Deadhead: A Grateful Dead fan or Garden Ritual?
Both, actually! Putting Jerry Garcia aside for the moment, deadheading in your garden is an essential but simple task that results in more and better blooms for your flowers. The […]
Don’t Let It bug You
There’s nothing like sitting out on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the not-so-relaxing sound of “Buzz/Ow/Slap…..Buzz/Ow/Slap!” As the temps start heating up this month, outside insects will […]
Caring For a New Addition to the Family
You’re not just planting a new tree or shrub, you know. You’re adding to your landscape family of beauty! Okay, okay, we get carried away sometimes, but we LOVE our […]
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 […]
Planting Like a Pro
There are certain specific steps our experts here at EJC take to ensure a successful planting! Whether it is trees, shrubs or perennials or all of the above, some particular […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]