Coastal and Tropical South
May, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Award-Winning, Fragrant Daylily
For the last 13 years the All-American Daylily Selection Council has awarded unique and outstanding daylily varieties the prestigious "All-American Daylily" award. Their testing program helps...
Quieter, Lighter Reel Mower
Gas-powered reel mowers cut grass cleanly with a scissor action, but although they are still used by some golf course professionals, the home garden versions of these mowers were heavy, unwieldy,...
Gardeners Fight Global Warming
Gardeners are naturally concerned about the environment, and one of the major environmental concerns on gardeners minds is global warming. The issue seems so huge that people may feel paralyzed...
A Dwarf Joe-Pye Weed For Small Gardens
One of the best perennial plants for growing in moist soils is Joe-Pye weed ( Eupatorium purpureum ). However, this native can grow to 7 feet tall at maturity, taking up lots of space in your...
In the Garden
Evenings at Home
Busy lives can keep us away from home much of the day. Luckily there are particular joys in the night garden, and good opportunities. Though some important chores like irrigation can be automated, nothing can replace the gardener for deadheading flowers...
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Resources
Books
Lawn Care Lawn Geek: Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf from the Guru of Grass , by Trey Rogers (New...
Clever Gardening Technique
Bigger and Better Large cucurbits of all sorts -- pumpkins, melons, and gourds -- must have nearly constant access...
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Regional Reminders
- Mow and Weed to Control Fleas
- Groom Houseplants Summering Outdoors
- Battling Lawn Weeds
- Shop for Daylilies
- Use Jute for Plant Ties
