Southeast Regional Reports
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Southeast Regional ReportsManaging Powdery Mildew in the Southeast
Powdery mildew can show up in a variety of plants in the Southeast, including trees, shrubs, perennials, and vegetables. The high humidity that we experience in the Southeast provides just…
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Southeast Regional ReportsUnusual Fall Perennials for the Southeast
In Andy Brand’s article Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: “As we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our gardens…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe Best Petunias: Trial Results from Southeast Universities
My garden is not heavily planted with flowering annuals. I focus more on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. However, I can’t resist adding color to my containers and filling blank…
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Southeast Regional ReportsTips for Growing Tomatoes in the Southeast
If you do any vegetable gardening at all in the Southeast, you likely grow tomatoes. Even people who don’t particularly care for tomatoes often can’t resist planting a few every…
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Southeast Regional ReportsOrange Blooms Brighten the Southern Summer Garden
Shouldn’t the summer garden announce the fact that it’s summer? Aren’t whites and blues false advertising? How about a pop of color that announces it is hot outside and we…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe Best Black-Eyed Susans for the Southeast
Gardeners across the world love the North American–native black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta, Zones 3–8), also called gloriosa daisy. This straight species is particularly useful in cottage gardens, meadow landscapes, or…
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Southeast Regional ReportsTropical-Looking Plants for Hot Southern Summers
To us, tropical-looking plants are plants that thrive in the heat and that add a lot of bright color to the summer garden. They are perennial but disappear for the…
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Southeast Regional ReportsUnique Deciduous Trees for the Southeast
I recently drove through a new subdivision in my city. Every new house came with a brand-new tree in the front yard. The contractor special everyone got was a repeat…
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Southeast Regional ReportsThe Best Spiky Container Plants
The formula for creating wonderful containers doesn’t need to be difficult. First, find complementary plants you like that fit your growing conditions. Next, think of each plant's growing habit and…
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Southeast Regional ReportsDrought-Tolerant Shrubs for the South
According to NASA Earth Observatory, one-third of the United States experienced some level of drought in 2020. Unfortunately, we know this was not a random anomaly but an increasing trend…
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