A landscape full of color and life all year long – one that welcomes you home and brings a smile to your face the moment you pull in the driveway – sigh. Who wouldn't want that?! At Evergreen of Johnson City our goal is to help you create that atmosphere at YOUR home....
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September Gardening Calendar
(Note: Some tasks from last month can carry over into this month due to the closeness in the season. If you have already performed any of these tasks, enjoy the feeling of having that task complete!) LAWNS Apply step 3 Fertilome lawn fertilizer with weed preventer....
August Gardening Calendar
(Note: Some tasks from last month can carry over into this month due to the closeness in the season. If you have already performed any of these tasks, enjoy the feeling of having that task complete!) LAWNS Click here for a link to Evergreen’s 4 Step DIY lawncare...
Bearded Iris
We see why the Bearded Iris is Tennessee's official state flower and now is the ideal time to plant the gorgeous bearded Iris to give it plenty of time to settle in before winter. These stately beauties will add elegance to your landscape for years to come, so plant...
A Crape Myrtle
Isn't it amazing that those gorgeous Crape Myrtles around town are STILL holding on to their fabulous color?! They'll continue to do so into autumn! No wonder they are one of the most popular trees/shrubs in our area. They thrive here! Your only problem with them...
Hydrangea Envy
Nothing screams "Southern Landscape" like a big beautiful Hydrangea! The distinctive colors of their big glorious blooms are true show-stoppers. So stop envying your neighbors' hydrangea and come pick out your own! With the amazing variety of types and...
Enjoy a Bounty of Blueberries
We're in love with blueberries! So many health benefits and SO easy to grow, even in containers. So how can you begin growing your own berries for future picking, instead of having to settle for grocery store goods? Easy! Become a blueberry...
Create Container Gardens for Hot, Late Summer
Choose from our greenhouse full of fresh heat-loving annuals to create gorgeous container gardens for your porch, patio, deck - everywhere and anywhere! Here's how to make the perfect late summer container of color to bloom at least another 8 weeks! Use these same...
Look Out for Brown Patch
Brown Patch, a common lawn disease caused by a fungus, and it thrives in hot weather. It begins as an irregularly shaped spot of brown grass that soon enlarges into a big dead patch. And who wants THAT in their yard? Yech! Here's how to treat...
Harvest Time
Pick summer veggies on a regular basis. Beans, squash, okra, and others grow tough and/or bitter if left on the plant too long. Prime picking time is first thing in the morning. Read more about harvesting summer vegetables... Picking snap beans is a two-handed job -...
Summer Color Selections in the Landscape
Beautiful summer color goes beyond just summer flowers. You can incorporate summer blooming shrubs for beautiful color year after year. Check out some of these great choices for long time summer color in the landscape. Roses: Landscape roses have surged in popularity...
July Vegetables
Plenty of yummy easy vegetables can be planted this month including lettuce! See what else you should plant now... Some of the most popular veggies for July planting include bush beans - they germinate quickly in warm soil and will produce heavily in late...
Avoid Mid-Summer Dry Out
During the heat of the summer, it can be tough to keep up with container gardens. They dry out faster than flowers planted in the soil, and nothing will spoil the beauty of hanging basket of flowers or a porch container than drying out! Pick up one our simple...
Crape Care for July
The Crape Myrtle is a traditional and gorgeous highlight of any Southern landscape. Now available in more colors and styles than every before, here are a few easy tips to help your crapes thrive despite the summer heat! If you haven't yet fertilized your Crapes for...
July Gardening Calendar
(Note: Some tasks from last month can carry over into this month due to the closeness in the season. If you have already performed any of these tasks, enjoy the feeling of having that task complete!) LAWNS Click here for a link to Evergreen’s 4 Step DIY lawncare...
Summer Time “Did You Knows”
Did you know? If you apply a slow-release fertilizer to soil around plants in mid-July, it will spur growth and flower formation? A great one is our Evergreen of Johnson City Professional Nursery Special 12-6-6.Did you know? Removing spent blooms from roses and...
What’s New in Shrubs for 2019!
Evergreen of Johnson City prides itself on quality products and service as well as it’s extensive line up of offering in all of it’s products. Our tree & shrub department purchases from the highest quality growers all across the United States but only...
June Gardening Calendar
(Note: Some tasks from last month can carry over into this month due to the closeness in the season. If you have already performed any of these tasks, enjoy the feeling of having that task complete!) LAWNS You can still put down Step 2 of Evergreen’s 4-Step Lawn Care...
A Full Supply of Summer Annuals
Haven't planted your summer annuals yet? Evergreen of Johnson City is just about the ONLY garden center that offers a new crops of fresh summer annuals all month! Local gardeners like us know that annuals in our area can last all the way to November in many cases,...
A Loooong Laaaawn Summer
As heat settles in for the summer, here are some special tips from our lawn care experts to keep your lawn grass healthy and green! Don't water the lawn at night - do it in the morning! Watering at night allows it sit on the grass for several hours, before the sun...
You’re In the South! Say To-MAY-to!
Nobody appreciates a great tomato like we Southerners do, and nobody GROWS a great tomato like Evergreen of Johnson City customers. We have hundreds of plants, dozens of different kinds, and the strongest healthiest tomato plants everywhere. Plus great prices to...
Be a Watering Wizard
Being a wiz at watering is a matter of know what to water, what to NOT water, when to water and how much. June it is especially important to get watering right, for your plants, flowers and vegetables to enjoy a long healthy summer! Dry spells are inevitable during...