Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional ReportsPlants That the Herbivores Will Avoid in the South
Fionuala Campion says in her article, Dazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials, "Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many…
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Southeast Regional Reports5 Gorgeous Camellias for Sun
Camellias (Camellia spp. and cvs., Zones 6–10) are mostly thought of as shade shrubs, and common camellia (Camellia japonica, Zones 7–9) varieties do look best in the shade. The foliage…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe Current State of American Chestnut Tree Conservation
Several times a year someone sends me a photo of a tree they believe to be an American chestnut (Castanea dentata, Zones 4–8). Frequently what they actually have sent is…
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Southeast Regional ReportsPollinator Plants for the Southeast
Whether you have the space to create an expansive, pollinator-friendly landscape or just enough room to pot up a couple plants that are pollinator favorites, we can all do our…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe Best Colocasias to Add Tropical Flair to Your Summer Garden
Most likely native to Southeast Asia, colocasia (Colocasia esculenta, Zones 7b–12) is used by many gardeners for its large, tropical-looking foliage. This plant also has a long history of being…
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Southeast Regional Reports4 Must-Have Butterfly Host Plants to Support Biodiversity
Even the most insect-wary gardeners have a special place in their hearts for butterflies. They bring a touch of whimsy and serendipity to our yards, flitting along like fairies and…
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Southeast Regional ReportsSave Your Trees from Bagworms
Easily one of the most asked-about pests are bagworms. The evergreen bagworm (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis) is an insect that makes distinctive spindle-shaped bags during its larval stage. If left uncontrolled, larval…
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Southeast Regional ReportsNative Meadow Plants for Pollinators in the South
As pollinators disappear at alarming rates, maybe it’s time to set aside a little meadow in every yard—an area of space where native flowering plants and grasses can thrive and…
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Southeast Regional ReportsTips for Growing Kiwi in the South
Did you know you can grow your own kiwi pretty easily in our part of the South? Kiwi plants can be slow to get started but are generally long-lived vines.…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe Gibbs Gardens Shine in Spring
I was lucky enough to visit the Gibbs Gardens many years ago before they were fully open to the public. I was immediately struck by the meticulous maintenance the gardens…
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