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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

Late winter is a great time to amend the soil in your garden. There are several reasons you might need to do this, and we will lay out those main scenarios below. New Builds: There are so many new homes being built all around our area! It is amazing to see the growth that is taking place throughout Nashville. This is exciting (unless we are talking about the traffic!), but once the new homes are built, homeowners are often left with soils that are compacted, poor, and in need

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

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs! It's technically the best time to plant almost all trees and shrubs, because it gives new plants time to become acquainted with its new soil and environment before spring and summer growth months. Did you also know that fall is typically our driest season in Middle Tennessee? We've had a very dry summer and are experiencing a dry fall so far. You need to water even established trees and shrubs this fall if we aren't receivin

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

Bagworms show up in early summer and we're starting to see them in Middle Tn. See what they look like in our video below. You need to take a close look at your plants at this time of the year to see if you see any small bagworms on your plants. It's much easier to eradicate them while they are small before you have a large infestation. Bagworms can be detrimental to a plant, so if you suspect you have them based on what we're showing in this video, please call us at 615-468-2

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