15 Middle South
August 14, 2008
By Suzanne DeJohn, Candler, NC

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In My Garden

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Planted last spring, this smoketree should "smoke," or produce its signature fluffy flowers, early next summer. In the meantime I'll enjoy its lovely bronze foliage.

Enjoy Year-Round Bloom with Flowering Trees

I bet there's a perfect spot in your yard for a small flowering tree, and now is the perfect time to think about where. Evaluate your landscape and make your fall planting list. Include several types of trees that bloom at different times, then...
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Resources

Web Finds

Arbor Day The Arbor Day Web site is filled with helpful information on choosing and planting trees. Their...

Clever Gardening Technique

Use Branches in Bouquets Twigs from trees with attractive foliage or form can be used in cut flower arrangements....

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Regional Reminders

  • Start Fall Lettuce
  • Divide Daisies
  • Sow Biennials
  • Root Cuttings
  • Organize Seeds
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