TN Nursery Blog

Hydrangea Varieties

There are many types to choose from depending on your personal taste and needs. The bigleaf varieties which bear huge heads of blooms in bright colors are the most popular...

When to Plant Hydrangeas

The color of the hydrangea flower, especially in the bigleaf species, is determined largely by soil pH. If the soil is acid (pH under 6), the bigleaf hydrangeas have blue...

When to Prune Hydrangeas

Pruning might seem daunting but is easy to achieve and can be done well with just a little knowledge. The type of pruning required and the time to prune varies...

River Birch Erosion Control: 5 Essential Stream...

Washing-out bank or muddy slope? Here's how a fast-growing river birch and a few native partners can hold your soil in place for good.

Fruit Tree Guilds: 8 Native Plants for a Thrivi...

Your fruit trees work harder with friends. Here's how to pair apple, peach, and mulberry with native blooms this fall for more bees and better fruit.

Edible Landscaping: 8 Essential Plants for Back...

Pawpaws are ripening right now. Here's how to build a yard that feeds you, from fruit trees to spring fiddleheads and pollinator helpers.

White Dogwood Tree Care: Bare Root Fall Plantin...

Bare root trees look like sticks when they land on your porch. Here's how to tell dormant from dead, plant it right this fall, and pair it with native dogwood...

Backyard Wildlife Habitat: Fall Tree Planting G...

Acorns, nectar, and shelter—here's how fall-planted native trees turn an ordinary yard into a year-round wildlife haven.

Fall Planting Guide: Green Giant Arborvitae Pri...

Cool soil and autumn rain make fall the smartest time to plant a privacy screen. Here's the spacing, care, and layering plan that works.

How to Plant a Tree Right This Fall: 7 Pro Tips

Get a simple fall planting plan that helps new trees settle in fast, avoid shock, and head into winter with stronger roots.

Best Trees for Clay Soil: 7 Tough Picks for Fall

If your yard has heavy clay, these trees can help you plant smarter this fall and avoid costly failures later.

Sweet Gum Seedlings: Complete Shade Tree Guide ...

Learn how Sweet Gum seedlings and matching oaks and pines can build a stronger, more resilient landscape with year-round structure.