The southeast lost a lot of shade last year. It seems like adding insult to injury, when, after the massive recovery from bad storms is finally completed, we are left with relentless, scorching, ...

When most of us think about azaleas, we envision the transplants from Japan and Korea that grace southern gardens in spectacular fashion in the spring. As flashy as exotic azaleas may be, the less ...

April is Native Plant Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the beauty and importance of native species. Native azalea is one of my favorites, and it is currently putting on a spectacular ...

Dale Skaggs plants a native azalea and Joellen Dimond plants a butterfly garden. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Dixon Gallery & Gardens Head of Horticulture Dale Skaggs ...

After this winter’s record-breaking Arctic cold spell, the resilience of many garden plants has been sorely challenged, and this spring, the lush blooms of our beloved camellias and azaleas may be ...

Spring is officially here, and with its arrival we can finally enjoy the multitude of blooming plants that usher in the growing season. Among the most popular are azaleas, a mainstay of landscapes ...

Azaleas are ubiquitous in Southern gardens — and for good reason. Each spring, the azalea bloom is a sight to see. Some travelers make trips to the South just to see this spectacular display of ...

Spring is in full swing at Hurley Park with new flowers opening every week. It’s such an exciting time to witness nature and see the perennials and trees seeming to coming back to life. The evergreen ...

Local author Barbara Sullivan's garden, featuring native and adapted non-native plants, is part of the Native Garden Tours. Sullivan's garden incorporates established native trees and a variety of ...