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In spring, it can be tempting to come to the garden center and pick up one (or three!) of everything in bloom. Maybe not literally everything  in bloom, but you understand what we are saying! It can be easy to purchase several different plants and then come home and wonder how to incorporate everything you love into your garden. That's where landscape elements such as repetition, color, texture, and form come into play. Repetition:  Often, unless it is a focal point, plants l

Many trees can be planted under electrical lines and never get close in size to needing to be trimmed by the power company. In this post, we will list several tree and shrub varieties that work well to stay under most power lines. Most power lines are above 25' in height, but sometimes they are below this approximation. If your gardening bed is near or under power lines, browse this list and use it as a guide when deciding what to plant. The plants listed below are 25' or le

Privacy screens can be desired for any number of reasons. Whether you want to block an unsightly view, create a cozy gardening space, or need privacy from neighbors, these are excellent reasons as to why you might need a privacy screen. You can use a variety of materials, such as fencing, a trellis, or even a building, such as a barn or shed, to create a privacy screen; however, today, we will share about plants you can use instead (or in addition to one of these structures).

Happy Earth Day! Below are 15 ways your local nursery shows love to our Earth every day. Riverbend Nurseries' Tree Fields in Autumn 1. We continually plant trees! Have you seen some of our tree fields while driving by? 2. When possible, we use eco-friendly pots 3. We recycle our plastic pots 4. We grow organic vegetable and herb plants Growing Thousands of Mums 5. We plant, grow, and sell pollinator-friendly plants 6. We grow native plants 7. We never use neonicotinoids Teach

If you find that you spend most of your time in your garden in the evening, you may love a moon garden! A moon garden is a breathtaking garden that shines in the moonlight. Primarily, the color white is used to reflect the moonlight. In addition to adding whites, to create a moon garden, you need an abundance of light in the evening, specifically from the moon. It's important to create your moon garden where you do not have a lot of trees hindering the natural evening light.

Cottage gardens are classic, timeless, and gorgeous. They are informal, relaxed spaces where flowers and pollinators abound. Plants are usually arranged in a naturalistic manner and focus on visual texture, color, fragrance, and the ability to attract birds and pollinators. Perennials, annuals, biennials, fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, evergreens, and flowering shrubs can all be a part of a cottage garden. Pollinators are also a focus of cottage gardens. Cottage gardens are

It's important to understand the essential elements of a successful garden. Soil, sunlight, water, fertilizer and mulch are all essential elements that every beginner gardener needs to know about to be a great gardener. We will share about each today. Understanding Soil Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. In Middle Tennessee, we tend to have a fair amount of clay in our soil. This is important to know because clay holds onto water which can lead to root rot in plants

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

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