter Star for the Southeast
Edgeworthia (Edgeworthia chrysantha, Zones 7–10) is truly a four-season plant. In summer, it’s covered in beautiful, elongated, 5-inch-long leaves that hold droplets of water on their finely pubescent surfaces. In…
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Southeast Regional ReportsSoutheast: February Garden To-Do List
February is a month of paradox. It's often our coldest month and the one with the best chance of snow—yet flowers bloom even in snow here in the Southeast. You…
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Southeast Regional ReportsPruning Crape Myrtles in the Southeast
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–9) is one of the most popular and beloved shrubs in the Southeast. But knowing how and when to prune is crucial for…
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Southeast Regional ReportsSoutheast: January Garden To-Do List
January is a fairly restful time for the Southeast gardener physically, but it provides fertile ground for growing your dreams, plans, and knowledge. Watch for frost-heaving of fall-planted perennials and…
