Upper South August 13, 2009 By Maggie Oster, Borden, IN region description | previous reports In My Garden Use tall plants, like Joe Pye weed, to give bold, dramatic effect to your garden. Tall and Terrific For years now, the trend in flower breeding and selection has been to make plants smaller and more compact. But short, dumpy mounds do not always a garden make. Tall and statuesque can be a good thing, even in a small garden. Tall perennials,... more Resources Web Finds The Dog-Scaped Yard If you've ever wished that you could create a beautiful but canine-conscious garden, there's a... Clever Gardening Technique Quick Berry Vinegar Berry-flavored vinegars add a bright note to salads year-round and are easy to make. To make,... more    Regional Reminders Eat Lots of Tomatoes How to Pick a Ripe Melon Continue to Care for the Strawberry Patch Save Flower Seeds for Next Year Rescue Bedraggled Beds more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: