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Vibrant purple clematis vine cascading over metal garden archway

6 min read

Best Flowering Vines for Arbors and Pergolas

Training a vine to cover an arbor or pergola can provide shade, add interest to the structure, and provide a beautiful entrance to a garden.  The wrong vine, however, can...

Pink flowering native plant with feathery blossoms in care guide

3 min read

The Ultimate Native Plant Care Guide

Native plants have become the cornerstone of sustainable gardening due to their ecological benefits, low maintenance needs, and natural beauty. Whether you're creating a pollinator haven or simply want a...

Pink coneflower blossoms with orange centers in lush green field

2 min read

Purple Coneflower Plants' Longevity, and Growin...

Purple coneflower, also known as Echinacea purpurea is one of our customers' favorite flowering perennials for its stunning flowers and carefree growth habits.

Vibrant New York fern fronds with feathery textures and patterns

3 min read

The New York Fern Is Perfect for Woodland Areas...

The New York Fern is a graceful, feathery fern is a favorite for its ability to enhance shady landscapes. Below, we answer some of the most common questions to help...

Vibrant Christmas fern frond with delicate, finely divided leaflets

3 min read

Native Fern Plants For Year Round Greenery and ...

We at TN Nursery get a lot of inquiries about the ever-popular Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides). A perennial and tough plant, native to North America, it is loved for its...

Smiling woman in red shirt and blue apron holds crate of lush green ferns and white flowers from garden shop

11 min read

Buy Plants Near Me : Best Garden Shops Online

Are you looking to breathe new life into your home or garden? Buying plants near you is not just about beautifying your space; it’s an adventure filled with discovery. Local...

Frost-covered red chrysanthemum in winter cold

5 min read

Protecting Perennials from the Winter Cold

If you live where temperatures drop below freezing in the winter, you should protect your perennials from the cold. This will prevent the crown and roots from freezing and dying.

Snow-covered garden with greenhouse and berry bush, winter hazards

9 min read

10 Common Winter Garden Hazards and How to Avoi...

The most obvious hazards are snow and ice. Heavy, wet snow can break branches, especially in young evergreen trees like green velvet boxwood and giant arborvitae. Remove heavy snow from...

Lush green moss as natures carpet blanketing forest floor

4 min read

Moss is Nature's Carpet

Moss is one of the garden's most understated and enchanting elements, often going unnoticed, yet it brings abundant life and biodiversity to any space it graces. Unlike flowering plants, mosses...

Hand holding rough dark brown clay for difficult soil landscaping

5 min read

Landscaping in Difficult Soil

Rocky or sandy soil can make it difficult to grow plants.  Heavy clay is also difficult to landscape.  Here are some tips for dealing with difficult soils in the garden. 

Young child holding small potted plant with green leaves and roots in gardening with children article

5 min read

Gardening With Children

I started gardening when I was seven.  My dad let me “help” him plant his onion starts.  I have been gardening ever since.  Many gardeners can recount similar stories.  Getting...

Star grass yellow flowers with green stems near gray concrete in landscaping

3 min read

How To Landscape With Star Grass

Is a versatile and visually appealing grass species commonly used in landscaping projects. Star Grass has become famous for its unique characteristics and numerous benefits for homeowners, commercial properties, and...