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The First Spring Wildflowers

Garden Experiments — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:44:59 +0000

The first flowers to show their faces after winter are the native wildflowers. By mid to late-March, they are usually in full bloom, even after a quick dip in the temperatures. Choosing to incorporate native plants in to your garden is a great idea if you want hardy plants that can tolerate the local soil […]

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Of Ferns and Fiddles – No Hostas Here

Garden Experiments — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:03:28 +0000

The white-tailed deer population in Mississippi is pretty high at around 1.75 million. I think about a third of those are in my neighborhood. It certainly seems like there are that many when they start munching on my garden plants. They leave nothing but the roots. Hostas are like deer candy. I had several hosta plants […]

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Coleus: Colorful Shade Plants Easily Grown From Seed or Cuttings

Garden Experiments — Fri, 30 May 2014 21:41:02 +0000

Coleus are known for their colorful leaves and are a great addition to shaded or part-sun areas of your garden. Some cultivars are more tolerant of sun, so be sure to read the labels on your selected varieties. Here is a list of some of the sun-loving varieties. Cultivars can have wavy, smooth-edged, or serrated […]

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