The early spring flowers have come and gone and now we're into warmer temperatures and lots of rain! Things in my garden have been growing quickly and starting to put on quite a show. These are some of my favorite photos I took during the month of May 2017 from my garden. Hope you enjoy them! You can click on an image below to see a larger size … [Read more...]
Plant American Holly for Winter Color and Wildlife Food
If you want to add some color to your winter garden and provide food and shelter for songbirds and other wildlife at the same time, American Holly (Ilex opaca) is a good choice. The berries form in October and persist throughout the winter when many other food sources are gone. Its leaves are evergreen and form a dense canopy. The bright red … [Read more...]
American Beautyberry: Callicarpa americana
Updated Nov. 7, 2016 Found throughout the southeast, American beautyberry is a perennial native shrub that produces bright purple berries. The berries which appear in late summer and fall add a spot of bright color in shady areas. The summer flowers are somewhat inconspicuous, but can add some lavender color to your garden. The flowers … [Read more...]