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Winter Garden Interest
Now is the perfect time to begin researching plants you'd like to add to your gardening beds in the coming months. And we have the perfect tool to help you with that! Our Plant Finder feature on our website allows you to search for plants perfect for your landscape. By utilizing this tool, you can search for specific plants from the comfort of your sofa, create a wish list, and bring it into the nursery (please note that we may not always have every item in stock on your wis
Rebekah
Feb 7, 20242 min read


A Valuable Christmas Gift
You can plant spring-blooming bulbs now up until late December/early January! In this video, Lynn shares the story of how we accidentally ordered too many bulbs a couple of years back, and how that became a meaningful Christmas tradition for her family. ❤️🎄
Rebekah
Nov 3, 20231 min read


How and When to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
Spring beauty starts this autumn! By spending just a little time planting bulbs this fall, you're setting the stage for a glorious gift this spring! Spring bulbs are a delight to all who see them. There are many types of bulbs on the market but they are not all created the same. Typically, the larger the bulb, the bigger and more numerous the flowers that will grow from it. Bulbs sold individually, generally speaking, are larger and many times higher quality than those sold
Rebekah
Sep 21, 20232 min read


13 Late Summer Favorites
At this time of the year, many plants in the garden look a little, shall we say... tired! While those plants have shone during spring and early summer, it's time to give them a rest and showcase other plants in August! That's when these plants make their debut. The plants we have recommended below are perennials, trees, or shrubs, so you will enjoy color year after year. A bonus- several on this list bloom ALL summer well into early fall. Late Summer Perennial, Tree, and Shru
Rebekah
Sep 1, 20232 min read


All About Azaleas
In late March and April, Azaleas begin to bloom, brightening up many a shadier spot in gardening beds! Many think Azaleas love full sun, but in our planting zone, they actually perform their very best in morning sun with good afternoon shade. On the east or north side of the house would be ideal locations. If planted in full sun, they become stressed in our hot afternoon summer sunlight and usually have burned leaves or less flowering due to that location. This can also lead
Rebekah
Apr 10, 20232 min read


Attracting Backyard Birds
When creating a haven for birds, they need you to provide food, water, and shelter. We're sharing tips for attracting them to your garden in today's post. It's imperative to provide food they love to attract them to your garden. Songbirds especially love sunflower seeds, while almost all backyard birds love peanuts (unsalted) and dried fruits such as cranberries and raisins. An easy way to feed the birdies is to make your own suet using items you have already in your kitchen.
Rebekah
Jan 24, 20232 min read


How to Amend Your Soil for Fall Planting
Beginning a new gardening bed? Planting in an existing one? Digging in the dirt to plant fall vegetables? Wanting to plant a shade tree? If so, and you live in Middle Tennessee, chances are you need to amend your soil before you begin planting. We're sharing about products today that the professional landscapers use and trust. Organic Garden Soil: Ideal for building raised beds, vegetable gardens, or amending traditional gardens, our organic garden mix is all you could want i
Rebekah
Aug 26, 20222 min read


Thriller, Filler, & Spiller
Thriller, filler, and spiller. Three important words when talking about dressing up your container pots for spring and summer! These three words are what we use here at the garden center to create beautiful, custom potting arrangements for clients, as well as for ourselves at our own homes! When deciding what plants to use to fill your container pots this spring, you need to be looking for a thriller first and foremost. This is the tallest piece at the center of your pot. Al
Rebekah
May 5, 20222 min read


Poinsettia Care Tips
Poinsettias are here! In vibrant colors of red, pink, and white, they truly transform the inside of our greenhouse into a Christmas wonderland. Many people love this holiday staple, and we are here to share several tips to help you care for yours this season. Care Tips: Poinsettias are tropical flowers and therefore need to stay indoors. When you pick yours out at the nursery, you'll even notice the inside of our greenhouse is warm and toasty, where they are; they need that w
Rebekah
Dec 9, 20212 min read

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