Truth is, any time the ground isn’t frozen is a good time to plant trees! It’s also true that in our part of the country, October is the BEST time, no matter what type of tree you’re planting. The key to strong, healthy growth for a tree starts with its root system. By planting in […]
As the temperatures finally start to cool a little, it’s time to get ready to bring your outdoor plants inside for the season. Lots of container plants like tropicals and tender houseplants can survive the winter indoors and greet another growing season next year! But before you bring them indoors… Remember to do it gradually. […]
There are two important things to know about planting spring flowering bulbs in our area. Number 1 is that, because of our frequent bursts of warm weather that tend to crop up this month and even the beginning of November, the safest time to plant is around Thanksgiving. Number 2 is that you DON’T want […]
For outright drama in your fall landscape and gardens, nothing comes close to the gorgeous color and rosettes of ornamental cabbage and kale! And the colder it gets, the more they like it! WHAT: Lots of folks wonder what the difference between ornamental cabbage and ornamental kale is, and the answer is simple. Though they […]
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We Southerners LOVE our mums! They are a colorful area staple and here at Evergreen of Johnson City, we have a tremendous selection that includes strong healthy mums in every color and size! Here are a few tips to keep your mums growing and blooming as long as possible: Keep the color going by choosing […]
Use this prime planting month to add new shrubs to your landscape. Consider some that add particularly brilliant color to your autumn lawn and gardens. These are some of our favorites: Bayberry: We have several varieties of this lovely shrub available, each in different variations of color and each with a compact form. The dense fragrant […]
September is not too late to plant some of your favorite fall vegetables for a late-fall harvest! You can still plant veggies like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussel sprouts in September, but PLANT THEM ASAP! Keep in mind, though, that because they require more time to grow, it is absolutely imperative that you fertilize them […]
September 22 marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It’s time for a whole new season of color, courtesy of gorgeous, affordable annuals! Mix and Match, or pick a solitary favorite and go crazy with it! Here are some of our favorite autumn options, for containers, hanging baskets or garden planting: Pansy […]
With so many newer varieties of low-care landscape roses available, more and more of you are adding them to your gardens and landscape. Want to keep your roses blooming and thriving right up until fall? Who wouldn’t want that?! Here are some tips from our experts to keep them producing beautiful blooms for months to […]
