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Southern Gardening: Fall brings out blooms on old-fashioned plant
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HOLLY - Holly fern is a beautiful evergreen plant that does exceptionally well in part shade and shade, bringing texture, color and structure to the area. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie
Southern Gardening: Shade-loving plants enrich landscapes
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Southern Gardening: Ground covers are key tools to finish gardens
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PHLOX -- The blooms of Robert Poore phlox are produced in large, rounded clusters of fragrant flowers that are hard to miss in the garden. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie Smith)
Southern Gardening: Outstanding perennials add to butterfly garden
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Southern Gardening: Annuals have place in pollinator gardens
As we continue touring the Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Butterfly Garden in Hollandale, our next stop examines three annual flowers that prove perennials are not the only choices for pollinator-friendly landscapes. This hidden treasure in the Delta was created by the Washington County Master Gardeners with help from the Sharkey/Issaquena Master Gardeners. They have combined annuals and perennials in this space to attract and support butterflies, bees and other pollinators. kAmp??F2=D 42?
Southern Gardening: Have a garden Campfire with colorful biden series
Having a campfire may be the last thing on a gardener’s mind during the heat of August, but you may reconsider once you’ve seen the Campfire series of bidens. Bidens are annual plants native to the southwestern United States that bloom for weeks. They tolerate heat, humidity and periods of drought once established, and selections with a spreading or trailing form are ideal anywhere a spiller plant is needed. kAmq:56?D 92G6 364@>6 @?6 @7 >J 72G@C:E6 H2C>\D62D@?
Southern Gardening: Lantanas celebrate summer in gardens
Since it’s much too late to plant for this summer’s landscape, gardeners can take notes on what they see elsewhere and make plans for their own garden next year. Walking through the trial garden at the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, I noticed that few plants celebrate summer quite like lantana. kAm%96 3C:==:2?E 3=@@>D @7 E96D6 962E\=@G:?8 A=2?ED =:89E FA E96 =2?5D42A6] %9C66 G2C:6E:6D 7C@> E96 {FD4:@FD {2?E2?2 D6C:6D 42AEFC65 >J 2EE6?E:@?
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MIDNIGHT -- The colorful foliage and vigorous growth of ornamental sweet potato vines such as this Sweet Caroline Bewitched After Midnight prove that colorful gardens don't have to fade when
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Southern Gardening: Zinnia varieties perform through summer months
When the summer heat settles across the South, many flowering plants begin to slow down. But not zinnias. These plants seem to thrive under stifling conditions and put on an incredible show. I find myself stopping to admire them every time I see them through the summer. kAm~?6 C62D@? x C64@>>6?5 K:??:2D D@ @7E6?
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VERBENA -- Red flowers such as these Sweetheart Kisses verbena bring energy and dramatic beauty to the landscape. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie Smith)
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Southern Gardening: David Austin roses shine in landscapes
There’s something about roses in a Southern garden that brings timeless beauty, incredible fragrance and a touch of romance. On a warm afternoon, it’s easy to understand why generations of gardeners have treasured roses as their scent drifts through the air and blooms glow in the sunlight. Few plants can match the elegance that roses bring to the landscape. kAm%@52J[ x’> 9:89=:89E:?8 E9C66 6I46AE:@?2= G2C:6E:6D 7C@> s2G:5 pFDE:? #@D6D E92E ECF=J D9:?6 :? $@FE96C? 82C56?D] s2G:5 pFDE:?
Southern Gardening: Orchids bring beauty and personality inside
I want to take you back to Tatiana Martin’s beautiful yard in Vicksburg this week to look indoors at her orchids to see that her passion for gardening extends beyond the landscape beds. Orchids are her hobby, and her collection demonstrates how these plants can bring beauty and personality into homes. kAm~?6 @7 E96 >@DE 72D4:?2E:?8 @C49:5D :? 96C 4@==64E:@? :D E96 {F5:D:2 @C49:5[ @7E6? 42==65 E96 ;6H6= @C49:5] &?=:<6 >2?J @C49:5D 8C@H?
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Southern Gardening: Coleus foliage can be as exciting as flowers
Coleus is one of my favorite plants to use for color in the landscape. Bold, colorful and completely unfazed by the heat, these plants know how to put on a show. When everything else starts to fade under long, hot afternoons, coleus steps in with layers of color and intricate patterns that keep the garden lively from morning to evening. kAm%96 36DE E:>6 E@ A=2?E 4@=6FD :D :? 62C=J DAC:?8[ D@ D9@A ?@H 7@C D6=64E:@?D E@ 255 E@ J@FC =2?5D42A6]k^Am kAmr@=6FD 4@>6D :? 2?
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Southern Gardening: Jackson cemetery is a beautiful garden
There’s something special about a garden that tells a story. I recently found one in the most unexpected place. My visit to the Greenwood Cemetery in Jackson offered a reminder that beauty can thrive anywhere, even among headstones and quiet paths. kAmx 925 E96 A=62DFC6 @7 E@FC:?8 E96 46>6E6CJ H:E9 |2DE6C v2C56?6CD 2?5 46>6E6CJ G@=F?E66CD r64:=6 (2C5=2H 2?5 $92J {:A6] %96D6 =25:6D D92C65 9:DE@C:42= :?D:89ED 2?5 9@CE:4F=EFC2= 9:89=:89ED @?
Southern Gardening: Hanging baskets add color to decks, porches
There’s something about a colorful hanging basket that makes a front porch feel welcoming. Whether it’s part of a quiet morning with a cup of coffee or an evening visit from friends, those baskets overflowing with blooms add life and charm to your outdoor space. A few well-chosen plant combinations can turn ordinary baskets into real showstoppers.
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Southern Gardening: Evergreen shrub Temple Bells shines in the spring
Sometimes it seems that spring is all about the flowers, but trees and shrubs play a significant role in the landscape waking up from winter. At my house, an early bloomer I look forward to seeing each year is Temple Bells, a beautiful evergreen shrub that shines in late winter and early spring. kAm%6>A=6 q6==D AC@5F46D =2C86[ H2E6C72==\=:<6 4=FDE6CD @7 H9:E6[ 36==\D92A65 7=@H6CD E92E 92?8 8C2467F==J 36?62E9 E96 7@=:286] %96 3=@@>D C6D6>3=6 56=:42E6 DEC:?8D @7 =:EE=6 A@C46=2:?
Southern Gardening: Savannah holly performs strong in Southern sites
While it’s easy at this time of year to focus on blooms and the coming spring, there are plants that are solid performers in the garden year-round that should not be ignored. The Savannah holly is one such plant. In March, these landscape warriors are concluding their peak berry season, with bright red berries often remaining on the branches through the end of the month.
Crosby Arboretum shows arrival of spring to state
Spring is a sensory time of year, and one of the best places in the state to enjoy the native landscape is the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. One of the plants that really shine in the spring are the native azaleas. kAm':D:E@CD H2=<:?8 E9C@F89 E96 2C3@C6EF> 42? D66 2K2=62D =:89E:?8 FA E96 H@@5=2?5 F?56CDE@CJ[ H:E9 E96:C 7C28C2?46 5C:7E:?8 E9C@F89 E96 2:C] }2E:G6 A=2?ED E9C:G6 H96? 8C@H? :?
Southern Gardening: Crosby Arboretum shows arrival of spring to state
Spring is a sensory time of year, and one of the best places in the state to enjoy the native landscape is the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. One of the plants that really shine in the spring are the native azaleas. kAm':D:E@CD H2=<:?8 E9C@F89 E96 2C3@C6EF> 42? D66 2K2=62D =:89E:?8 FA E96 H@@5=2?5 F?56CDE@CJ[ H:E9 E96:C 7C28C2?46 5C:7E:?8 E9C@F89 E96 2:C] }2E:G6 A=2?ED E9C:G6 H96? 8C@H? :?
Southern Gardening: A variety of azaleas bring spring blooms
Few shrubs say “spring in Mississippi” quite like azaleas, and mine are getting ready to burst with blooms. Azaleas thrive here so well that some gardeners get the impression you can simply stick them in the ground and walk away. Unfortunately, that is not the case.
Southern Gardening: Japanese magnolias bloom early, easy for landscapes
There are a few moments in the garden that truly stop me in my tracks, and the blooming of my Japanese magnolias is one of them. Long before most trees begin to stir, these magnolias announce that spring is on the way. These are often called tulip magnolias or saucer magnolias, and I’m fortunate to have three growing in my yard. Each year, they reward me with a breathtaking show of color. They sometimes even bloom more than once.
Southern Gardening: Daffodils are reliable sign of end of winter
Every February just as winter starts to loosen its grip here in the South, my daffodils make their dependable return in my landscape. No matter how unpredictable January has been with icy mornings, cold rain or the occasional teasing warm spell, these bright blooms rise right on schedule. As they bloom, they light up my yard with cheerful shades of yellow and soft cream. kAm%96 4=2DD:4 8@=56?
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Southern Gardening: Plants with colorful leaves make gardens always shine
I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color comes from plants with bold, beautiful foliage. Whether you’re gardening in full sun, deep shade, or somewhere in between, colorful leaves can make your garden shine all year long. kAm{6E’D DE2CE H:E9 $J?8@?:F> }6@?[ @7E6? 42==65 E96 A:?< 2CC@H9625 A=2?E]k^Am kAm%9:D 8@C86@FD A=2?E 3C:?8D 2 D@7E[ C@DJ 8=@H H96C6G6C x FD6 :E] xED 3C:89E A:?< =62G6D 92G6 2 DF3E=6 >6E2==:4 D966?
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Southern Gardening: Sansevieria is a stylish house plant for everyone
This time of the year, I really lean on houseplants to keep my indoor spaces attractive and full of life. One of the most dependable and stylish houseplants I recommend is Sansevieria, commonly known as snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue. Though widely recognized as Sansevieria, its current genus name is Dracaena trifasciata. With dozens of varieties available, there is a Sansevieria for every home and every level of gardener. kAm%96D6 2C6 5FC23=6 A=2?ED]k^Am kAm%@ 8:G6 J@F 2?
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