The only thing better than a vibrant landscape is one that requires minimal work to keep alive. That’s why low-maintenance gardening has become a popular trend for those who desire beauty without the constant upkeep. Enter perennial plants, the ultimate solution for...
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Annual vs. Perennial Plants: Which is Best for Your Garden?
Choosing the right plants for your garden can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with many decisions. One of the most important is choosing between annual or perennial plants. Each type has its benefits, and the right option for your garden depends on your...
10 Perfect Houseplants & Herbs for Cooking & Aromatherapy
Houseplants have always been a beloved part of home decor that invites a touch of nature indoors. However, their benefits extend far beyond aesthetics. Functional houseplants can enhance your culinary creations and provide natural aromatherapy. In this guide, your...
Why Consider Raised Bed Gardening?
I'm Considering Raised Bed Gardening This Year – Why is it so popular? Good question! Whether you grow flowers or vegetables, people are totally into raised beds for a variety of reasons. Start thinking about it now and do some research on purchasing one of the...
Give Your Lawn Some Love
This is an ideal time to finally rid get those embarrassing bare spots in your lawn taken care of. They are unsightly and, frankly, your neighbors are judging you. HA! Just Kidding! But we know how frustrating they can be to deal with so if you take these simple...
A Timeless Southern Tradition – The Hydrangea!
Hydrangea are as traditional to Southern summers as sweet tea and lake swimmin'! And nobody likes Southern traditions more than we do here at Evergreen of Johnson City! Our selection of strong healthy hydrangea ready to be planted is HUGE, and the ideal time of...
Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners: Everything to Know
Welcome to the world of greenhouse gardening! Whether you're a seasoned horticulturist looking to expand your horizons or a beginner eager to cultivate your own oasis, a greenhouse offers endless possibilities. In this article, the gardening experts at Evergreen of...
Evergreen of Johnson City March 2024 Seminars
Get a Jump Start on Weeds
Definition: A weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation – a “plant in the wrong place”. What a nice way to describe something that drives gardener's crazy! Nothing can ruin the appearance of a landscape bed like the presence of weeds – and...
The Evergreen 4-Step Lawn Care Program
About the Program We have assembled this collection of lawn fertilizers and weed controls. By simplifying the process, our goal is to make it easy for homeowners to easily apply the right products at the right time. Full implementation will...
Spring Seminars 2022
Blooming Trees & Shrubs – Colorful, Elegant and/or Adorable!
Timing is everything, and for flowering shrubs and small flowering trees in particular, EARLY fall is the best time for planting! Larger, non-blooming trees and shrubs can be planted any time in the autumn, but these early months (September-October) are much better...
Succulents Rule, So Here Are Succulent Rules!
Succulents are so popular, it seems wise tp remind you of a few easy but important steps toward maintaining their good health. We have a super variety of succulents from whimsical to interesting, from beautiful to just plain cute! And even though they are in the...
Whatever You Do, Don’t “Leaf” Your Lawn Alone!
Why? Because leaving leaves scattered over your lawn can be devastating for your lawn grass! Fall offers so many great opportunities to improve your lawn - especially since our area features "cool season" grasses, like fescus, rye and bluegrass. Applying fertilizer...
The East Tennessee “Tropical” Storm Surge!
Did you miss it? It's been going on all summer! There's been a storm of interest in tropical plants this year, and a surge of customers clamoring for them! They have been adding color and excitement to porches, decks and patios all season. And now that we're nearing...
Love Those Perennials
So what's NOT great about Perennials? Hm. Sorry. We can't think of a single thing! Great value, easy to grow, amazing selection, and each year they return on their own, bigger and better. And if you come to our greenhouses right now, you'll find a big selection of...
Beautiful Bountiful Herb Gardens
We talk a lot about all the wonderful benefits of herbs - the medicinal benefits, the endless cooking advantages, even for use in arts and crafts projects. But don't overlook how just plain BEAUTIFUL an herb garden can be. Let's take a closer look at a couple of...
Lacebugs May Sound Pretty but They are Nothing but Trouble
Lacebugs may sound pretty but they are nothing but trouble - and, boy, do they LOVE azaleas! And since azaleas are so popular in our area, we wanted to let you know how and when to start the attack on Lacebugs. And we're sure you are not surprised to know NOW is the...
Deadhead: A Grateful Dead fan or Garden Ritual?
Both, actually! Putting Jerry Garcia aside for the moment, deadheading in your garden is an essential but simple task that results in more and better blooms for your flowers. The reasoning behind why deadheading is so effective is simple. When a flower that has...
Daylilies – The Darling of Your Summer Garden
It's a waterfall of dark green fronds, from which bright colorful flowers burst forth into a colorful array of flowers. It's the Daylily, it's gorgeous and it's classically Southern! A Southern landscape without daylilies? Perish the thought! They are beautiful...
A Surprising Garden Savior
Most folks think of using mulch in winter to help protect plants, shrubs, trees and more from freezing temps. But mulch is also a summertime essential, working to help everything survive the summer heat unscathed! A layer of mulch will help the soil retain water,...
Don’t Let It bug You
There's nothing like sitting out on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the not-so-relaxing sound of "Buzz/Ow/Slap.....Buzz/Ow/Slap!" As the temps start heating up this month, outside insects will become even more frequent visitors. So surround your porch,...