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Grassy plants grow in a container with flowers.
March 25, 2024

Gardening, to me, is not just about planting pretty flowers or lush foliage. It’s about creating scenes, telling stories and evoking emotions. One way I like to add intrigue and drama to an outdoor space is by incorporating thriller plants. These captivating specimens serve as focal points and bring mystery and excitement to a landscape.

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Regular mowing will be pivotal in helping you control weeds that pop up during warmer months (Photo by Canva)
March 22, 2024

It’s spring, meaning things are starting to grow! The “spring transition,” when grasses go from dormant to active, is in full swing this month.

Ferns have white and green leaves.
March 18, 2024

If you have not picked up on it yet, I love variegated plants. Let me dive a bit deeper into why I’m so passionate about them. These beauties are like the rock stars of the plant world, and let me tell you, they know how to steal the show.

Success Stories

A man, smiling, standing in front of a candle centerpiece and behind a table with bows, evergreen door swag and evergreen garland.
Volume 9 Number 3

Dr. Jim DelPrince is taking care of what matters this holiday season, and you can too!

A smiling man with a polo listing his name as “Dr. Eddie Smith” is surrounded by colorful flowers.
Volume 9 Number 2

Thanks to Dr. Eddie Smith for taking care of what matters to all the Southern Gardening fans out there!

A man wearing a denim shirt and a Master Gardener nametag smiling with a table frame around him listing #1,000 on wood.
Volume 9 Number 2

Paul Cavanaugh became a Master Gardener when he came off the road as a truck driver and his wife encouraged him to find a hobby.

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Container Thriller Plants, March 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 5:00am
Variegated Plants, March 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:00am
Colorful Bougainvillea, March 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 5:00am
Sedums, March 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 5:00am
Shade Garden Ferns, February 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 5:00am

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