7 Climbing Vines and Very Good Reasons to Plant Them
Climbing vines can play such beneficial roles in your landscape. We share seven special vines that can work for shade to full sun, fruit, flowers, fragrance and wildlife. Take [...]
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, [...]
Edible Gardening: Garden Plans for Pots and Raised Beds
Cooking Light published a kitchen garden column, complete with garden plans and designs that allow harvesting nearly year-round. Find more articles, recipes and inspiring images at cookinglight.com/garden. [...]
6 Shrubs That Stop Traffic
Looking for a shrub that gets a second look? Take this list to your neighborhood garden center for help finding these show-stopping shrubs for your garden. [...]
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 [...]