Satsumas in South Alabama: Cold-Hardy Citrus for the Home Garden
Satsuma mandarins are among the most cold-hardy citrus options for South Alabama. Learn where they fit, how to plant, protect, water, and prune a home tree.
Pomegranates in Alabama: Heat-Loving Fruit
Pomegranates combine bright flowers, ornamental fruit, fall color, and edible harvests. Learn how to site, prune, water, and manage this self-fruitful fruiting shrub in Alabama.
November Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Cool Days, Steady Harvests
November Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Cool Days, Steady Harvests November in Alabama feels calm. The light gets soft. The air turns crisp. Soil still holds warmth from fall. In other words, we get one more…
October Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Plant Now, Harvest Soon
October Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: Plant Now, Harvest Soon October in Alabama is a gift. The air cools. The soil stays warm. Bugs slow down. Rain returns. In other words, this is our second spring.…
Dogwoods in Alabama Landscapes: Plant Once, Enjoy for Generations
Dogwoods in Alabama Landscapes: Plant Once, Enjoy for Generations Dogwoods feel like home. The flowers glow in spring. The leaves flame in fall. The bark and berries carry the show through winter. In other words,…
Vegetable Garden in September
The Vegetable Garden in September in Alabama September might be the best-kept secret in Alabama gardening. The air eases. The sun softens. Rain comes in bursts. And our soil is still warm enough to spark…
Japanese Crepe Myrtle – The Graceful Beauty for Southern Gardens
The Japanese Crepe Myrtle is one of the most beautiful flowering trees you can grow. Its smooth bark, white summer flowers, and bright fall colors make it stand out in any yard. Many gardeners know…
Saucer and Star Magnolias in Alabama
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia — soulangeana) Quick Profile Type: Deciduous tree or large shrub Size: 20-30 feet tall and wide Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring (before leaves emerge) Flower Color: Pink, purple, or white often bi-toned…
Vegetable Garden in March
Vegetable Garden in March in Alabama March is a pivotal month for gardeners in Alabama. As winter transitions to spring, the soil begins to warm, making it the perfect time to start planting a variety…
Vegetable Garden in February
What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden in February in Alabama Gardening enthusiasts in Alabama know that February is an exciting month for planning and planting. With the state’s mild winters and early spring, February…