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Hydrangeas are many gardeners' favorite! There are many different types of hydrangeas, and it can be confusing to know when to prune each variety or how to care for each one. We're taking the guesswork out of caring for them today in this blog post. For further information, be sure to ask us on Instagram, Facebook, or at the garden center! How do I know if my hydrangea is for shade or sun? Shade hydrangeas are known as Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea serrata (a mountain hydr

By deeply watering your new plants (planted within the past year or less), you're establishing their root system, encouraging the roots to grow down deep, resulting in a healthier plant. Deep watering gives new plants a great start to becoming established. This is a hot week; we aren't only talking about how to water new plants. Below, we also have tips for container pots, annuals, and established plants. For new trees and shrubs Set your hose on a slow, steady stream of wate

Easy-to-grow, gorgeous, and re-grow each year, perennials are an excellent addition to a gardening bed. Below, we are sharing with you some of the best beginner perennials to grow. If you are new to gardening, this list is for you. Perennials come back each year, so you don't have to re-buy as you do with annuals. An easy way to recall the difference between perennials and annuals is by remembering that you buy annuals "annually". It is nice to have a mixture of both perenn

Peonies are such a beauty in mid-spring! They are perennial, bloom profusely after a couple of years (more on that below), are deer-resistant, and are just lovely in every way. We are sharing how to care for them in today's post! How to plant Peonies: Plant Peonies in well-draining, fertile soil. If you have clay in your soil (as most of us do here in Middle Tennessee), you will want to amend it with soil conditioner. We can instruct you on how to do this simple task at the

Are there many things that smell as sweet as a Lilac in full bloom in spring? Fragrance aside, their blooms are breathtaking!! Lilacs will not tolerate the hot summers and very mild winters south of our state, but thankfully, several varieties thrive in Middle Tennessee! In our area with our hot, summer sun, Lilacs grow best in full sun with some light afternoon shade. They love medium-moist, well-drained soil. Their breathtaking blooms put on a spectacular show in April. W

Many of us have full sun in our front yards, especially if you live in a newer neighborhood that doesn't have many shade trees. It can be difficult to know what shrubs to grow that will thrive in our hot summer sun, and we all want beautiful curb appeal! Today, we are sharing 16 specific varieties of shrubs that thrive in full sun. Of the shrubs we share below, many of their varieties thrive in full sun. Use our Plant Finder tool to help determine others you might want to l

When you have a gardening space that is on the small side, it's nice because you have less mowing and maintenance; however, it can also be frustrating trying to figure out what plants will stay small and work well in your space without overcrowding. Many homes, condos, and townhomes today have less yard space than they used to, and this is a frequent challenge homeowners ask us about at Riverbend. Many times, homeowners only have approximately a 12′ x 12′ yard to work with, o

As spring nears, it's the perfect time to use horticultural oil. Also known as dormant oil, horticultural oil is used at this time of the year (in late winter/ early spring) as an effective, all-natural insecticide to help keep insects at bay (especially insects that will damage plants). It's also useful to eradicate mites and scale. We use horticultural oil on nearly all of our outdoor plants here at the nursery and love it because it is all-natural, organic, and doesn't hur

Snake Plant ( Dracaena trifasciata, previously Sansevieria) is a great houseplant to start with if you're new to having indoor plants. It is a striking plant that visually adds beauty in a home. It has many features that we will talk about today. We will also share why they are easy-to-grow and share ideas of where to place them in your home. Characteristics of Snake Plants Variegated leaves: Snake plants have gorgeous, variegated leaves, that varies some, depending on the v