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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

Recently, our owner, Mr. Steve Bennett, was interviewed by TN Farm Bureau on the unexpectedly harsh winter weather we received at Christmas. Temperatures quickly dropped 50 degrees in the matter of a few hours, and went below freezing. This lasted several days. Many plants were damaged because of how quickly the temperatures dropped. Listen to Steve's interview below for more. https://tnfarmbureau.org/a-freeze-to-remember It's important to know that we won't know the extent

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.

Water and water well! Fall is the best time to plant but it's also our driest season in Middle TN! All newly planted plants (planted within the last year) need to be deeply watered every 3-4 days during fall when we aren't getting adequate rainfall (and we haven't for awhile!). For trees and shrubs, "deep watering" means setting a hose at the base of the plant on a slow stream of water for approx. 20 minutes every 3-4 days. A very slow stream of water is important so it slowl

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

At this time of the year, many plants can begin to look pretty tired. Here are some tried-and-true favorites that continue to look amazing into August and September. Adding a few of these to your landscape will help create four-season color and add life to your gardening bed at a hot time of the year. Barberry Black Eyed Susan (shown above) Chrysanthemum Crape Myrtle Coleus Dwarf Burning Bush Heuchera Hydrangea Nandina Ornamental Grasses Rosemallow Rose of Sharon Click on a

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 that most plants appreciate being planted when the weather is cooling down

Spring is almost upon us and the snow and ice are hopefully gone for this year. It is important to prepare your gardening beds for spring. This helps give your plants a great start to the growing season, as well as helps prevent disease and insect problems later this year. Watch our video for essential tasks to complete to get your gardening beds ready for spring!