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Think before using insecticides

This is the time of year when our office is swamped with questions about pesticides. Many of us have become reliant on chemicals for insect, ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, May 14, 2016 8:23 pm

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Careful with the mulch

It’s been instilled in most of us that mulch is a good thing. We know that mulch applied around the base of our trees will ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 23, 2016 8:21 pm

Business

Elephant ears make me smile

Every once in a while I plant something that makes me smile.  Two years ago I invested thirty dollars into three giant elephant ear bulbs. ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 16, 2016 8:03 pm

Business

Moonflowers in the moonlight

Moonflowers have been grown in Mississippi gardens for many years. They are related to morning glories except the moonflower is a nocturnal bloomer. After sunset, ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 9, 2016 8:13 pm

Business

Changing landscapes

Landscapes are dynamic creations that are always changing. Plants grow larger, new plants are added along the way, other plants die and trees may be ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, April 2, 2016 8:50 pm

Business

Time for fire ant control

Fire ant control is a never-ending battle across Mississippi, but with a strategic plan and persistence you can keep them to a minimum in your ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, March 26, 2016 8:17 pm

Business

White Cemetery Iris

This is a good time to look for one of our more prevalent heirloom iris – a tough survivor known as the ‘White Cemetery Iris,’ ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, March 19, 2016 5:52 pm

Business

Easter lilies keep on giving

The Easter lily, the traditional time-honored flower of Easter, is highly regarded as a joyful symbol of beauty, hope and life. The large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 1:25 pm

Business

Medallion winners make great spring planting choices

The Mississippi Medallion program was established in 1996 by the Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association to increase awareness of plant materials and to promote sales ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:23 pm

Business

Get your graze on

If limited time or garden space challenges you to decide between your ornamental landscape and a vegetable or fruit garden, you may want to look ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Saturday, February 20, 2016 9:33 pm

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