Middle 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
Herbs and Spices for Health
Nearly every week we hear news that this vegetable or that fruit possesses special health-promoting properties. Lately, herbs have taken center stage. Research has shown that many fresh herbs are even higher in disease-fighting antioxidants than...
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Resources
Web Finds
Flower Bulb Information The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center Web site offers practical information on...
Clever Gardening Technique
Overwintering Potted Plants Hardy perennials and woody plants in containers need special protection in winter. Cycles of...
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Regional Reminders
- Choosing Poinsettias
- Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
- Check Labels Before Storing Pesticides
- Force Paper Whites
- Wait to Mulch
