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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

We're always looking a season (or two!) ahead here at the nursery. We plant our (huge!) pumpkin patch in our fields in mid-June. Mid-late June is the ideal time to plant most varieties. Planting at this time will give you pumpkins in mid-September to mid/ late October, just in time for Halloween.   If you'd like to plant some in your own backyard, here are some tips: You can plant pumpkin seeds directly in the ground. If your ground is tough, we recommend tilling it beforehan

It's time to take a good look at any plants that stay in container pots outdoors year-round. If they've been in those pots for two years or more, it's time to either repot with fresh soil or pot up- meaning they have outgrown their current pot and need a larger one. For repotting (not needing a new, larger pot):  Regular potting soil tends to be too lightweight for outdoor shrubs in pots. Consider using a high-quality potting soil (Fox Farm's potting soils are great and we of

Deciduous trees are prone to suckers, which means (as our photo below shows) that your tree has put forth the effort to produce a new branch or stem, but it's near the base of the tree and is not needed there. Suckers happen on most deciduous trees, especially Crape Myrtles, Dogwoods, Japanese Maples, and younger trees in general. Prune those low-growing stems or branches as soon as you notice them (if you don't want them there, of course) because they "suck" the energy that

Peonies are such a beauty in mid-spring! After they've finished blooming, there is a simple tip to help them be on their way to creating gorgeous blooms again next year. Deadhead spent blooms by pruning the flower back to the first set of leaves (the first set of leaves closest to the bloom). Do this on each bloom.   More tips for caring for your Peonies: Y ou will not truly prune this shrub until late fall (at which point you can cut it back to about an inch off the ground).

Nothing says spring and summer like fresh-cut flowers in your home, especially when they come straight from your garden! Whether you love them beside your kitchen sink or in your bedroom, cut flowers add cheerfulness and serenity indoors. There are many options that make excellent cut flowers. Below, we're sharing 22 of our absolute favorites! Perennials: Coneflowers Black Eyed Susan Lenten Rose   (this blooms in late winter to mid-spring for a great option in cooler months)