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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Include sun coleus in Mississippi gardens
A couple of weeks ago, I gave you my thoughts on the second summer season in our Mississippi ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Hardy Summer Storm hibiscus is garden treat
One of my landscape joys is growing plants that share their big flowers with me. Bog flowers have ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Use flowers that create mats of color in gardens
One of the landscape views many gardeners ignore is the horizontal plane. Plants that create mats or carpets ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Colorblaze coleus is a 2020 Medallion plant
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of introducing the 2020 Mississippi Medallion Winners at the ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Dianthus varieties add color to landscape in cool weather
I don’t think you can go wrong with some dianthus in your landscape in 2020. I love the ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Savannah hollies decorate landscapes past Christmas
I love when the calendar strikes Dec. 1, because it means we are officially in the Christmas season. ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Leaf structure explains marvel of fall color change
I am thoroughly thankful I made the move to coastal Mississippi a dozen years ago. One of my ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Lycoris bring unexpected beauty to fall landscapes
I love the autumn season because we’re starting to recover from Mississippi’s hot and humid summer with cooler ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: The right caladiums can thrive in full sun
In recent years, gardeners everywhere have seen quite a few plants that were once grown only in shady ... Read more
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SOUTHERN GARDENING: Ornamental peppers have versatility and value
The late summer garden and landscape in Mississippi can be a tough place. Extreme heat and humidity result ... Read more