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Winter is a time of rest for most gardeners. Though the garden may look barren, this chilly season offers a special time for dedicated gardeners, an exciting invitation to dream and prepare for the vibrant seasons ahead. Embracing the quiet moments of winter can spark creativity and set the stage for a flourishing garden in spring. Winter's landscape holds a distinctive beauty amidst its quietness. For gardeners, these still moments are perfect for reflection. In winter's ba

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs! It's technically the best time to plant almost all trees and shrubs, because it gives new plants time to become acquainted with its new soil and environment before spring and summer growth months. Did you also know that fall is typically our driest season in Middle Tennessee? We've had a very dry summer and are experiencing a dry fall so far. You need to water even established trees and shrubs this fall if we aren't receivin

They may look dainty, but they are resilient annuals that thrive in cool weather. Pansies are cheerful and easy-to-care-for annuals that love part to full sun locations. They are often seen in fall and winter container pots, where their bright colors and longevity are valued during our cooler months of the year. They also look beautiful when used as a border in a gardening bed or a mass planting. Pansies and Violas are available in 4" pots for $1 each, and are grown right h

We're sharing quick tips today on how to care for Chrysanthemums- the beloved fall flower! Mums bloom best in full sun locations (6+ hours). Mums bloom once each year. Their flush of blooms last several weeks! Our Mums are perennial. You can plant them and enjoy their blooms year after year. When watering Mums, carefully water at the base of the plant. Their stems are fragile and can easily break when a strong stream of water hits them. Mums are usually pretty thirsty- check

Many perennials give good color into mid-fall. Below are twelve of our favorite perennials for interest in August- October! Aster : A compact, rounded cultivar small enough for containers and small gardens; the fragrant periwinkle-blue flowers are showy and plentiful; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden Beardtongue : Husker Red Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid-summer, which a

If you haven't done so yet, it's time to bring houseplants indoors in preparation for cooler weather this fall. Before bringing them indoors, wipe of the leaves of your houseplants and inspect for any bugs that may be under or on the leaves, and around or in the soil of the pot. Why do some people take their houseplants outdoors in summer? Houseplants are often tropical plants and love humidity. The high humidity we have in Nashville lends itself to a wonderful environment fo

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 because most plants appreciate being planted when the weather is cooling d

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

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