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16 Trees & Shrubs that are Suitable Under Power Lines
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
Rebekah
May 2, 20254 min read


How to Create a Privacy Screen Using A Variety of Deciduous and Evergreen Plants
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).
Rebekah
Apr 24, 20253 min read


How to Create a Moon Garden
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.
Rebekah
Apr 19, 20252 min read


21 of Our Favorite Perennials for a Cottage Garden
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
Rebekah
Apr 11, 20256 min read


The 5 Building Blocks of Gardening: Essential Tips for Beginner Gardeners
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
Rebekah
Apr 9, 20256 min read


How to Successfully Grow Roses
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
Rebekah
Mar 8, 20255 min read


15 Popular Herbs: Several Benefits & Uses
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
Rebekah
Mar 6, 20253 min read


How to Spot Bagworms
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
Rebekah
Jul 10, 20241 min read


How to Water in this Heat/ Lack of Rain
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
Rebekah
Jun 24, 20242 min read

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