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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 - 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Everything in your landscape and gardens is waking up this month, sensing that Spring is just around the corner. And just like you and me, everything is waking up hungry! With generations of experience in the unique growing atmosphere of East Tennessee, our team here...
All but the most delicate and finicky houseplants can go outdoors now. Dracaena, ferns, ivy, spider plants, ficus trees and even cactus will all benefit from a few months in the Great Outdoors! Remember that most houseplants cannot tolerate full summer sun, so park...
Instilling a love for gardening in children while they are young can also instill a love for Mother Earth and traits like reliability and perseverence. Oh, and it's fun, too. LOTS of fun! Join the growing trend of gardening as a hobby for young ones - we've got all...
