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Mixed garden plants growing outdoors in an Alabama landscape

Best Plants for Alabama Gardens: Vegetables, Flowers & Natives

Choose plants that handle Alabama heat, humidity, and seasonal swings. This simple guide covers vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs, trees, shrubs, and native plants.

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July 1, 2025September 14, 2026

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When to Plant Apple Trees in Alabama: Timing & Care

Learn the best time to plant apple trees in Alabama, how chill hours affect variety choice, where to plant, and how to help young trees establish well.

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June 24, 2025September 14, 2026

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Alabama Planting Zones: USDA 7b to 9b Guide

Alabama spans USDA Zones 7b through 9b on the 2023 map. Learn what the zones mean, how to find yours, and how to use them when choosing plants.

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June 17, 2025September 14, 2026

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When to Plant Pansies in Alabama: Fall Timing & Care

Plant pansies in Alabama in fall for cool-season color. See the best timing by region, plus simple tips for sun, soil, water, feeding, and winter care.

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June 10, 2025September 14, 2026

Ripe Alabama peaches ready for summer harvest

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Alabama Peach Season: When Fresh Peaches Are Ready

Alabama peach season can run from late April into early September, with many local varieties ripening through summer. Learn when to shop, how to pick ripe fruit, and simple ways to store fresh peaches.

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June 3, 2025September 15, 2026

Mixed succulents growing in pots with bright light and well-drained soil

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Succulent Care: Water, Light, Soil & Easy Tips

Learn simple succulent care for water, light, soil, pots, feeding, and propagation. Avoid root rot and help indoor succulents stay compact and healthy.

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May 9, 2025September 15, 2026

Young green seedling emerging from dark seed-starting mix.

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Seed Starting Tips: Scarification, Stratification & Strong Seedlings

Simple seed-starting tips from Aaron Selby covering clean mix, moisture, light, scarification, stratification, trays, heat and healthy seedlings.

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March 21, 2025September 17, 2026

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Simple Garden Design: Easy Ideas for a Better Yard

Create a simple garden that looks good and is easy to care for. Use clear shapes, repeated plants, smart spacing, and plants that fit your site.

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January 17, 2025September 17, 2026

Bougainvillea flowering around a window, featured with an article about plant tissue culture and propagation.

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Plant Tissue Culture at Home: A Simple Beginner’s Guide

Learn the basics of plant tissue culture at home, from clean work and culture media to explants, rooting, acclimatization, and a practical DIY video guide.

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December 17, 2024September 17, 2026

Close-up of a sundew carnivorous plant with red sticky tentacles on green leaves

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How to Grow Carnivorous Plants Indoors: Easy Care Guide

Grow carnivorous plants indoors with simple tips for light, pure water, low-nutrient soil, humidity, sundews, butterworts, pitcher plants, and easy care.

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December 3, 2024September 18, 2026