TN Nursery Blog

Wild rice is grass related to domestic rice (Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima). All members of the same tribe Oryzeae, wild rice has an edible outer sheath with a tender grain inside. The plant is known by its Ojibwe name, mandolin, Canada rice, Indian rice, and water o...

Pitch pine trees are evergreen, cone-bearing perennial plants native to eastern North America. They grow in the areas surrounding the northeastern United States and up into Canada. The name "pitch" is due to the sticky sap these plants produce. Pitch pine trees typically...

Moss Balls are on Trend for 2022 Home DecorMoss or decorative balls are used for interior design and decoration. They are small, spherical objects found in any moss or plant nursery. They are made of different materials and colors and come in different s...

Growing in the Central Southern US states to the Central Mississippi Valley is the beautiful Iris Cristata, a species in the Iris genus. The Iris plant grows naturally in calcareous soils, rich woody slopes, and plain swamp forests in the flecked shade. Its flowers diffe...

They are closely associated with blackberries. Rather than high-arching or erect, they are small trailing or woody vine brambles bearing amassed fruits resembling raspberries. The dewberry fruit is edible and can be made into preserves, consumed fresh, or cooked into pie...

The Japanese Snowball Plant (Viburnum plicatum) is a ground-cover shrub with masses of rounded, blue-green clusters of flowers in spring and autumn. It has narrow leaves that are slightly five-lobed and light red flower clusters. It grows too high, up to three feet, and ...

The shortleaf pine tree has many uses. Its scientific name is Pinus echinata, and it belongs to the pine family. The scientific name is from the Latin word that means hedgehog. It comes because the cones from the trees have spines similar to the hedgehogs.

Everyone loves a garden filled with vibrant and bright flowers. However, shady gardens, too, need some love. They're awash with beautiful leaves and exotic, delicate flowers. Some have names that are irresistibly cool too! Choose plants that are suitable for the USDA Har...

Beginners and experts alike require low-maintenance perennials to help with gardening chores. It doesn't matter how much you enjoy gardening. Focusing only some of your energy on tasks such as deadheading, staking, or dividing is excellent. Even a tiny amount of low-main...

Perennial plants are a fantastic addition to any garden because they last a long time and require less care than perennial plants. But planting and caring for perennials takes some understanding and work to ensure their long-term survival and longevity.