Garden Down South ~ Gardening in south Alabama, Garden Tips, inspiration, and diy Projects

Top 10 Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are almost always a welcome visitor to any garden. They are both beautiful and entertaining to watch. They are…

First of all, the big gray long legged stink bug is not a stink bug at all. They are technically…

Splitting and cracking of tomatoes is a really common problem among gardeners. The anticipation of waiting on your first ripe…

This year I decided to grow Heirloom tomatoes. I not only wanted to grow many varieties I had never tasted,…

Caterpillars are one of the most common garden pests. Caterpillar infestation is the one of the biggest problems that farmers and gardeners face. If…

September in southern Alabama has probably become the hottest month in the last few years. We typically go through a…

Selecting a plant for your landscape or vegetable garden can be a daunting task. Plants in nurseries and big box…

Finding out which plants thrive in our garden is a lifelong commitment. As you may have not figured out yet,…

I have a cluster of dark bronze canna lilies with deep red blooms growing right at the corner of my…

I have been struggling with Leaf Footed Bugs, Tomato Hornworm, and various other caterpillars on my hydroponically grown vegetables here…