In The Garden - 2012-2013 | UNC-TV

Sago Palm has palm-like leaves but is not a true palm. The leaves or fronds are dark green, shiny and a bit sharp to the touch. This plant is hardy in zone 8 and can be grown in central and eastern North Carolina. It requires full sun and well-drained soil.

Winter is a great time to tidy up the landscape and prep it for spring. And with proper planning and planting you can actually enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape while attracting a variety of birds.

Christmas trees, wreaths and poinsettias are all staple plants for the holidays and major industries in North Carolina. Bryce visits a wreath-making class, the poinsettia trials at North Carolina State University and the Ashe county Christmas tree farm that is featured in the White House this year.

Florist Cyclamen is a great plant for the holidays as it typically flowers in winter. Small flowers grow on long stems above the foliage. Flower colors are available in various shades of red, pink and white. The dark green foliage is heart-shaped with a marbling silver on the tops and sides.

Exotic, non-indigenous weeds whether purposefully or inadvertently introduced are capable of reducing crop and livestock production, increasing production costs and postharvest crop losses through direct competition with agricultural crops. Nationwide, direct non-indigenous weed costs are estimated to be $3.6 to $5.4 billion annually.

ward-winning Landscape and moreThere is lots of gardening work to be done in late fall and even more plants that thrive during this time. This week Bryce divides some plants and stores others for spring. Then he visits an award-winning landscape in the western part of the state.

The leopard plant is an herbaceous perennial that has dark green leaves with yellow spots on them. In late fall flower stalks appear with bright yellow flowers. The leopard plant grows best in part sun to light shade and in well-drained soil.

North Carolina gardeners have a host of plants to choose from when creating the perfect home garden. Bryce explains the difference between native and exotic plants and which ones grow best in North Carolina.

Walker’s Low Catmint is a fragrant herbaceous perennial that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It grows about 24-30 inches tall and spreads to about 36 inches. With small purple flower and green foliage with a hint of gray, this plant works well in a mixed border or in a container. It requires partial to full sun.

Bryce visits the State Botanical Garden of Georgia located just a few miles from the University of Georgia in Athens. The State Botanical garden is a 313-acre preserve that is dedicated to the conservation of plants and the cultivation of a love for gardening.

Polka Dot plant is an evergreen tropical subshrub noted for its green leaves which are spotted with rose, pink or lavender. It’s typically used as a houseplant, but can also be used as a bedding plant.

Color and beauty in the garden are about more than just flowers. Foliage can liven up any outdoor space. Bryce shows how to use plants with various foliar colors, patterns and textures to create an incredible garden.

The Firecracker Bush is a perennial that is native to the southwest region of the United States. Its bright red flowers are tubular and form clusters at the branch tips. Hummingbirds love the flowers as they provide nectar for feeding. The foliage is dark green. Plant in full sun.

The JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University is budding with newly-renovated gardening areas and programs for the entire family to enjoy. Bryce gets an update on the garden and it’s new program for children.

Redwing is a woody vine that is now a part of the Choice Plants program at the JC Raulston Arboretum. It grows 7 to 15 feet tall, depending on the support structure on which is it growing. Redwing produces small yellow flowers and bright red wing-like fruits that resemble those produced by maples. This vine works great on an arbor or trellis and grows well in North Carolina.

This week Bryce visits a southern staple with an urban flare - the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, this garden offers the perfect break from the bustle of big-city living and is often described as an urban oasis.

Asclepias is native to the Southeast region of the United States. It is an herbaceous perennial that attracts butterflies, bees and other insects. It grows 18-24 inches tall and has a mounded habit.

Layering is a way to propagate plants by using a stem that’s still connected to the plant you want more of. In this episode Bryce show demonstrates the many different ways to propagate plants by layering.

Purple Loosestrife is an herbaceous perennial that grows 4-6 feet tall. It has pink spiked flowers that bloom from July through September and sometimes beyond. Cutback the plant to help stimulate growth. Purple Loosestrife requires full sun and well-drained soil. It makes a great addition to a mixed border, but may require staking for support.

Bryce travels to the foothills of north Georgia and uncovers one of the area’s hidden treasures. Gibbs Gardens is a 300-acre and considered one of the largest residential estate gardens in the country. Beauty abounds in Ball Ground, Georgia!

Rising Sun Redbud is a deciduous tree with apricot to yellow and green heart-shaped leaves. It grows 12-15 feet tall and makes a great specimen plant for a small landscape.

Stones, mounds and vertical elements can create spectacular living spaces. Bryce travels to the foothills of North Carolina where two North Carolina State graduates use these elements and their expertise to create breath-taking natural landscapes.

Bryce visits the NC Arboretum where scenic views, hiking trails and incredible gardens showcase the beauty and rich history of the NC mountains.

Low-growing annual with deep burgundy flowers. Fullu sun, well-drained soil, grow 10-12 inches. Slight chocolate scent.

Roselle is an annual that dates back to ancient times. It propagates true from seed and grows 6-8ft. tall. Requires full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Small yellow flower and red fruit that is edibile.

New plants don’t just appear at your local garden center. Years, sometimes decades, of work go in to introducing new plants. In this episode, Bryce talks to a horticultural legend, Dr. Allan Armitage, about the research underway at the Trial Gardens at the University of Georgia. Then he visits a local nursery for at look at what’s new in the world of gardening.