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Roses symbolize beauty and g race. It's one of our favorites in a garden and one of the most popular flowers in the world. Anyone who has grown roses before will know that they need a little bit of extra lovin’ every now and then to keep them happy. To the rose gardener, their joys far outweigh any extra care they need. In today's post, we are sharing our top tips to successfully grow a rose garden and keep it flourishing year after year with beautiful blooms. Planting: Roses

It's always exciting to see the first signs of spring. In Middle Tennessee, early spring-blooming plants are abundant. Below, we are sharing 10 of the earliest spring bloomers. Add one (or several) of these to enjoy in your garden in early spring. Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold' Forsythia Brilliant yellow blooms cover this graceful shrub, typically in early March. There are several varieties of Forsythia, which vary in size. Plant in 6+ hours of sunlight for the best bl

Talk about swoon-worthy blooms; Camellias are gorgeous and bloom in the cooler months of the year. We have several varieties currently available that are budding and will be full of blooms over the next several weeks! This shrub would be a perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart who loves flowers! Camellias love part sun to shade locations. Protection from the afternoon sun is important for these shrubs. Many varieties can reach 10′-12′ tall, making this shrub even m

Winter is a time of rest for most gardeners. Though the garden may look barren, this chilly season offers a special time for dedicated gardeners, an exciting invitation to dream and prepare for the vibrant seasons ahead. Embracing the quiet moments of winter can spark creativity and set the stage for a flourishing garden in spring. Winter's landscape holds a distinctive beauty amidst its quietness. For gardeners, these still moments are perfect for reflection. In winter's ba

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

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

Newly planted (planted within the past year) trees and shrubs need tending to during the first year they're planted in your yard. Often, summer and fall are very dry in our area, and you'll need to supplement with deeply watering newly planted trees and shrubs to ensure they don't dry out. While we are currently experiencing little to no rainfall and hot temperatures in Middle TN, you'll want to water deeply/ keep an eye on watering established plants by following the guideli

It's time to take a good look at any plants that stay in container pots outdoors year-round. If they've been in those pots for two years or more, it's time to either repot with fresh soil or pot up- meaning they have outgrown their current pot and need a larger one. For repotting (not needing a new, larger pot): Regular potting soil tends to be too lightweight for outdoor shrubs in pots. Consider using a high-quality potting soil (Fox Farm's potting soils are great and we of