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 pruning their canes will encourage growth and flower formation? It will […]
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, so June is still the beginning of […]
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 absorbs it. This […]
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 boot! Here are some of the basics you need to know to grow a […]
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 June and July and when they […]
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 […]
