Southern Gardening

Red flowers turn up the heat in the landscape

If you want to turn up the heat in your garden, nothing makes a statement quite like the color red.

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.

Gardens thrive with no-fuss Cheyenne Spirit coneflowers

Certain plants earn a permanent place in gardens not just for their beauty, but for the way they show up year after year without fuss.

Hanging baskets add color to decks, porches

There’s something about a colorful hanging basket that makes a front porch feel welcoming.

Native pitcher plants and sundews are carnivores

When you think of carnivores, lions, bears and similar large animal species may come to mind.

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.

Sansevieria — ‘the snake plant’ — is a stylist house plant for everyone

Sansevieria Laurentii is a classic snake plant with tall, upright green leaves edged in golden yellow. It will brighten up a corner or add strong vert

Certain plants keep gardens bright despite Winter Weather

Gov. Moutoun and Debutante Camellia shine in winter

If you like to have plants blooming in the yard throughout the year, you may value camellias.

Try Unusual Poinsettias in Christmas Decorations

Other than Christmas trees, nothing announces the Christmas season more visually than poinsettias.

Thoughtful planning makes garden slope a major asset

Sometimes what moves a landscape from interesting to outstanding is a change in elevation.

Vincas’ ability to thrive make them garden greats

Sometimes, powerful examples of plant resilience are found in the cracks in the pavement.