Lower South
August 14, 2008
By Skip Richter, Austin, TX

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In My Garden


In fall the common marigold transforms into luminous mari-mums that brighten the landscape with easy-care color.

Mari-Mums for Fall Color

Don't get me wrong, I love chrysanthemums. In fact, I think every landscape should include a few of these fall-blooming plants. I just want to tell you about an awesome imposter that may just outshine the mums in your landscape this fall. Calling it an ...
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Resources

Web Finds

All-America Selections
Looking for vegetables and flowers that are proven to perform in trials across the country? Check ...

Tool or Gardening Product

Weed Wiper
Weed wipers are devices used to wipe, rather than spray, an herbicide directly onto a weed's ...

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Regional Reminders

  • Plant Fall Potatoes
  • Maintain Fall-Bearing Fruits and Nuts
  • Break Up Webworm Webs
  • Protect Transplants and Seedlings From Hungry Insects
  • Shear Herbs and Summer-Blooming Salvias

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