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French hydrangeas may be water hogs, but extended periods of wet weather can cause them big problems. Suddenly, their pristineleaves become spotted, curled, and dusted with powder. The problems are often worst in shady areas with crowded garden beds and stagnant air. Cercospora leaf spot. Photo: programs.ifas.ufl.edu/.Credit: programs.ifas.ufl.edu/ Small brown or purple spots appear on the leaves. Lower leaves are affected first. Then the disease moves up the plant as splashing water from rain or sprinklers spreads the spores....

About This Episode A reader has a major problem with their hydrangeas. Plus, why Grumpy loves Lantana. Question Of The Week “My hydrangeas will not leaf out on the old wood. All new growth comes from the bottom. Is this because we had a warm spell in early spring, followed by a sudden freeze?” Grumpy’s response:Yes, exactamundo. This is what happens when you get those warm spells, and it’s towards the end of winter....

Get the inside scoop on Whataburger’s secret menu from inside the company. Chick-fil-A isn’t the only Southern fast-food chain with a secret menu. On second thought, we’re not sure why we were surprised. Credit: Whataburger it’s possible for you to even skip the buns altogether. you might also ask them to upgrade yourbreakfast sandwichwith a brioche bunno extra charge. Removing the bun and adding bacon are just a few options....

The first location is expected to open later this year. Whataburger A taste of Texas is heading for the Tar Heel State. And now, one more state will be added to their roster. Credit:Whataburger If youre in North Carolina, youre in luck. Four of these will be in the Piedmont Triad. Eventually, Whataburger also hopes to open inRaleigh. Leadership from the Texas chain has been meeting with local officials and community leaders in preparation for the launch....

About This Episode Advice for growing and caring for watermelons. Plus, the Grumpy Gardeners plant of the week is an easy herb. Question Of The Week “This is our first year to grow watermelons. The plants are thriving and producing lots of melons. But, now they’re starting to rot on the bottom and burst open. It’s very hot. So, I water twice a day. Is this the cause?” Grumpy’s Answer:Youknow watermelonsare about 100% water....

Its typically cut into rounds, similar to ham. But how alike are Canadian bacon and ham? Can the two pork products be used interchangeably? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Stylist: Torie Cox When it comes to Canadian bacon versus ham, whats the difference? Victoria Shore, Executive Chef at Thompson Savannah What Is Canadian Bacon? Canadian bacon comes from the boneless pork loin, which has been cured and smoked. Credit: Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

These crispy, crunchy pork products are staples of Southern snacking. Pork is a big part of Southern culture. Its our go-to for a backyard barbecue and the main event at football tailgates. Credit: Getty Ribs,pulled pork, smoked sausagewhen it comes to pork, we dont discriminate. Behold, the glory of cracklins, pork rinds, and fat back. What makes these delicious pork products different from one another? Read on to learn about these Southern delicacies....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theyll come in droves. To increase your chances of attracting more hummers, youll want to trythese hummingbird feedersthat reviewers swear by. Credit:Southern Living / Reese Herrington One shopper saidthis feeder makes it easy for hummers to sit and sip. They added that their hummingbirds literally fight over these. Eventually, youll have several fighting over it, they added. Credit:Amazon We have tons of nesting hummingbirds on our property and maintain a total of five feeders....

Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Boxwoods arepopular shrubs for landscapingin the Southern garden. But this also means you have to be patient when waiting for damaged areas to grow back. How do you prune anovergrown boxwood, and when is the best time? Credit:Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Heres what to know about when and how to prune boxwoods. The next thing you know, its in desperate need of cutting back. They are at least 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide....

Find out when these sweet berries are at their prime. Strawberry season is the sweet reward for the long slog that is winter. When Is Strawberry Season? Credit: Getty Images Strawberry season varies throughout the South, which covers a wide range ofUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones. In Florida, the season can start as early as the end of February. Cooler zones in the Mid-Atlantic and mountainous regions can expect their strawberry season to coincide with summer....

Photos on Christmas cards might be what’s expected now, and getting the image right means everything. Getty Images There are so many ways to approach a holiday card composition. Your holiday card audience awaits. Credit:Getty Images The Handwritten Card Tradition My mom has always preferred the handwritten Christmas card. Its a laborious process. I admire the time she spends tailoring every card and the message within to the recipient. As you might have guessed, myholiday greetingstake on a more generic tone....

Learn the bloom time and proper care for different hydrangea types. The neighbor’sdreamy hydrangeasare blooming and beautiful, but your hydrangeas have barely any flowers or none at all. Depending on the variety, hydrangeas bloom at different times. Credit:LeliaSpb / Getty Images Heres when hydrangeas bloom and what could be causing your hydrangea’s lack of flowers. Some hydrangea varieties bloom on old wood from the previous year. Pruning in the spring means you are removing this year’s flowers....

Experts share when the Southeast can expect hummingbirds to return and how to draw droves to your yard. “Its also really nice to give them an energy boost as they migrate northward.” So when do you put hummingbird feeders out, and how do youattract hummingbirds? Credit:Getty Images / Ali Majdfar Wiedenfeld and Audubon South Carolina’s Jennifer McCarthey Tyrrell are sharing their expert insight. When Do Hummingbirds Return To The Southeast? When Do You Put Hummingbird Feeders Out?...