HGTV recently named its 50 most beautiful gardens in every U.S. state , and a peaceful Mississippi retreat with trails that let you get up close with nature made the cut.

It's less about a strict ranking and more about encouraging people to check out hidden gems near them.

"There are countless places to see unique, well-curated and even awe-inspiring gardens — maybe even in your own backyard," HGTV wrote.

Where does HGTV call the most beautiful garden in Mississippi?

HGTV calls Crosby Arboretum in Picayune "a 700-acre love letter to Mississippi's native landscapes." The gardens include several kinds of ecosystem with native plants that help the Magnolia State's wildlife thrive.

"The arboretum's Pinecote Pavilion — a modernist wooden structure that seems to float above a pon

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