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We have all the information you need on how to protect your plant babies during this upcoming snow/ice storm. We all remember the cold we had during Christmas a few years back. Many plants were damaged or killed. In that case, the temps dropped so drastically so quickly that plants didn't have time to adjust. Plants handle a steady drop in temperatures much better than a sudden drop. Our goal is to slow the rate of freezing and always protect the root system. By employing the

Often, our winter gardens can seem bare, leading many of us to dream of spring blooms during the cold winter months! Did you know that Middle Tennessee can grow several plants that bloom in winter? By incorporating these into your garden, you're creating a four-season garden, as well as adding cheerfulness to your garden during the coldest months of the year! Learn about these plants below and consider adding several to your garden! Lenten Rose (Hellebore) Plant type: evergr

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

Water and water well! Fall is the best time to plant, but it's also our driest season in Middle TN! Plants in pots typically require watering every other day or more frequently. You can check by sticking your finger about an inch into the soil of the pot- if it is dry, it is time to water. Mums, which are so popular at this time of the year, will most likely need to be watered every day. All newly planted plants (those planted within the last year) require deep watering every

Herbs offer a wonderful flavor for food and hold many key nutrients. We are happy to offer a large variety of herbs each spring and summer at the garden center. Today, we'd like to share many key benefits of several popular herbs. Basil Use the flowers at the end of the plant for teas Basil is heart-healthy You can freeze the leaves for Winter: cut them off the plant, wash them, and let the sun dry the leaves. Then put it in an airtight zipped bag and freeze Plant Basil near

Being successful with houseplants can be a challenge with all the varied instruction out there. We will try to make it easy for you with the following information: STEP 1: Light Placing plants in the proper light conditions is your first step to success. We group light conditions into 3 categories: LOW LIGHT: Northern exposure with no direct sun. East or west exposure with curtain filtered sun. Some plant labels will use descriptive words, such as indirect light, defused ligh

If you haven't already, now is the time to begin warm-weather vegetable and herb seeds, and we have everything you need to begin.   To Start Seeds:   Plant seeds in Espoma's Organic Seed Starter Premium Potting Mix in biodegradable pots or individual plastic trays. If you use biodegradable pots, dampen the pots slightly before adding soil. Add your seed-starting soil and we recommend adding 3 seeds to each individual pot. As the seeds sprout and develop their true leaves, you

Late winter is an excellent time to repot houseplants. At this time of the year, plants are growing less and it is a less stressful time for them to be moved to a new pot. You'll know your houseplant needs to be repotted if: Its roots are coming out of the bottom of the current pot's drainage hole Its roots are filling up the pot The soil is not draining out of the pot (healthy soil will easily move water through it and you'll have water puddle in a saucer right after you dee