Trees for the Wettest Zone of a Rain Garden
Karen The following trees are suitable for the area of a rain garden that is the deepest and holds the most water for the most amount of time. They can tolerate…
Plant Profile: Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
This iconic tree of southern swamps, is found from Delaware to Texas and Missouri, and is the state tree of Louisiana. It is alternatively called swamp cypress for its habitat,…
Name This Plant Game: Gymnosperms 3
Chuck This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
A Visit to Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina
When you go to Magnolia Gardens don’t expect formal, colonial gardens like those at nearby Middleton Place. Yes, it dates back to 1676 when the original owners had a rice…