Plants for Pollinators: 5 Things to Know About Pollinator Gardens
Planting for pollinators and beneficial insects is one of the best things you can do in your Alabama garden. Feeding the bees and butterflies is a critical need for [...]
Plants for Pollinators: Recommended Resources
When adding plants to your Alabama landscape, why not choose plants for pollinators? The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Works program provides pollinator gardening resources for teachers and students, assembling helpful [...]
Vegetable Gardening in Alabama: When, How and What to Plant
Successful harvests begin with smart planning. Growing your own vegetables is a fun and addictive hobby that can turn into a daily way of life, yielding flavorful food and [...]
Edible Gardening: Top Picks for the Summer Season
Curious about edible gardening options for this summer? You’ve successfully grown a summer tomato and a crisp cucumber. What's next? Aside from the sheer joy of eating something homegrown, [...]
11 Special Trees for Your Alabama Landscape
Whether you’re looking for a show-stopper or a shade-maker, there are many fine choices to fill the perfect spot in your lot. Forego the builder-grade basic by adding something [...]
Why Plant Natives?
There is a growing interest in using native plants in landscapes today, in both Alabama and across the United States. Emphasis and enthusiasm is excitedly building for creation or [...]
Container Gardening: 6 Basics for Better Results
Growing in containers is a smart choice for any gardener, whether new or novice. Both big yards and small balconies are equally suited for pots tucked away in spots. [...]
Edible Gardening: Top Picks for Cool Seasons
If you’ve successfully grown your own food, whether a tomato in a five gallon bucket or a pot of herbs by the kitchen door, you are well on your [...]
Alabama Gardening Basics: USDA Hardiness Zones & Frost Dates
Want to know how to grow in your Alabama landscape? Reading plant labels and choosing from enticing selections at your local garden shop can be overwhelming. When in doubt, [...]
9 Trees Better than a Bradford Pear
What should you plant instead of a Bradford pear? “Anything” is what most landscape designers and horticulturists might exclaim. Once loved as a mid-size tree that kept a rounded [...]