TN Nursery Blog

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Balancing Aesthetics and Ecology In Gardens

Sustainable landscaping supports the environment. Many new houses are still landscaped with a line of shrubs around the foundation and a small tree in the front yard. Such landscaping is...

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Pin Oak: A Hardy, Fast-Growing Shade Tree

Pin Oak grows 3+ feet annually, thriving in moist, poorly drained soil. Reaching 70–100 feet in zones 4–8, it offers vibrant scarlet fall foliage.

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Red Oak: A Majestic Shade Tree

Discover the fast-growing Red Oak, beloved for its bold seasonal color, minimal upkeep, and ample shade—an easy-care choice for adding beauty to any yard.

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Willow Oak: A Stately Shade Tree

The Willow Oak thrives in zones 5–9, offering fast growth, vibrant leaf color, easy transplanting, and acorns for wildlife—making it a stunning, versatile shade tree.

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Little Sweet Betsy: A Fragrant Trillium

Discover Trillium cuneatum (Little Sweet Betsy), a spring-blooming perennial with fragrant maroon petals, easy care, and partial-shade preference.

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Red Trillium: A Striking Woodland Beauty

Add bold color to shade gardens with Red Trillium (Trillium erectum), a low-maintenance woodland native that thrives in moist, acidic soil and blooms in early spring.

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Shooting Star: A Springtime Showstopper

Discover the Shooting Star, a spring ephemeral known for its vibrant blooms, fibrous roots, and easy care—perfect for adding colorful charm to any landscape.

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Celandine Poppy: A Woodland Garden Jewel

Celandine Poppy thrives in moist, organic soil and dappled shade. Its cheerful yellow blooms and gentle self-seeding bring vibrant color to spring woodland gardens.

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Adam & Eve Orchid: A Unique Woodland Beauty

Discover the Adam & Eve Orchid, a low-maintenance perennial known for its color-changing blooms and easy growth in moist slopes—ideal for adding unique charm to any garden.

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Is Oregano a Perennial Growing Tips & Native Fl...

Oregano is a perennial in most zones, thriving with minimal care. This guide covers its growth habits, tips for year-round success, and native flowers like Prairie Coreopsis and Nodding Onion...

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Is Coleus an Annual or Perennial Everything Gar...

What is the lifespan of coleus plants? Can they be annual or perennial? The guide covers coleus growth across various zones and gives care advice plus indoor wintering techniques. Explore...

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10 Stunning Deer Resistant Perennials That Bloo...

When deer destroy your summer garden you need to adjust your planting strategy. Explore 10 stunning deer resistant perennials that maintain continuous blooms throughout the summer and discover native plants...