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Get Your Patio and Backyard Ready for Holiday Company
Hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas at your house this year? Your dining room table will be set, your home will sparkle inside, but don't forget about the outdoors, too! Use these simple tips to create a cozy and inviting outdoor space for guests to mingle during holiday gatherings. Make sure to have seating with a few small tables to place drinks. Blow the leaves off your patio or deck, but you can keep the ones in the yard or rake them to your gardening beds. Leaves create a
Rebekah
7 days ago1 min read


Plants that Make Up a Stunning Fall Container Pot
Sure to brighten up your porch or patio this fall, we're sharing 15 plants that make up gorgeous autumnal-themed pots! Some pots are not large enough to hold many plants, of course. If you have a larger container pot that you'd like to fill with several plants this fall, we're here to show you how to put one together! An example of "thriller, filler, and spiller" using spring annuals Remember this simple mantra when putting together a larger container pot: Thriller, Filler, S
Rebekah
Oct 305 min read


Plant Red (or Yellow!) Twig Dogwoods for Amazing Fall and Winter Interest
Red and Yellow Twig Dogwoods are spectacular in fall and winter in the garden! Their bright, colorful stems add an interesting texture and make an artistic addition to a landscape. They are easy to grow and thrive in full sun. They also make excellent cuttings for holiday arrangements. How/ Where to Plant: Pick one color, either red or yellow, and plant in a grouping of 3 or more Or, pick one and tuck it into a garden landscape to be a focal point during the cold months Thi
Rebekah
Oct 231 min read


How to Care for Your Backyard Birds in Fall and Winter
There are several simple steps you can take to care for the birds that frequent your yard this fall and winter. By doing so, you're helping provide everything they need to thrive. You will also, of course, have the added benefit of enjoying their presence in your garden all year long. Below, we are sharing how to care for them over the next several months. Leave the leaves in your gardening beds. During fall and winter, songbirds use the leaves to forage through, in search of
Rebekah
Oct 152 min read


It's Necessary to Water New Plants Well in the Fall
Water and water well! Fall is the best time to plant, but it's also our driest season in Middle TN! Plants in pots typically require...
Rebekah
Sep 181 min read


How to Create Your Own Scarecrow
Making your own scarecrow is a fantastic way to get creative this season, and if you have children, involve them in this fun project!...
Rebekah
Sep 122 min read


Rose of Sharon is One of the Best Late Summer Flowers
Starting in mid-July, Rose of Sharon blooms brilliantly and continually for several weeks into early September. It attracts many...
Rebekah
Sep 51 min read


How to Take Care of Crape Myrtles
Crape Myrtles are a staple in many Southern gardens. Their abundance of showy, large blooms for months in summer makes them a gorgeous...
Rebekah
Aug 203 min read


August Gardening in Middle Tennessee
We don't need to tell you it's hot outside! Here are some tips to help your garden as we begin to slowly transition to fall over the next...
Rebekah
Aug 182 min read

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