Coastal and Tropical South
August 14, 2008
By Nellie Neal, Baton Rouge, LA

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In My Garden


Lay weed barrier cloth in large swaths whenever possible.

Covering Ground

Mulch does its job, but there are places in the garden that need more to keep weeds at bay. Nothing is less attractive than a weedy bed, unless it is a weedy walkway. The nicest pathway goes invisible if allowed to sprout whatever grasses and broadleaf ...
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Resources

Shows & Events

Frog Listening Network
The Tampa Audubon Society keeps activities going all the time, but this Frog Listening Network ...

Favorite or New Plant

Chinese Lantern Plant
In honor of the Olympics and to illustrate the humor so often associated with plant names, grow ...

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Regional Reminders

  • Fixing Slimy Lawns
  • Take Aim Against Grasshoppers
  • Provide Triage for Flooded Plants
  • Making More Dumb Canes
  • Promoting Stocky Fall Seedlings

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