GENERAL SOUTHERN ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Below you will find our general Southern collection of articles. Enjoy!
PALLETS TO PLANTERS
How to build a raised bed from discarded shipping pallets Story and Photos by Sue Hughes Planting a garden in raised beds has several advantages: • Warms up faster in the spring • Easier to weed and maintain • Better control over the soil mixture (since you add it yourself) • Improved drainage • Prevents …
RECIPE FOR ROSES
Ten tips for growing great garden roses Story by Hugh Conlon Roses (Rosa spp.) contribute beauty and fragrance to any garden. There are many varieties of roses to pick from, many wanting little extra care. To get your roses off to a great start, plant them in the right spot and select the best varieties. Rose …
FRESH FOUNDATIONS
Add some pizzazz to your plantings with these choices Story by Helen Newling Lawson Foundation plantings – usually evergreen shrubs – have always had a reputation for being boring. To make matters worse, many of the South’s go-to choices are now also suffering from a host of disease and insect problems. Luckily, there are several …
SHISHITO PEPPERS
The new gourmet ‘it’ vegetable for Southern kitchens Story and Photos by Cynthia Wood While on a food and native plant pilgrimage to Austin, Texas, I was offered a small plate of charred, wrinkly green peppers sprinkled with sea salt. The waiter said that the peppers were called shishitos and that they were native to …
FAST FILLERS
Quick-growing plants for container gardens Story and Photos by Courtney Keck I’m sure you’ve heard the terms filler, thriller, and spiller when it comes to container gardens. A filler fills the space, a thriller draws the eye, and a spiller balances out the other two. In combination, they make for very attractive displays. Container gardens …
SHADES OF COLOR
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photo by Barbara Wise When the heat of summer sends you hunting for shade, let this container planting be your companion. The rose-like blossoms of Begonia Nonstop Mocca mix, spilling over with the hummingbird-attracting ‘Santa Cruz’ begonia, lighten up a shady spot. The cool chartreuse of the …
A BOWL OF BEAUTY
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photo by Barbara Wise Ah, the mixture of foliage and flora as a harbinger of spring. Bring color and textual contrast to a sunny spot with this combination of perennials and annuals. Save a little money with this combination by planting in early spring from 4-inch pots …
HYBRIDS, HEIRLOOMS, OPs, OH MY!
Choosing the best plants for your little piece of earth Story and Photos by Kristi Cook Gardening is a fairly simple affair. Provide the right location, the proper amendments, and adequate water and you’ll likely enjoy a good harvest. However, with a bit more planning, you can increase your garden’s success by selecting the best …
GUERRILLA GARDENING
Converting lawn into usable garden space By J.D. Willoughby Lawns are integral to suburban homescapes, but their origins actually go back to wealthy British or French landowners, depending on which references are used. Lawns provide uniformity, a sense of security, and a well-manicured facade, but there are many other creative ways to landscape. The wealthy …