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Our pumpkin greenhouse is full of beautiful pumpkins in every shape, size, and color! Today, we are sharing five simple tips to keep your pumpkins lasting longer once you get them home. Five simple tips to keeping your pumpkins lasting longer: Choose carefully. Pick pumpkins that are firm and do not have cuts or damage. September and early October can still be hot in Middle Tennessee. Try to keep your pumpkins in part shade or shade rather than the hot sun all day. 3. Keep yo

Very soon, we will be enjoying autumn's big show! Foliage will begin changing colors, and here at the nursery, we always love seeing the deciduous plants show off their fall colors. But how do leaves change color at this time of the year? one of our tree fields here at Riverbend Nurseries Leaves change color in fall due to the breakdown of chlorophyll (which is what makes leaves green). As chlorophyll breaks down, it allows other pigments of color within the leaves to become

"They're big. They're heavy. But to plant one in the yard? It would look amazing! It would give us the shade tree we've been wanting. How do you plant a tree with a root ball that looks.... like that? What do you do with the burlap?..." These might be some of the questions you have initially about planting a B&B tree. Read below for help when planting a tree this size. How to prepare the planting hole for a B&B tree Dig the space at least 3 times the width of the root bal

Soon, trees and shrubs will be showing off their fall foliage in Middle Tennessee. There are so many plants in our region that feature beautiful autumnal color! Today, we're focusing on deciduous trees and shrubs to look for at the nursery to add fall color to your landscape. How do leaves change color in fall? Leaves change color in fall due to the breakdown of chlorophyll (which is what makes leaves green). As chlorophyll breaks down, it allows other pigments of color wit

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

Hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas at your house this year? Your dining room table will be set, your home will sparkle inside, but don't forget about the outdoors, too! Use these simple tips to create a cozy and inviting outdoor space for guests to mingle during holiday gatherings. Make sure to have seating with a few small tables to place drinks. Blow the leaves off your patio or deck, but you can keep some of the ones in the yard or rake them to your gardening beds. Leaves c

Sure to brighten up your porch or patio this fall, we're sharing 15 plants that make up gorgeous autumnal-themed pots! Some pots are not large enough to hold many plants, of course. If you have a larger container pot that you'd like to fill with several plants this fall, we're here to show you how to put one together! An example of "thriller, filler, and spiller" using spring annuals Remember this simple mantra when putting together a larger container pot: Thriller, Filler, S

Red and Yellow Twig Dogwoods are spectacular in fall and winter in the garden! Their bright, colorful stems add an interesting texture and make an artistic addition to a landscape. They are easy to grow and thrive in full sun. They also make excellent cuttings for holiday arrangements. How/ Where to Plant: Pick one color, either red or yellow, and plant in a grouping of 3 or more Or, pick one and tuck it into a garden landscape to be a focal point during the cold months Thi

There are several simple steps you can take to care for the birds that frequent your yard this fall and winter. By doing so, you're helping provide everything they need to thrive. You will also, of course, have the added benefit of enjoying their presence in your garden all year long. Below, we are sharing how to care for them over the next several months. Leave the leaves in your gardening beds. During fall and winter, songbirds use the leaves to forage through, in search of