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Eastern Redbuds Provide Early Spring Food for Bees

Garden Experiments — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:42:47 +0000

The pink-hued blooms of native eastern redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) are one of the first signs of color that I see in March. It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way and that more color will begin to pop up in the lawns and gardens in our neighborhood. After months of cold weather […]

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What are all these trees dropping on the ground in Spring?

Garden Experiments — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:14:53 +0000

It’s springtime! The sun is shining, the flowers are starting to bloom, and pollen is coating everything, including our cars. Even the trees are getting in on the action. We have been finding all sort of tree seeds and tree reproductive parts laying on the ground around our neighborhood. From the brown stringy stuff to […]

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Landscape Solutions for the Base of Trees

Garden Experiments — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 13:30:09 +0000

Updated: July 8, 2017 Leaving the base of the tree bare can often look unkempt or out of place since it’s not easy to mow right up to the edge of a tree or to even weed-eat around it carefully. Plantings or mulching around the base of the tree trunk can not only help protect […]

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Why Keep a Dead Tree In Your Yard?

Garden Experiments — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 14:00:19 +0000

As I was heading out to work this morning, I looked up at the large pecan tree in the backyard and saw both the male and female wood duck who have been hanging around our yard for a few weeks. The male was flying off and the female was flying into a cavity in one […]

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The 5 Best Southeastern Trees for Fall Color

Garden Experiments — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:22:30 +0000

Many of our Southeastern forests are dominated by oaks and pines, which don’t have much color in the fall. If you want vivid fall color in your backyard, these are some of the trees that shine. 1. Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) With so many cultivars to choose from, you’ll be able to find the right […]

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Trees for Your Southern Landscape: A Walk through the Forest in Your Backyard

Garden Experiments — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:04:03 +0000

As gardeners, we usually think of flowering plants and vegetables when we think of our gardens, but trees and shrubs play an important role as well. Trees provide shelter, food, and nesting sites for wildlife. They help to store carbon dioxide and can reduce your electric bill for your house. Some trees bloom and some […]

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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Garden Experiments — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:11:18 +0000

You’ll see beautiful, tall southern magnolias anywhere you go in my state. They are nearly ubiquitous in front of antebellum homes in the South, which is a testament to their popularity during that time in our history. I love the sweet, gentle lemon scent of the blooms and the large white petals. It’s a bonus […]

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