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February Tree / Shrub Spotlight

February Tree / Shrub Spotlight

This month our T/S Spotlight falls on two beauties you can plant today for decades of enjoyment - one with extraordinary blooms and the other a classic blue/green evergreen the whole neighborhood will envy. Exbury Azaleas:  This lesser known hybrid member of the...

Tree & Shrub Spotlight: January

Tree & Shrub Spotlight: January

This month, our tree and shrub spotlight falls on two great choices for winter planting!  By planting your tree or shrub now, it will have time to establish an underground root system so that when growing season arrives in a few months, your addition will have a...

Pruning Knockouts & Crape Myrtles

Two of the most spectacular additions to any landscape are Knockout Roses and Crape Myrtles!  Both offer fabulous color way beyond a single season each year, and both are amazingly easy to grow and tend in our area.  REMINDER:  This is a super planting season and...

Fall Planting of Trees

Fall Planting of Trees

While many of us might think that spring is the perfect time to plant trees, it is well known in the landscaping industry that the fall season is prime time for planting of a large assortment of trees and shrubs. And if you follow our advice, you’ll be very happy with...

Now is the Time to Plant Trees & Shrubs

Now is the Time to Plant Trees & Shrubs

Every advantage goes to trees and shrubs that are planted in October!  The first advantage is YOURS, since temps are comfortable enough that you don’t even have to break a sweat doing it. The next advantage is to the trees and shrubs themselves, since this is perfect...

Fall is for Planting

Fall is for Planting

Fall is time to plant what? How about ALMOST ANYTHING?! It is widely accepted throughout the horticultural industry that Fall is the BEST time of the year to plant perennials, trees, shrubs, many herbs, &  more! What is it that makes Autumn the ideal season for...

Shade Trees – Nature’s A/C

Shade Trees – Nature’s A/C

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...

A Very Berry Good Idea

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...

Hydrangeas – Stunning Summer Color

Hydrangeas – Stunning Summer Color

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...

Amazing Azaleas

Amazing Azaleas

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...

Pruning Your Fruit Trees

Pruning Your Fruit Trees

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...

Growing Your Own Berries

Growing Your Own Berries

Growing up in the country, there were always all sorts of berries you could pluck right off the bushes in the backyard for a quick, sweet snack. The taste was amazing and the fact that you could walk out your back door and immediately be able to enjoy a smorgasbord of...

Pruning Fruit Trees

Pruning Fruit Trees

If you’ve ever planted a fruit tree and then all but forgotten about it afterward, you know that scenario can turn into quite a disaster.  In order for your trees to thrive, you must take proper care of them, which means they must be pruned on a regular basis. Pruning...