Category: non-natives

What I Now Know About Azaleas

July 7, 2022July 8, 2022 | Native Plant Selection, Native Plant Spotlight, non-natives, Suzy Nicksic

My introduction to azaleas was when I was a little girl, when my grandma would watch The Masters just to see the azaleas. Every year, she would point and say, “Look, look!,” as a player would post for a shot in front of the colorful blooms. Because of this, azaleas became a staple in my […] Continue reading "What I Now Know About Azaleas"

What I Learned So Far – Ivy Kills Big Trees

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 | General, non-natives, Suzy Nicksic

Six years ago, My boyfriend (now husband) picked me up from the airport and gave me a tour of his favorite places in Atlanta. He said they call it “The City in the Forest.” I could see why, as he showed me his childhood home in Decatur and his grandma’s old house in Druid Hills. […] Continue reading "What I Learned So Far – Ivy Kills Big Trees"