Coastal and Tropical South
June 8, 2006
By Nellie Neal,
Baton Rouge, LA
National News - From NGA Editors
Showy Red-Flowering Vine
Looking for a new flowering annual vine to add to your summer collection? Look no further than the ‘Great Cascade Wine Red’ Lophospermum. The attractive light green, hairy leaves have ruffled...
Level Your Pots
You’ve probably heard of pot feet and pot toes. These products are used to keep containers elevated off the ground for better water drainage. Now there’s a way to keep you pots, statues, and...
Nutritious Mushrooms
When we think of foods high in healthful antioxidants, fungi don't typically come to mind. But, in fact, mushrooms have been found to be high in the antioxidant ergothioneine, which protects cells...
Nickel Prevents Daylily Rust
Got daylilies? You might also be getting daylily rust. What was once considered an indestructible plant has been succumbing to a rust disease in many parts of the country. Daylily rust symptoms...
In My Garden
Iris and You
When spring vacillates between cool and warm on an almost daily basis, rust and other fungi can ruin the leaves and limit the flowers on iris and daylilies. Most recover, some die, while others languish and stop blooming. Last year was bad in parts of...
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Resources
Web Finds
Cobb County (GA) Extension Service To learn more about those spots on tomato leaves, stems, and fruit, visit the Cobb County...
Favorite or New Plant
Night-Blooming Jasmine Whether you describe it as "fragrant" or "smelling-to-high-heaven" (as my grandmother used to...
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Regional Reminders
- Fertilize Roses
- Patch Lawns
- Check for Canna Leaf Rollers
- Seed Zinnias
- Protect Tomatoes From Animals
