lagerstroemia indica: Cary and Raleigh, NC, Real Estate: First frost this week, on top of the drought! Gardener Alert! - 11/01/07 08:54 PM
How could there have been enough humidity to make a frost this week?
We can't seem to squeeze out a few drops of rain dependably, but we can make the roofs white with frost. Hmmmmmm.
I hope my plantings do all right. Gardening in Cary and Raleigh, NC is a delight and a torment. We have a long growing season, but one that can be a nightmare of drought and hardpan clay. We have a ton of opportunity for trying new things. We also can pay the price of frustration if we try to force Northern species to grow in this climate.
After this … (11 comments)
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lagerstroemia indica: Cary NC Real Estate: Crape Myrtles, Gorgeous and bountiful blooms! - 07/10/07 10:58 PM
It's Crape Myrtle time in Wake County, NC. Behold! The Crape Myrtles are in full bloom.
Crape Mrytle, lagerstroemia indica, is one of the most common, most loved and colorful shrubs or trees in the southern landscape. Their ability to survive in urban landscapes, profusion of colorful blossoms over a long growing season, multitude of varieties and colors, and interesting growth habit and bark appearance combine to make them applicable in almost any setting.
Believe it or not, such flamboyant beauty can be overused, and we often take these beautiful trees for granted. We can even overlook the displays of blossoms after a day … (10 comments)
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