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.
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,…
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…
Enchanting Japanese Snowbell, Styrax japonicus
The Japanese Snowbell, or Styrax japonicus, is more than just a plant—it’s a living testament to nature’s artistry and elegance. This captivating tree, with its delicate white flowers that dangle like tiny bells, has a…
Use Native Plants to Nurture Nature
The benefits of adding native plants to your Alabama landscape grow beyond land value and beautification. If you’re curious about what native plants can do for you, our community, and for the health of our…
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 special for you and your family…
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 shape and wowed with early spring…