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fall bulbs for spring blooms
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Fall, Football, and Bulbs!

Learn the best fall bulbs to plant in the Mid-South for vibrant spring blooms. Tips on planting, care, and varieties like daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths.
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Beat the Heat: Lawn Care Tips for Mid‑South Summers

Summers in the Mid-South can be unforgiving, and your lawn feels it too. Learn how to spot signs of heat stress, why deep watering is better than daily sprinkles, and simple tips to keep your grass healthy through the hottest months.
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Raised Bed Gardens Are All the Rage

The Memphis Area Master Gardeners Through Our Garden Gates Tour was held in June. I noticed that many of the homes featured beautiful, raised beds. Raised beds are quite popular at present. During the tour, I was asked about starting raised bed gardens. Raised beds offer several advantages. The soil in a raised bed becomes […]
Flower bed with pooling water and soggy soil after spring rain, showing mild garden flooding in a backyard landscape.
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Flooding in the Landscape

Learn how to recover your garden after flooding. Tips for protecting plants, restoring soil health, and preventing future water damage.
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April Showers, May Flowers

Remember the phrase โ€œApril showers bring May flowersโ€? This traditional proverb reminds us that the gray, wet days of April portend the bright, bloom-filled days of May. The abundance of rain in April assures early season growth, and prepares perennials, shrubs, and trees to burst into color in May. With that in mind, I would […]
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Pollen is in the Air!

Pollen season is here! Prepare yourself so that you can enjoy spring in all its glory!
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Boxwood Blight Is Back !

Boxwood blight is back! Be vigilant and inspect your boxwoods.
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Protect Yourself Against Cold Weather

Stay safe this winter with expert tips from Memphis Area Master Gardeners on protecting yourself against cold weather. Stay warm and prepared!
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New Garden Year

Kick off your new garden year with expert tips from Memphis Area Master Gardeners. Plan, plant, and prepare for a thriving garden season ahead!
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Festive Holiday Poinsettias

Learn how to care for festive holiday poinsettias with tips from Memphis Area Master Gardeners. Discover their history, symbolism, and expert advice to keep your poinsettias thriving all season long.
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2025 Memphis Area Master Gardener Calendar

Discover the best plant choices for creating natural, effective privacy screens in your garden with our expert recommendations tailored to the Mid-South region.
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Using Plants for Privacy Screens

Discover the best plant choices for creating natural, effective privacy screens in your garden with our expert recommendations tailored to the Mid-South region.

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Dr. Chris Cooper, UT Extension Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator

Dr. Chris Cooper

Chris is a UT Extension Horticulture Agent and Shelby County Director. Chris can be found throughout Shelby County conducting educational programs addressing issues that affect urban and home horticulture.

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