[bobdeb]

What to plant?

After 11 years in TV I'm still no expert but I've had wonderful results with small leaf azaleas. Not sure why small leaf is so much better but they are over the larger leaf varieties.

The colors are endless and what says spring more in the South than a blooming azalea bush? They are hardy and seem to be disease and insect tolerant. Do fairly well in sun or partial sun. Easy to maintain. (Don't prune until the blossoms are gone. But why would you?)

Gardenias are lovely plants. Can't get them to flower much. Suggestions welcomed.

I couldn't wait to plant a hibiscus when I moved here. Gorgeous bush, but they will grow and will need some maintenance. Don't plant on the north side of your home.

We've had a variety of other things with mixed results.

Planted a rosemary bush. Seems to grow slowly but will offer a lifetime of seasoning. Lol. Still waiting for it to blossom. Rather plain looking without flowers... so far.

Crepe myrtle is manageable.

There have been other successes for sure along with some failures.