Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPeony Growing Basics for the Mid-Atlantic
As one of the most unmistakable and recognizable flowers in the world, the peony has been revered for its enduring beauty and fragrance for centuries. It is believed that these…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Mid-Atlantic
1. Virgin’s Bower Name: Clematis virginiana Zones: 3–8 Size: 12 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; average to wet,…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports6 Tips for Pruning Young Fruit Trees
Good things come to those who wait, and this is especially true when establishing young fruit trees. Pruning to encourage proper branching structure and the production of high-quality fruit requires…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsShopping-List Plants for the Mid-Atlantic
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPollinator Plants for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Honeybees and butterflies may be the poster children for pollinator awareness, but these charismatic garden visitors actually make up a very small portion of the species that move pollen from…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsMagnificent Magnolias for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Millions of years of evolution and hybridization efforts by generations of enthusiasts have produced hundreds of magnolia species and cultivars. Our mild Mid-Atlantic climate is conducive for growing a significant…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsSpring Planting Plan for the Mid-Atlantic
In her article "Spring Planting Ideas," Michelle Gervais beautifully illustrates the magical time that is the start of spring: "Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear.…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsGarden-Friendly Snow Clearing and Salt Alternatives
In the depths of winter the focus on what happens under our feet is generally centered around staying safe and minimizing slips, trips, and falls on steps or walkways covered…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsWinter is Best Time for Rejuvenation Pruning in the Mid-Atlantic
While a light hand is apropos for many pruning jobs, sometimes a judicious but heavy hand is needed. Rejuvenation pruning is a heavy-handed but efficient method to bring overlooked, overgrown,…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsEvergreen Perennials for the Mid-Atlantic
‘Twisted Tongue’ agave Agave × amourifolia ‘Twisted Tongue’ Zones: 7–10 Size: 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: Hybrid of Southwestern…
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