Fall in the South - Fine Gardening
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Native Spring-Flowering Trees for the South
We all need to add more native plants to our landscapes. Choosing a native tree not only helps the birds and the pollinators in our area, but it can mean…
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The Best Roses for the South
It’s true that here in the humid South, roses have a lot to contend with. Mildew and black spot are two of the most common fungus problems. There are a…
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Fall in North Carolina
Today we’re visiting with Robin Sams, who has been gardening on this property in northeastern North Carolina for 10 years. I planted these cleomes (Cleome hassleriana, annual) and zinnias (Zinnia…
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Tea Olive Shrubs for the Southeast
If magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora, Zones 7–9) and gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides, Zones 8–11) are the iconic plant perfumes of Southern summers, tea olive (Osmanthus spp. and cvs., Zones 6–11) breezes in…