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Succulents Rule, So Here Are Succulent Rules! 

Succulents Rule, So Here Are Succulent Rules! 

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...

The East Tennessee “Tropical” Storm Surge!

The East Tennessee “Tropical” Storm Surge!

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...

It’s Moving Day for Houseplants

It’s Moving Day for Houseplants

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...

Growing Children In the Garden (Pun Intended!)

Growing Children In the Garden (Pun Intended!)

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...

They’re Not Just for Christmas Anymore

They’re Not Just for Christmas Anymore

Poinsettias are a beautiful symbol of Christmas, but if you are discarding yours after the holidays, you're missing out on a whole other season of flowering on these gorgeous plants!  Shame on you! The poinsettia in the picture was purchased for Christmas and this...

Open Your Home to New Life in 2021

Open Your Home to New Life in 2021

Brighten up your home, your office, or your home office, with gorgeous green houseplants from the selection at Evergreen of Johnson City. Our greenhouses are at their fullest ever, bursting with houseplant possibilities. Many plants work actively to improve the air...

Time to Bring Tropicals Indoors

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...

Cool Cactus & Sweet Succulents

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

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...

Puuuuurfectly Safe Houseplants

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...

Pet Friendly Houseplants

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...

Orchids: Are They as Hard to Grow as They Seem?

Orchids: Are They as Hard to Grow as They Seem?

Orchids – Are they as hard to grow as they seem? The answer is both Yes and No. Yes, many varieties of orchids can be really tricky to grow successfully. But No, there is one stunning variety that IS easy to grow and will blow you away with its exotic colors and...

Air Quality Houseplants

Air Quality Houseplants

“Air Quality” Houseplants – do they really make a difference? Certain houseplants really can make a difference in the quality of the air you breathe in a home or office. And since this time of year, we spend so much more time indoors, it's especially nice to have an...

Indoor Bulbs for Bountiful Beauty in Winter

Indoor Bulbs for Bountiful Beauty in Winter

Bulbs are gorgeous, but what if you just can't wait until spring?  What if IMPATIENCE is your middle name and you want spring bulbs to bloom in the middle of winter?  Good news - you can have that! Just force them! If you'd like to enjoy those gorgeous...

Debugging Your Houseplants

Debugging Your Houseplants

Inspect houseplants for spider mites, scale, mealybugs, etc. The plants inside your home are a tropical paradise to certain bugs and insects.  Give them a good inspection - changes in leaf color or texture can indicate the presence of insects.  Also look for any very...