By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

When the weather outside is frightful and nothing is blooming, gardeners must rely on plant features other than flowers for color.

Plants that produce colorful berries can enhance the winter landscape. Mississippi gardeners are lucky because we have some real beauties to help shake up the winter landscape.

Pyracantha is a popular landscape plant that seems to drip with large numbers of orange to red berries hanging in heavy clusters.

By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

Pansies and viola bring vivid hues to many gardens during the winter months, but adding the engaging colors and textures of ornamental kale takes a landscape from safe to sensational.

Skeptical? Comments I have heard about ornamental kale include, “You only see it planted in commercial landscapes,” and, “It’s not for the average home garden.” I used to be in this group until I saw the light, or should I say, the ornamental kale.