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 some of our most popular perennials on […]
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 them… ROSEMARY: Rosemary is as fragrant as […]
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 time! While […]
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 died remains on its stalk, the plant (not knowing the flower […]
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 yet hardy just like our genes and whether they are gathered by the dozens encircling […]
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, allowing the roots to draw from it even on the […]
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, deck, and outdoor sitting areas with these plants that are known to discourage mosquitoes and more! […]
We all learned a lot of lessons in 2020, including what to do and what not to do when faced with disruptions in our normal way of life. Being more self reliant has become essential to many folks looking for a little peace of mind and the easiest, most affordable and most essential way to […]
You’re not just planting a new tree or shrub, you know. You’re adding to your landscape family of beauty! Okay, okay, we get carried away sometimes, but we LOVE our trees and shrubs and get excited when we adopt them out to families like yours! When you are planting all those gorgeous trees and shrubs […]
Successfully growing roses in our area is easy when you have advice from experts – and you do! Our staff of experts has lived and gardened in Upper East TN and SW VA for more decades than we can count. If you can learn it from a book, we know it. Just as important, if […]
