Think of it as tucking in your plants and garden beds for the winter. Just like you add blankets to your bed, their beds need protection too against harsh winter conditions. According to our experts, late fall - near Thanksgiving - is the best time to lay mulch for...
Great spring gardens begin with great bulbs, and late October & November are finally time to plant them! If you have not already purchased your bulbs, you'll be glad to know that here at EJC will still have lots of options for you to choose from. Our friends at...
Ah, perennials! For beauty and value, they can't be beat! Take advantage of this perfect planting season and pop some perennials in the ground this month. By spring and summer, they'll be ready to show off their gorgeous colors and then return again and again for...
You may wrap up your mowing for the season this month, but don't stop there! Just a couple of easy steps taken this month can go a long way toward giving you beautiful green lawn you deserve! This month through early November is by far the very best time of the year...
Steps to take for your vegetable and flower beds to help them sleep peacefully all winter and spring into action next year! You will be so far ahead of the game next spring if you clean up and prep your garden beds in late October or early November instead of waiting...
Truth is, any time the ground isn't frozen is a good time to plant trees! It's also true that in our part of the country, October is the BEST time, no matter what type of tree you're planting. The key to strong, healthy growth for a tree starts with its root system. ...
As the temperatures finally start to cool a little, it's time to get ready to bring your outdoor plants inside for the season. Lots of container plants like tropicals and tender houseplants can survive the winter indoors and greet another growing season next year! ...
There are two important things to know about planting spring flowering bulbs in our area. Number 1 is that, because of our frequent bursts of warm weather that tend to crop up this month and even the beginning of November, the safest time to plant is around...
For outright drama in your fall landscape and gardens, nothing comes close to the gorgeous color and rosettes of ornamental cabbage and kale! And the colder it gets, the more they like it! WHAT: Lots of folks wonder what the difference between ornamental cabbage...
We Southerners LOVE our mums! They are a colorful area staple and here at Evergreen of Johnson City, we have a tremendous selection that includes strong healthy mums in every color and size! Here are a few tips to keep your mums growing and blooming as long as...
Use this prime planting month to add new shrubs to your landscape. Consider some that add particularly brilliant color to your autumn lawn and gardens. These are some of our favorites: Bayberry: We have several varieties of this lovely shrub available, each in...
September is not too late to plant some of your favorite fall vegetables for a late-fall harvest! You can still plant veggies like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussel sprouts in September, but PLANT THEM ASAP! Keep in mind, though, that because they require...
September 22 marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It's time for a whole new season of color, courtesy of gorgeous, affordable annuals! Mix and Match, or pick a solitary favorite and go crazy with it! Here are some of our favorite autumn options, for...
With so many newer varieties of low-care landscape roses available, more and more of you are adding them to your gardens and landscape. Want to keep your roses blooming and thriving right up until fall? Who wouldn't want that?! Here are some tips from our experts to...
Take a few minutes this month to stroll around your landscape and dream of autumn! While there is no such thing as a "bad" month to plant trees and shrubs, Fall really does offer the BEST! Instead of waiting, why not start your wish list now! Instead of browsing...
There is some serious stress on your lawn right now, due to irregular rain patterns and our usual excessive August heat! Give the lawn grass a break with a few easy steps: Brown patch is unfortunately common in our area this month. Treat it (and the healthy grass...
Here's a quick-tip list for thing to keep up with this month, to keep your gardens flourishing and your creativity flowing! Keep Container plants watered - remember that other than occasional August rains, you are their only resource for moisture. Fertilize those...
The transition from the vitality of summer, when your flowers are looking their fullest and most luxuriant in their containers, to the first frost, when your more delicate plants start to wane, can be a trying time. But take heart, just because fall is coming doesn’t...
OUT-SMARTING THE TRICKIEST WEEDS IN THE YARD! There is a particularly tricky variety of weeds known as Cool Season Weeds that actually germinate during winter! That's right - while we think of weed control mainly in the spring and summer months, these sneaky weeds...
Like many plants, ornamental grasses come alive with beauty and color in the spring and summer - but don't overlook what they can add to your landscape in the fall and winter months too! Many grasses, once they enter the dormant season, still add interest and movement...
Now that you're enjoy the brilliant colors of your Pansies, Viola and ornamental Kale and Cabbage, make sure they perform their very best over the weeks and months ahead! With the proper nutrients, not only can you enhance their colors but you'll also strengthen...
