You don't have to put your gardening on hold in the summer. In fact, now is the perfect time to plant smart with native perennials, grasses, and shrubs. These are...
Hardy mountain plants are key to a gorgeous, low-maintenance garden on rocky slopes in mountain regions. With a little foresight and a natural garden style, you can plant native species...
Heat-proof your landscape by designing a “water-wise” garden that pairs smart hard-scape tactics—rocks, shade, deep but infrequent watering, ollas, and plant grouping—with vibrant drought-tough stars like blanket flower, purple coneflower,...
This piece shares fun, easy summer garden ideas to engage kids outdoors, from creating magical fairy gardens to building educational butterfly gardens and sensory spaces that spark curiosity. Each garden...
Office greenery isn’t just décor—it’s therapy. The article shows how houseplants, outdoor breaks, zen gardens, shared veggie beds, and team volunteer projects can weave horticultural wellness into the workday, easing...
Mulch is more than decoration—it locks in moisture, insulates roots, suppresses weeds, enriches soil as it decays, and instantly neatens beds. Use wood or leaf mulch that suits your plants,...
In nature, there are plants blooming all season to provide plenty of food for diverse pollinator species. On the other hand, in many yards and gardens there are times of...
Creating a happy and healthy ecosystem with native plants is a pollinator fantasy. You can do this from the comforts of your own back yard with native plants. TN Nursery...
When we admire a lush garden or a thriving houseplant, our eyes are drawn to glossy leaves, colorful blooms, and vigorous stems. Yet, the real magic happens beneath the surface,...
My mom loves roses. My dad always grew some for her. I remember going outside and smelling them, watching the bees swarm them, and getting stuck by the thorns when...
Nothing is as soothing as the quiet burbling of a fountain or stream. With a little planning, you can install a water feature of some sort in any garden.
When you design and install your garden, it is human nature to want it to look perfect immediately. Plants, however, move on a slower time scale than humans. Designing a...
