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Recently, our owner, Mr. Steve Bennett, was interviewed by TN Farm Bureau on the unexpectedly harsh winter weather we received at Christmas. Temperatures quickly dropped 50 degrees in the matter of a few hours, and went below freezing. This lasted several days. Many plants were damaged because of how quickly the temperatures dropped. Listen to Steve's interview below for more. https://tnfarmbureau.org/a-freeze-to-remember It's important to know that we won't know the extent

When creating a haven for birds, they need you to provide food, water, and shelter. We're sharing tips for attracting them to your garden in today's post. It's imperative to provide food they love to attract them to your garden. Songbirds especially love sunflower seeds, while almost all backyard birds love peanuts (unsalted) and dried fruits such as cranberries and raisins. An easy way to feed the birdies is to make your own suet using items you have already in your kitchen.

Water and water well! Fall is the best time to plant but it's also our driest season in Middle TN! All newly planted plants (planted within the last year) need to be deeply watered every 3-4 days during fall when we aren't getting adequate rainfall (and we haven't for awhile!). For trees and shrubs, "deep watering" means setting a hose at the base of the plant on a slow stream of water for approx. 20 minutes every 3-4 days. A very slow stream of water is important so it slowl

Beginning a new gardening bed? Planting in an existing one? Digging in the dirt to plant fall vegetables? Wanting to plant a shade tree? If so, and you live in Middle Tennessee, chances are you need to amend your soil before you begin planting. We're sharing about products today that the professional landscapers use and trust. Organic Garden Soil: Ideal for building raised beds, vegetable gardens, or amending traditional gardens, our organic garden mix is all you could want i

Thriller, filler, and spiller. Three important words when talking about dressing up your container pots for spring and summer! These three words are what we use here at the garden center to create beautiful, custom potting arrangements for clients, as well as for ourselves at our own homes! When deciding what plants to use to fill your container pots this spring, you need to be looking for a thriller first and foremost. This is the tallest piece at the center of your pot. Al

We are running out of time to plant bulbs here in Middle TN for a guaranteed bloom this spring. If you received bulbs for Christmas or haven't planted yours yet, OR you want to stop by and pick from our large selection of bulbs, plan to have them planted by the first or second week of January to enjoy blooms this spring! Below is a guide we hope you find helpful, as the depth of planting varies depending on bulb variety.

Poinsettias are here! In vibrant colors of red, pink, and white, they truly transform the inside of our greenhouse into a Christmas wonderland. Many people love this holiday staple, and we are here to share several tips to help you care for yours this season. Care Tips: Poinsettias are tropical flowers and therefore need to stay indoors. When you pick yours out at the nursery, you'll even notice the inside of our greenhouse is warm and toasty, where they are; they need that w

As the cooler temperatures set in this fall, bring the outdoors in by adding more houseplants to your life! Whether you're new to growing indoor plants or a seasoned professional, having plants inside your home has a host of benefits, including improvement of health and emotional well-being. "Indoor jungle" are rooms primarily filled with plants. These rooms are also called "growing rooms", as there tends to be ample sunlight and large windows for plants to thrive in. Some ho

At this time of the year, many plants can begin to look pretty tired. Here are some tried-and-true favorites that continue to look amazing into August and September. Adding a few of these to your landscape will help create four-season color and add life to your gardening bed at a hot time of the year. Barberry Black Eyed Susan (shown above) Chrysanthemum Crape Myrtle Coleus Dwarf Burning Bush Heuchera Hydrangea Nandina Ornamental Grasses Rosemallow Rose of Sharon Click on a