Coastal and Tropical South
November, 2007
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Houseplant With Pizzazz
Many indoor houseplants lack the colorful foliage and flowers of the plants in our gardens. They may tolerate the lower light and humidity in the home but often they arent especially attractive....
Cozy Wrap for Compost
Composting is a great way to dispose of yard and kitchen waste without adding more volume to our landfills. In general, the warmer the pile, the faster the composting, so in many regions the cold...
Bulb Flowers For All Occasions
Bulb flowers, both cut and potted, are popular gifts for many occasions, including first dates and dinner parties. However, many people, especially men, dont know what flowers to bring to these...
The Toughest Street Trees
Urban environments are tough on street trees. Between air pollution, lack of high-quality soil, vandalism, and pests and diseases, street trees have a tough time surviving. One of the leading...
In the Garden
Smart Garden Seating
Whether you want a quiet spot to sit under a tree or plenty of places for holiday guests to perch, creating comfortable and convenient places to sit in the garden requires some thought about how you use -- or would like to use -- your outdoor spaces....
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Resources
Books
Beautiful Gardens at Night The Garden at Night; Private Views of Public Edens (Chronicle Books, 2007; $40) is exactly...
Favorite or New Plant
Rosedown Plantation Gardenia This historic plant is single-flowered, rather small-leaved, and stiffly upright in its form. But...
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Regional Reminders
- Propagate Angel's Trumpet
- Keep Weeding Woody Plants
- Evaluate Compacted Lawn Areas
- Watch for Chilli Thrips
- Plant Sweet Peas
