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 to sow grass […]
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 until planting time next […]
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. By planting in […]
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! But before you bring them indoors… Remember to do it gradually. […]
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 Thanksgiving. Number 2 is that you DON’T want […]
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 and ornamental kale is, and the answer is simple. Though they […]
Just ahead is the hardest season for the beautiful birds that hang around here in East Tennessee each winter. Food becomes scarce, shelter is harder to find, and natural protection is at a minimum. Come stroll around our Birdfeeding department for a look at our birdhouses, special seed blends for food, bird baths for water […]
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Composting is simple when you know what you’re doing, and that’s what we’re here to help you with! With benefits like enriching the soil, helping to retain moisture and suppress plant diseases, and encouraging the production of beneficial bacteria, who WOULDN’T want to engage in this great gardening practice? Choose a spot for your compost […]
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 possible: Keep the color going by choosing […]
