Step under a shade tree on a hot summer East Tennessee day and the temperature immediately lowers at least ten degrees or more – what’s not to love about THAT?! In addition to being just plain beautiful and offering that welcome break from the sun, shade trees planted close to the house can help save […]
They taste great, they’re great for your health, they’re easy and affordable to grow – there is just no downside to growing your own berries! So why haven’t you started yet? The EJC experts stand ready to help you with free, expert advice for successfully growing berry shrubs and vines in our area. And there […]
It’s no wonder that Hydrangeas have become the staple of a beautiful Southern landscape! Unlike most shrubs, the hydrangea’s blooming period starts in late spring and continues straight through the summer. You might not think that something this gorgeous could be strong enough to stand up to the summer heat, but you’d be wrong! Available […]
Azaleas and Rhododendrons are among the most popular flowering shrubs and are commonly used in landscapes in many regions. Their spring beauty offers blossoms of white, pink, reds, lavenders, orange and purples, providing an array of color to any landscape. Typically these flowering shrubs are acid loving, meaning they prefer soils with a low pH […]
What is more beautiful than the lush colors of azaleas that have been blooming all over town? Plant some in your landscape today and you’ll enjoy decades of their vibrant spring colors. You can choose the classic traditional azaleas that bloom in late spring or opt for the re-blooming Bloom-A-Thon Azaleas that show off their […]
There are plenty of reasons to keep your fruit trees pruned, chief among them is that you want to keep them looking good and healthy but also because you want them to continue to grow and bear quality fruit. Another big reason is that pruned trees add a lot to your landscaping and can increase […]
In general it’s assumed that spring is the best time to do any kind of planting. It’s certainly a good time to get plants in the ground for both a vegetable or flower garden but it’s not necessarily the only time for planting trees and shrubs. Share This!
You’ve reaped the glorious benefits of a beautiful garden – whether it’s full of vegetables or flowers – all spring and summer. Now, however, fall has arrived and it’s time to get your space ready for the cold temperatures and precipitation of winter. So, what’s so tough about that? Vegetables and Annual flowers are likely […]
For many, it’s been a long held myth that regardless of what you’re planting, spring is the best (and for some, the only) time you should even think about putting something in the ground. Though it will always be one of the most sought after times for planting and enhancing landscapes, spring planting does immediately […]
Ever wonder why your plants are looking a little droopy or like they might be diseased? It could be that you’re overwatering, not watering them enough or even wetting them down at the wrong time of the day. A few tips about the best way to water your plants: Pay attention to the root area. […]
