Animal-named Plants
A readers recently posed an unusual question: "I am preparing a class for child care providers on growing a Zoo Garden. I nee more...

Drought Tolerant Plants
During drought, it is natural to consider installing plants that are "drought tolerant".

But how do you judge drought more...

Flowers for Damp Soil
Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas in gardens:

Only regionally native plants should be us more...

Gold Medal Plant Summary 1994 - 2010
The Gold Medal Plant Committee is a non-profit organization comprised of nurserymen, flower growers, garden center retailers, more...

Groundcovers for a Hill
Finding the right groundcover to plant on a hill is a common problem. Here is a typical question:

"My hill is about 2 more...

Native Plants - For Georgia
Although not every native plant is drought-tolerant or carefree, their main advantage is that they are more adapted to our he more...

Plants with Colorful Fruits and Berries
TREES

Citrus Full sun
Cornelian cherry Cornus mas Full sun / half sun
Crabapple < more...

Plants for Screening
When I was a kid, we had no need for screen plants around our house. Our rural neighbors were a minimum of one hundred yards more...

Plants for Septic Fields
With the tremendous growth Atlanta has experienced comes hundreds of new homes each month. Each home must have provisions for more...

Plants That
I was recently asked by a writer for a list of plants that have a suggestion of movement in their name. I posed the question more...

Plants with Colorful Fall Foliage
TREES

American beech    Fagus grandifolia    Full sun – half sun
A more...

Shrubs for Damp Soil
Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas in gardens:

Only regionally native plants should be us more...

Trees - Fast Growing
When you need shade in your landscape, it is not an option to wait very long. You want a tree to grow fast enough so that you more...

Trees for Damp Soil
Special note about coastal plants and plants for wet/damp areas in gardens:

Only regionally native plants should be us more...

Tropical Plants for Pool Area
Tropical plants look great around a pool. Look for plants that have big leaves and lots of flowers or colorful foliage. Here more...

UGA Downloadable Plant List Publications
Finding the right plant for the right place can really be a chore! Fortunately, there are several excellent references that w more...