Centennial Christmas in Lexington
By Brenda Ware Jones Photography by Tom Beck Fill a grand old house with friends, add fabulous food, and let the merriment begin! Any time a one hundredth birthday rolls around, there is plenty of reason to celebrate! For Nancy and Don Barrett of Lexington, the centennial being fèted was that of their grand house, […]
Container Gardening 101
Containers and container gardens are a great way to add color and texture to your landscape — without the work of maintaining flower beds (think, no weeds!) Follow these tips from Jessica Milam of Fountain’s Green Grow-Cery in Greenville, for creating stunning containers for your deck, porch, or entryway! Choose your pot Whether you want […]
In the Field
To say Greg Campbell and Erick New, owners of Garden District in Memphis have had some big ideas over the years would be an understatement at best. In fact, Greg and Erick have never let reality get in the way of a great idea. Co-owners of the renowned Memphis floral boutique since 2002, their incredible […]
Hydrangeas and Azaleas
Show these southern landscape staples a little love for the best blooms! By Brantley Snipes, PLA, MLA, MHS: owner of Brantley Snipes Landscape and Design, Inc. I am not biased when it comes to selecting the best bloom season in our Delta Landscapes, as I believe that all our seasons are the best season. Yet, […]
Light, Bright and LIVABLE
Approaching this imposing brick Georgian Colonial Revival residence from the graceful curved drive, a visitor could be excused for assuming that the owners are strict period traditionalists. The stately dwelling is stylistically reminiscent of the grand eighteenth- and nineteenth-century plantation mansions that dotted the region back when cotton was king. But the family of five who […]