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Are there many things that smell as sweet as a Lilac in full bloom in spring? Fragrance aside, their blooms are breathtaking!! Lilacs will not tolerate the hot summers and very mild winters south of our state, but thankfully, several varieties thrive in Middle Tennessee! In our area with our hot, summer sun, Lilacs grow best in full sun with some light afternoon shade. They love medium-moist, well-drained soil. Their breathtaking blooms put on a spectacular show in April. W

In honor of this being Holy Week, leading up to Easter, we would like to share with you a favorite Southern tale about the legend of the Dogwood tree. This beloved tree is a favorite amongst many gardeners! This story is not Biblical, but points to Christ's sacrifice for humankind and Easter. The legend goes that in the days of Christ, the Dogwood tree was a much larger, strong-trunked tree, much different from the smaller understory tree we are so fond of now. The story co

Many of us have full sun in our front yards, especially if you live in a newer neighborhood that doesn't have many shade trees. It can be difficult to know what shrubs to grow that will thrive in our hot summer sun, and we all want beautiful curb appeal! Today, we are sharing 16 specific varieties of shrubs that thrive in full sun. Of the shrubs we share below, many of their varieties thrive in full sun. Use our Plant Finder tool to help determine others you might want to l