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They may look dainty, but they are resilient annuals that thrive in cool weather. Pansies are cheerful and easy-to-care-for annuals that love part to full sun locations. They are often seen in fall and winter container pots, where their bright colors and longevity are valued during our cooler months of the year. They also look beautiful when used as a border in a gardening bed or a mass planting. Pansies and Violas are available in 4" pots for $1 each, and are grown right h

We're sharing quick tips today on how to care for Chrysanthemums- the beloved fall flower! Mums bloom best in full sun locations (6+ hours). Mums bloom once each year. Their flush of blooms last several weeks! Our Mums are perennial. You can plant them and enjoy their blooms year after year. When watering Mums, carefully water at the base of the plant. Their stems are fragile and can easily break when a strong stream of water hits them. Mums are usually pretty thirsty- check

Many perennials give good color into mid-fall. Below are twelve of our favorite perennials for interest in August- October! Aster : A compact, rounded cultivar small enough for containers and small gardens; the fragrant periwinkle-blue flowers are showy and plentiful; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden Beardtongue : Husker Red Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid-summer, which a

If you haven't done so yet, it's time to bring houseplants indoors in preparation for cooler weather this fall. Before bringing them indoors, wipe of the leaves of your houseplants and inspect for any bugs that may be under or on the leaves, and around or in the soil of the pot. Why do some people take their houseplants outdoors in summer? Houseplants are often tropical plants and love humidity. The high humidity we have in Nashville lends itself to a wonderful environment fo

It's time to think about fall planting! Many of you have already stopped by to gather ideas and ask for help with your landscaping; that is so smart! As we are less busy now, it is an ideal time to stop by if you have several gardening questions specific to your landscape. Fall is an excellent time to plant and is regarded by many experienced gardeners as the best time to plant. The reason for this is because most plants appreciate being planted when the weather is cooling d

We're always looking a season (or two!) ahead here at the nursery. We plant our (huge!) pumpkin patch in our fields in mid-June. Mid-late June is the ideal time to plant most varieties. Planting at this time will give you pumpkins in mid-September to mid/ late October, just in time for Halloween. If you'd like to plant some in your own backyard, here are some tips: You can plant pumpkin seeds directly in the ground. If your ground is tough, we recommend tilling it beforehan

Succulents come in many different varieties, sizes, and colors. Some are spiky, some are soft, some have rounded leaves, while others have pointed leaves. Some produce flowers while some do not. They are beautiful and unique, adding eye candy and interest to your home. Sunlight Requirements Before heading to the plant nursery to shop for succulents, look around your home at the sunlight that is streaming inside. Most succulents need bright, indirect sunlight, so you need a s

There are a few simple things to do to show your shrubs some extra love as we head into winter! Many of these easy tasks can be beneficial for other plants also. Deadhead spent blooms. Plants with large blooms, such as Hydrangeas, should be deadheaded before winter. The reason to do so is because snow and ice can weigh down the stems of these shrubs, damaging the plant. This is not the time to heavily prune shrubs, however. Just snip the dead blooms off. Apply fresh mulch if

A fresh layer of mulch is an important addition to fall landscaping. Remember last year's abnormally frigid temperatures at Christmas? While it's true that a fresh layer of mulch still would not have completely protected all plants from those cold temperatures (and the very quick rate at which the temperatures dropped during that time), mulch helps insulate plants in winter. Think of mulch as a snuggly blanket for your plants. Mulch also has a benefit in the summer heat- it k