Coastal and Tropical South
March, 2012
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Perennial Plant of the Year
Each year the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) chooses an easily grown, widely adapted perennial with multi-season interest as its Perennial Plant of the Year. Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack...
Casting Votes, Saving Rivers
River Network is an organization devoted to saving one of the earth's most precious resources -- fresh water. Population growth, climate change, stormwater-caused pollution, and wetland...
Overfed and Undernourished
Here's an alarming statistic. According to a nationwide dietary survey conducted by researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, ″For...
Fighting Plant Viruses with Biomarkers
When you have a pest or disease outbreak in your garden, it may feel like the insects or microorganisms have the upper hand. But scientists are working hard to fight back in ways that are...
In the Garden
Boost Garden Color with Annuals
Gardeners know that even the best perennial beds and borders have their slack times. When the view is less than spectacular, be glad for reliable annual flowers.
Design for Annuals
A great garden reflects the personal style of its gardener....
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Resources
Tool or Gardening Product
Hormex Liquid Concentrate I have been using Hormex Rooting Powder for decades to root all sorts of plants. Its hormones are...
Favorite or New Plant
Weeping Bottlebrush The sight of this shrub in full bloom makes me smile. Weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon...
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Regional Reminders
- Prune Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
- Lookout for Hibiscus Sawfly
- Grow Better Seedlings
- Keep Eyes on Aphids
- Take Action Against Lawn Weeds
