When is the Best Time to Plant Trees in the South?
I have received emails asking when is the best time to plant a tree. In the south, the time of year that is the most beneficial to the tree is fall or winter. Read the rest of this entry »
The Joys of Perennial Gardening
Perennial flower gardening is an enjoyable obsession hobby. Young or old, rich or poor, male or female perennial gardening is enjoyed by many.
With perennial gardening it doesn't matter whether your garden is large or small or if your plans involve a sunny bed or a shady woodland garden you can find a wide variety of easy to grow perennial plants to create a beautiful perennial garden.
Perennial gardening is about more than sticking plants in the ground. It is about being bold and experimental and being willing to make mistakes. Beginning gardeners often worry about making mistakes, but the only way to learn to garden is by gardening. The rewards are worth it.
Whether you have years of experience or you are a beginner at perennial gardening, there is always more to learn. Southern Gardening wants to help you learn about the new as well as the old tried and true as you go about the joy of creating and maintaining your perennial gardens.
Using Black Eyed Susan in a Perennial Garden
Coneflower, Rudbeckia or black eyed susan whatever you call them, I call them beautiful. Rudbeckia bloom starts in early summer and depending on variety can bloom until frost. It is definitely one of the easiest perennials to grow.
Black eyed susan grows well in full sun to light shade and can tolerate dry conditions once it is established. If it needs water, it will show you by wilting in the middle of the day. A good watering will quickly revive it with no apparent damage done. Read the rest of this entry »
Site Redesign
I am currently redoing this site. If you find pages that look weird or links that don’t work, let me know. I hope to have everything in order in a day or two.
Pictures of Gardens
I am considering adding a section to this site for pictures of your gardens. If you would like to add your pictures to this section please email me (email address in contact tab) the pictures with your name and a brief description, if you want a description to be included with the picture.
Donna
Great Garden Quote
While looking through a gardening magazine I found the following quote which I absolutely love.
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.
Margaret Atwood.