Coastal and Tropical South
May, 2005
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Variegated Plants
Gardeners sometimes have mixed feelings about variegated plants. On one hand, they add color when the plant is out of bloom. On the other hand, variegated plants can be less vigorous compared to...
Rotating Hanging Basket
Have you ever noticed how your hanging baskets get lopsided by midsummer? Usually its because one side receives more sunlight than the other, spurring uneven growth. Short of getting up on a...
Sugar Helps Trees Survive
Many trees suffer from transplant shock after being dug from the nursery and put into containers to be sold at the garden center. Often less than 5 percent of the original roots survive the move....
In the Garden
Water Wise
With record rainfall in parts of our region, it may seem laughable to write about intentionally adding a water feature to your garden. Yet dealing with water, even enjoying it, is essential. The sound of water muffles the world, and as we live and work...
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Resources
Web Finds
Water Gardening in Texas Part of the charmingly named "Aggie Horticulture" sites, this Water Gardening in Texas site...
Favorite or New Plant
'Red Flare' Water Lily Hardy in the tropical part of our region, 'Red Flare' is not only beautiful, it blooms reliably...
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Regional Reminders
- Keep Planters Draining
- Solving Canna Troubles
- Replacing Lawns
- Curing Azalea Yellows
- Keeping Ferns Healthy
