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When Masters patrons have visions of Augusta National Golf Club, golf often comes to mind second behind the course. Bobby Jones knew immediately that the land was spectacular. “Perfect! And to think ...
Planting azaleas the right way is key to growing healthy plants! This guide covers soil preparation, sun and shade ...
It's not official but azaleas are definitely in the running as the favorite flower of the South. From sunlight-dappled beds under backyard pines to golf courses to botanical gardens, azaleas offer a ...
An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...
Azaleas are a big deal in Augusta. The Masters is here and like most years, I have been asked a lot of questions about azaleas over the past six weeks. The reason for these inquiries is partly because ...
Dale Skaggs plants a native azalea and Joellen Dimond plants a butterfly garden. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Dixon Gallery & Gardens Head of Horticulture Dale Skaggs ...
Like all the repeat-flowering roses we grow in Louisiana, Knock Out roses should receive a major pruning twice a year. Here's ...
As a temporary soil amendment, this ingredient can lower the pH level of your soil, helping to boost the development of ...
There are few springtime sights more iconic than an azalea bush full of vibrant blooms. These colorful shrubs are covered in funnel-shaped blooms for a few magical weeks each spring, dotting the ...
Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and tough ...
It may be tempting to cut everything back for winter for a tidy garden, but some plants shouldn't be pruned in September to ...