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In honor of this being Holy Week, leading up to Easter, we would like to share with you a favorite Southern tale about the legend of the Dogwood tree. This beloved tree is a favorite amongst many gardeners! This story is not Biblical, but points to Christ's sacrifice for humankind and Easter. The legend goes that in the days of Christ, the Dogwood tree was a much larger, strong-trunked tree, much different from the smaller understory tree we are so fond of now. The story co

Many of us have full sun in our front yards, especially if you live in a newer neighborhood that doesn't have many shade trees. It can be difficult to know what shrubs to grow that will thrive in our hot summer sun, and we all want beautiful curb appeal! Today, we are sharing 16 specific varieties of shrubs that thrive in full sun. Of the shrubs we share below, many of their varieties thrive in full sun. Use our Plant Finder tool to help determine others you might want to l

When you have a gardening space that is on the small side, it's nice because you have less mowing and maintenance; however, it can also be frustrating trying to figure out what plants will stay small and work well in your space without overcrowding. Many homes, condos, and townhomes today have less yard space than they used to, and this is a frequent challenge homeowners ask us about at Riverbend. Many times, homeowners only have approximately a 12′ x 12′ yard to work with, o