Lower South
May, 2009
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
New Web Site for Sharing Produce
Many gardeners are growing vegetables and fruits this year and often they end up planting too much of any one item. So what happens to the produce if you have extra zucchini, a bumper crop of...
Boxwood Basil
For those that love to grow edibles but also have a formal look to your garden, here's a new basil that with fulfill your culinary and classical design needs. 'Boxwood Basil' looks like a...
A New Teeny Coreopsis
Coreopsis or tickseed plants are easy-to-grow perennials that produce abundant blooms over a long season. Varieties are available in a range of flower colors, including yellow, pink, white, and...
Premium Knee Pads
It's prime gardening season and for many gardeners, the physical labor takes a toll on their bodies. Luckily there are new products on the market that can help prevent the aches and pains that...
In the Garden
Lawn Doesn't Have It "Made in the Shade"
Lawns are the living carpet of our landscapes. They moderate soil temperatures, prevent erosion, prevent crusting, and reduce compaction by cushioning foot traffic. Like other growing plants, turfgrass requires sunlight for survival and growth. Most...
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Resources
Web Finds
Web Sites with Tips for Growing a Lawn in the Shade Have a shady spot and need help getting turf to thrive? Consult these Web sites: Growing...
Favorite or New Plant
Esperanza Esperanza ( Tecoma stans ), also known as yellow bells, is a spectacular heat-tolerant perennial...
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Regional Reminders
- Keep Roses Tidy and Productive
- Thin Fruit Trees for a Better Harvest
- Clippings are Free Fertilizer
- Fertilize Growing Vegetables and Flowers
- They're Baaaack!
