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It's always exciting to see the first signs of spring. In Middle Tennessee, early spring-blooming plants are abundant. Below, we are sharing 10 of the earliest spring bloomers. Add one (or several) of these to enjoy in your garden in early spring. Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold' Forsythia Brilliant yellow blooms cover this graceful shrub, typically in early March. There are several varieties of Forsythia, which vary in size. Plant in 6+ hours of sunlight for the best bl

Being successful with houseplants can be a challenge with all the varied instruction out there. We will try to make it easy for you with the following information: STEP 1: Light Placing plants in the proper light conditions is your first step to success. We group light conditions into 3 categories: LOW LIGHT: Northern exposure with no direct sun. East or west exposure with curtain filtered sun. Some plant labels will use descriptive words, such as indirect light, defused ligh

Just a little care now can make a big difference later in the season. STEP 1: Aerate Compacted soil is hard for water, air and roots to penetrate, and that makes it hard for grass. A core aerator is best and can be rented for about a half a day and should cost around $40. This machine resembles a large tiller and uses steel tubes to take plugs of soil from the lawn. Aerating once a year reduces compaction and increases the vigor of your lawn. Warning: This machine is self-p