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Bulbs for Spring 2021 – Get ‘Em While You Can!
Hold off on planting your spring bulbs until almost Thanksgiving, when danger of any early growth from warm spells has mostly passed. But DO stock up on your favorites this month, and the sooner the better. They tend to disappear fast and by planting time, you may...
Planting and Growing Herbs in the Fall & Winter
We have the best selection of herbs in the area and can't wait to show them off to you! Come pick up your favorites - whether you're growing them indoors or out, we have everything you need (and we do mean EVERYTHING) to successfully grow herbs for cooking, for...
Pansies and Violas The Go-To Plants for Winter Color!
Here are the ABC's of Pansy & Violas. Pansies and their little sister, Violas, can be counted on to provide vibrant color against a winter landscape. They are remarkably sturdy plants and with only a little help from you, they will thrive right through next...
Time to Bring Tropicals Indoors
Bringing sensitive outdoor plants like tropicals indoors for the season successfully is a simple 2-step process. First spray them first for insects and/or eggs that are looking to hitch a ride indoors! We recommend using Natural Guard Neem Insect Spray to get rid of...
Glorious Grass, Glorious Lawn
This is the month to make it happen. Even if you don't do any other lawn care the rest of the year, the few steps you take in October will give you beautiful results! Simple things like removing fallen leaves and debris will help since your grass can not grow if the...
Venus Fly Trap
Citrus Tree Care Sheet
Poppin’ Color with Shrubs & Trees
Nothing revitalizes the spirit like a POP of color - especially when it is waiting for you in your yard, when you pull up after a long day. That POP can put a smile on your face every time! At Evergreen of Johnson city, we have 3 very special trees and shrubs that...
Add Flavor to Your Life and Your Cooking with Herbs
Herbs are more popular than ever as more and more folks turn their attention to self-sustenance. There are centuries old medicinal herbs and cooking herbs to spice up almost any entree or side dish you can imagine! We're please to tell you that our selection of...
Forever Plants A.K.A PERENNIALS
Plant it, and done! Sit back and enjoy years and years of gorgeous blooms and fascinating foliage - what a payoff for very little effort! Here at Evergreen of Johnson City we have thousands of perennial plants to choose from and a special group of favorites has been...
Cool Cactus & Sweet Succulents
Cactus and succulents are really enjoying their day in the sun, so to speak! Seems like they gain new fans every day and we're keeping up with the demand here at EJC. Come make your selections from hundreds of possibilities! Any large shallow pot can be an excellent...
Talkin’ Tropics
Never in the history of Evergreen of Johnson City have we had a selection THIS BIG of tropical plants! So big, in fact, we had to open a new greenhouse just to house them! Each one is strong and healthy and ready to take home today and bring a touch of the tropics...
Fiddle Leaf Fig Care
Summer Watering – Trees & Shrubs
As summer temperatures set in, it is important to remember to provide adequate water to any trees and shrubs still in their first two growing seasons. New plantings at this time of year should be watered as follows: Deeply water at planting For the first two weeks,...
Puuuuurfectly Safe Houseplants
We love our plants - they add life and beauty to a home like nothing else! But we also love our pets. They, too, add life and beauty to a home, plus they are a lot more fun to play with than a plant! Fortunately you don't have to choose one or the other for your...
Squirrels & Bird Food
Do squirrels keep eating the bird seed you put out for the birds? These cute but pesky little guys can really put a dent in your bird food supply! Try using bird food that contains ingredients that birds cannot detect but squirrels can - and they hate it! We offer...
Birdbaths in Winter
Q: I keep having to break the ice on my birdbath. When I forget, I'm afraid they'll go thirsty. Any ideas? Absolutely! We're glad you asked because it gives us a chance to remind ALL of our friends to smash up that ice frequently. That water is a necessity and...
Pet Friendly Houseplants
Here's a list of some (but not all) of our most popular houseplants that are harmless to pets (both cats and most dogs, too). For the plant's safety, it's best to place someone where that is inaccessible to felines but that is sometimes hard to do since cats are...
February Planting
Q: I'm tempted to plant some young trees since the ground is pretty soft due to rains and to the occasional warming spells we've had this winter. Is it too early? I don't want them to be killed by any late freezes still to come. You are wise to get a jump...
February Lawn Tips
In February, we recommend you test your soil pH to determine if lime is needed and if so, how much. We have easy, affordable tests available for do-it-yourselfers. Remember, too, that the end of February marks the beginning of grass sowing time! You can sow your...
Lawncare
Lawn Care – How can I hit the ground running when it comes to getting a great lawn this year? The key to a beautiful lawn can be summed up in two words “Planning” and “Patience”. One you have a handle on these two things, anything is possible INCLUDING a lovely green...