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    Camellias: The peonies of the South

    Even in the bleak, cold winter, we in the deep South still enjoy riotous color with camellias. Here’s everything you need to know about this beautiful, robust plant. WHAT ARE CAMELLIAS? Camellia japonica, which originated in Japan and China, has become a staple in Southern gardens. Different varieties bloom in the fall, throughout the winter […]

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    Forcing bulbs in winter for spring beauty

    Forcing bulbs is a wonderful way to bring about an early spring inside your home while winter winds are still blowing outside. There are many spring bulbs you can choose to force indoors, including amaryllis, daffodils, paperwhites, tulips, grape hyacinths and crocuses. • Selecting bulbs is the first step to success. Choose firm, healthy bulbs […]

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    Prepare for seasonal splendor

    As a sweltering summer winds down, it’s safe to say many of us are dreaming of crisp, cool fall weather and more comfortable days spent outdoors. A change of season brings a new set of tasks to tackle in the garden, so here is a to-do list to get you started: • Start seeds of […]

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    10 gardening tasks for your August to-do list

    It’s the height of summer, and especially given the extreme heat, your plants need some extra attention. Here are some gardening tasks you’ll want to take care of this month: 1. We have enjoyed blooms in our gardens for weeks, and some annuals are showing signs of slacking off due to the heat, depletion of […]

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    Your July gardening to-do list

    As we enter the hottest months of the year, your plants and flowers will require special attention. Here are some tasks to address this month to ensure they remain healthy and thriving this summer and beyond: Since July is usually our wettest month, turn off or reduce watering frequency of your irrigation system when not […]

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