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Gardening in the Mid-South: September 2026

Welcome to Gardening in the Mid-South, a monthly newsletter published by the Memphis Area Master Gardeners. Here, you will find reliable gardening information for the Memphis area focusing on home gardening information, monthly tips and tasks, local events, and more.

Is Fall Ideal for Planting?

Discover why fall is an ideal time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials in Memphis, plus tips for watering, mulching and soil testing.
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Collierville Victory Garden: Growing Food, Knowledge & Community

Discover how Memphis Area Master Gardeners grow fresh produce and provide horticultural education at the Collierville Victory Garden in Shelby County.

Privacy Screening – Solutions for Gardeners

Privacy Screening – Solutions for Gardeners When we find the need to block a view, it can’t happen fast enough.  Sometimes we are looking for a means to block a view that is outside our gardens.  When you have worked hard to create a beautiful garden, you probably don’t want to look at the new […]

Celosia

Celosia We all have plants that hold special meaning for our families.  Celosia, or cockscomb or coxcomb, is that plant for my family.  My maternal grandparents’ name was Cox.  So, we always called the beautiful fall flowers “coxcomb”.   It certainly made sense to call it cockscomb because the top of the flower really does look […]

Leave the Leaves

Leave the Leaves Although it’s still summer in the midsouth, fall is right around the corner. With that comes the wondrous fall colors and leaves floating through the air. This year, instead of immediately raking or blowing the leaves and bagging them up, consider leaving them in your yard to create an enriching environment for […]

September Gardening Activities

September Gardening Activities   Lawn Care:   Apply the last fertilization to Bermuda and Zoysia lawns close to Labor Day. Apply preemergent if not reseeding.   Sow fescue seeds. Prune:  Do not prune any shrubs or trees except to remove deadwood. Other:  Continue to water on weeks with less than 1 inch of rain. Continue to monitor […]

Dealing with the Dreaded Canna Leaf Roller: A Summer Battle Guide

Dealing with the Dreaded Canna Leaf Roller: A Late-Summer Battle Guide If your mid-summer garden is anything like mine, your canna lilies are supposed to be the showstoppers right now. I absolutely love the striking, color-blocked blossoms and dark purple leaves of my ‘Cleopatra’ (Canna x generalis ) and the brilliant, tropical punch of my […]

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Gardening in the Mid-South: August 2026

Welcome to Gardening in the Mid-South, a monthly newsletter published by the Memphis Area Master Gardeners. Here, you will find reliable gardening information for the Memphis area focusing on home gardening information, monthly tips and tasks, local events, and more.
Hydrangea with Cercospora leaf spot

Playing Plant Detective

Plant diseases can be tricky to diagnose. Learn how to identify signs, symptoms, and common causes affecting ornamental plants in your landscape.

Additional Resources

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

Chris's Corner

Explore expert gardening insights from Dr. Chris Cooper, UT Extension Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. Click below for research-based advice and practical tips on urban and home horticulture.

The Family Plot

The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South

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