Don’t be intimidated by the idea of adding a water garden to your landscape! Even if you don’t have much room, you can still enjoy the simple pleasures a water garden adds to your surroundings with an above-ground garden or a small in-ground water garden that does not require a lot of space or worry. […]
Mid-Summer is perfect for gardening, but some of us (Weather Wimps) can’t bear the heat and like to turn our attention to bringing plants and color into our homes! Trendy Succulents are the perfect plant for forgetful gardeners. Or brown-thumb gardeners. Or gardeners who are easily confused. OR anyone who loves beautiful, unusual plants in […]
Nothing shouts Southern Color like our glorious Crape Myrtles! At Evergreen of Johnson City, we specialize in Crapes (among a whole lot of other things) and would love to help you choose the one that fits your landscape, your tastes, and your budget! The variety of size and colors present some gorgeous possibilities for your […]
With inevitable dry spells ahead of us during the hot summer months, you may choose to water your lawn grass. And for newly planted (2 years) trees, shrubs and perennials there is no choice – you MUST water sufficiently in order for them to thrive. As with most things, there is a right way and […]
There are all kinds of herbs and plants that are natural repellents to summer’s annoying mosquitoes. Fill your porch or deck with these and mosquitoes will be more likely to keep their distance and let you enjoy summer nights in peace! Lavender – EVERYONE should be growing lavender somewhere in their landscape! The beautiful purple […]
Cool season vegetables are on their way out, so keep the dinner table full with warm season veggies you can plant today! Here are some great warm-season veggies you can plant and some tips on growing a bumper crop! In addition to that summer classic Tomatoes (click here to read last month’s article on growing […]
Some of the showiest flowers in the garden come from heat-loving summer bulbs and plants you can pop in the ground this month. Dahlias, Gladiola and lots more will turn your garden into a showplace! Here are some suggestions for creating a gorgeous summer flower garden for your consideration… With all of these heat-loving flowers, […]
