Upper South
March, 2006
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Red and Pink Everblooming Hydrangeas
Many gardeners in Northern climates have been enjoying the blue hydrangea Endless Summer for a few years. Unlike most mophead hydrangeas ( Hydrangea macrophylla ), Endless Summer blooms on new...
Dual-Use Water Nozzle
Its time to start watering lawns and gardens. While conventional water nozzles produce a pressurized stream of water thats good for washing cars and driveways, they arent the best for watering...
Unique Double-Flowered Hostas
Hostas are one of the most popular shade perennials. Theyre carefree and easy to grow, and not only are there many variations of leaf color and pattern, the flowers on many varieties are...
Avoid Cypress Mulch
Hurricane Katrinas destruction on the gulf coast extends beyond the houses and streets of New Orleans. Its estimated that more than 64,000 acres of mature cypress forest was wiped out in the...
In the Garden
In Anticipation of Summer
Just as children have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads at Christmas, gardeners have dreams of delectable treats as well -- only they occur in springtime. And, it's more likely that the dreams are of actual plums, as well as raspberries,...
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Resources
Shows & Events
Daffodil Show Over 2200 daffodil bloom entries will be on display at the daffodil show sponsored by the...
Clever Gardening Technique
Plastic Mulch for Vegetable Gardens Covering a large area of the vegetable garden with black plastic, cutting holes, and planting in...
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Regional Reminders
- Soak Seeds With Hard Seed Coats
- Go on a Nature Hike
- Tend to Roses
- Prune and Shape
- Give Houseplants TLC
