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Grow Your Own Fruit With These Amazing Apple Trees Homegrown apple trees and fruits are delicious and nutritious; the only way to enjoy them is to grow yours in your backyard. Fruiting apple trees are an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels and offer many benefits. This blog post will discuss the many reasons you should add fruiting apple trees to your garden. There are wide different varieties of apple trees to pick from. A medium-sized apple, the red Rome has a rich aroma that makes it perfect for baking. While the red delicious has a somewhat sweet flavor that makes it ideal for snacking, the Arkansas Black is renowned for its sweet taste and reddish-purple hue. The lovely golden delicious apple is well-known for its crunchy consistency and mellow, honey-like flavor. The Gala apple is great for applesauce, salads, and pressing into cider. It has a distinctive creaminess and red peel with yellow patches. Growing fruiting apple trees has several benefits, including fresh fruit for your family Apples are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent way to get essential nutrients into your diet. Additionally, growing apples is a great way to add beauty to your garden and provide a habitat for beneficial wildlife such as birds and insects. Fruiting apple trees increase property value and are relatively easy to care for. They require minimal pruning and can last for decades if cared for properly. Apple trees can yield an enormous supply of delectable fruit each year if grown under ideal circumstances. Fruit-bearing apple trees support a healthy ecology and enhance air quality. Additionally, they offer shade in the summer, lowering the demand for air conditioning and maintaining the beauty of your landscape. The most crucial step in planting apple trees is choosing a variety appropriate for your environment. You can thrive with your tree if you blend with a good track record in your region. Additionally, make sure the space where you plant has good drainage and gets a lot of sunlight. Buy Fruiting Apple Trees Online at TN Nursery

Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) Virginia Bluebell perennials are shade-thriving native woody flowering plants found in moist, rich soils throughout the eastern part of the United States. They adorn flower gardens by adding a splash of purple, pink, and lavender color with clusters of blue-purple bell-shaped blooms. Not only do they bring beauty, but they are also easy to care for and will return each spring with beautiful blooms. Bring the beauty and pleasure of Virginia Bluebells to your outdoor living space. Imagine the delight of watching these colorful blooms appear each spring surrounded by lush green foliage. Bring new life to your garden with Virginia Bluebell perennials! Make your garden stand out from the rest! Get your Virginia Bluebell perennials today! Virginia bluebells are hardy, early spring bloomers that are a site for winter-weary eyes in the earliest days of spring. The native perennial wildflowers stem emerges from the ground on the first warm days, often when a light coating of snow still dusts the earth. Because they are early spring risers, TN Nursery suggests Virginia bluebells to any gardener looking for color earlier in the growing season. Virginia bluebells are cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. They flourish in full shade and partially shady locations in almost every growing zone in the contiguous United States--even in hotter climates. Where to Grow Mertensia virginica Virginia bluebells ask for very little from the gardener. Besides a semi-shaded spot with soil that drains well, it benefits from fertilizing twice yearly and watering during extended dry spells. It's as easy for beginning gardeners to succeed with this lovely flower as seasoned pros. Grow Virginia bluebells in these garden settings: Native species garden Cutting garden Shade garden Butterfly, hummingbird, or pollinator garden Border plantings Mass plantings Fairy Garden Along the shady banks of a creek or pond The Country Charm of Virginia Bluebells Great things, the adage says, come in small packages--and that's the case with Virginia bluebells. The plant is relatively small, usually staying around two feet high and wide. But despite the shorter size, the color impact is enormous in bloom. The smooth green stem is firm and grows straight upward. The leaves are a silvery shade of green, oval and smooth in shape, and have pronounced veins. Leaves can reach eight inches, providing fantastic foliage until it goes back into dormancy in the later half of summer. The bell-shaped flowers are profuse and showy. They stay under an inch long. Each bloom has five light blue petals that drape down from the stem, appearing to nod with the breeze. Virginia bluebells bloom from mid-spring to early summer. Order Your Virginia Bluebells From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery customers love Virginia bluebells for their early-season greenery and lovely blue flowers that are among the first perennials to bloom in the spring. Order today.

Christmas Ferns Offer Year-Round Beauty  Christmas Ferns, native to the Northern United States, offer any garden a unique and lush look. With their evergreen foliage and upright habit, they make a striking statement. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also surprisingly easy to care for and thrive in shady spots.  Bring a touch of nature into your garden with Christmas Ferns. Their vibrant green color can light up any shaded area and give your space an elegant look. Plus, you can rest easy knowing that these plants require minimal maintenance.  Order your Christmas Ferns today and have a lush oasis in no time! Christmas Fern: The Christmas fern gets its name from its evergreen state, which remains unapologetically green even after most other perennial plants enter winter dormancy. Members of the Polystichum genus are some of the hardiest ferns, with remarkable tolerance to cold or other unfavorable conditions. Better yet, they require little help from you to thrive for many seasons. All they ask of you is water during the hot or dry stretches during the year. Christmas Fern has a lush evergreen appearance. The leaves of Christmas ferns are dark green with a lighter green. The fern's heads are also green and covered in silvery white scales, which release upon opening. The leaflet of a Christmas Fern is a petite and round shape. It has twenty to thirty-five pairs of leaflets arranged alternately along its stem. Its leaflets are one-and-a-half inches long and have a lobe near the base. They also have bristle-tipped teeth on their margins and may have a variable form with a slight twist. As old fronds expire, new fronds will unfurl, creating a consistently green appearance all year. Generally, the size will top out at around two feet, making it one of the little ferns we carry at TN Nursery. How to Use Polystichumacrostichoidesin Your Landscape The Christmas Fern is native to hardwood forests but also performs well in many applications in your yard, provided you provide sufficient shade. ● Use the Christmas Fern as a ground cover plant: Place Polystichumacrostichoidesin any location too heavily shaded for other species to thrive. These shade-lovers will perform well in the shade. ● Plant Christmas ferns in pots or containers: These plants can expand to about two feet in width, so choose a planter with a broad opening to accommodate that size. ● Shade gardens: Use the Christmas fern in a border within your shade garden or as a stand-alone specimen that will attract notice during the otherwise dull winter months. ● Deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant plantings: If you have an issue with local fauna nibbling at your favorite plants, consider the Christmas fern, which they seem not to prefer. Christmas Fern is available online at TN Nursery. The Chrismas fern is a relatively small fern that stays green year-round, looking lovely and green even when all other plants go dormant. Order your Polystichumacrostichoidesfrom TN Nursery today.

 White Trillium  - A Spring Blooming Perennial   White Trillium Grandiflorium is a vibrant, long-lasting perennial plant is perfect for adding color to any outdoor space. White Trillium Grandiflorium blooms in early spring and grows beautiful white flowers with green foliage. It's easy to care for and is drought tolerant, making it an excellent pick for low-maintenance gardening.  Bring your garden to life with White Trillium Grandiflorium! This stunning perennial will make your outdoor space look stunning in the spring, and its low-maintenance care will save you time and stress when maintaining your garden.  Start creating a more beautiful garden today — get your own White Trillium Grandiflorium Perennial Plant now! White Trillium: TN Nursery customers who need a partial shade plant that will grow into the coldest regions of the United States often fall in love with Trillium grandiflorum, or the great white trillium.  Great white trillium is a tall native species with an impressive white flower, drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant. It reliably emerges in the spring every year, even in unhospitable climates that are too brutally cold for other species. However, the adaptable plant also thrives in hotter climates. Early explorers and settlers noted many trillium species, including the grandiflorum, from the cold of New England to the southeast. It's an excellent selection for semi-shade in almost every USDA growing zone.  The Just-Right Size  height of two to three feet. It makes a beautiful plant for the middle row of a border garden, adding early spring blossoms. The rich green leaves are oval with an elongated spear tip. They grow as long as six inches and form on the plant in attractive whorls. This foliage provides a shady retreat for small mammals, birds, and insects. The bright white flowers have three petals, hence their name. The petals overlap at their bases and can grow as big as four inches each, creating a noticeably large and showy flower in the middle of spring.  The flowers bear small red or burgundy berries to nourish small animals in your garden’s ecosystem but are unfit for human consumption.   White Trillium in Your Landscape  As a forest native, great white trillium would ideally love a partially shaded spot in your garden. You should amend the soil with woody materials about twice a year. Think hardwood mulch, peat moss, shredded leaves, or compost. At the end of the season, those in colder USDA zones should provide a cozy layer of rich organic matter. If you create those conditions, great white trillium will not demand much more. Use it as a border specimen in your shade garden or any spot too shady for grass. Some TN Nursery customers use trillium to fill in steep, shaded banks to avoid the need for lawn care in those tricky spots.  Order You're  White Trillium From TN Nursery Today  white trillium is one of nature's perfect plants, adaptable to any shady or partially shady location. Order yours from TN Nursery today. 

Witch Hazel Witch Hazel is a shrub or small tree native to the North American, European, and Asian continents. It can grow as tall as twenty-five feet high, but many gardeners prune them into a lower, shrub-like appearance. Others adore this shrub because it flowers late in the fall--when an unexpected pop of vibrant yellow color turns heads. It's a relatively fast grower, with a rapid growth rate of two to three feet per growing season. When gardeners reach out to TN Nursery seeking advice on a low but dense shrub to define their property line, we often recommend witch hazel. How to Use Witch Hazel in Your Garden Witch hazel is a cold-hardy, drought-hardy, deer-resistant shrub. It grows well across most of the contiguous United States, regardless of soil type. When you plant it, find a partially sunny location and amend the soil with peat moss or mulch to give it the organic matter it needs. After you establish the plant, it requires little care other than occasional fertilizing. Some gardeners let witch hazel grow to its full height, especially when they want privacy or to block an unsightly view. However, others will groom it into a long, low hedge around a home's foundation or in a formal garden setting. Witch Hazel Is a Highly Attractive Shrub or Tree Witch hazel has light brown, smooth bark that forms an intriguing zig-zag pattern. Leaves unfurl and bring a refreshing dose of green in the early springtime. Each leaf is small, approximately four inches long, oval-shaped, and has slight toothiness along the edges. The greenery is lovely to behold all spring and summer. But the crowning glory occurs at the end of the season. In late fall, profuse amounts of four- to five-petalled, cheerful yellow flowers appear. Each petal is ribbon-like with an interesting crinkled texture. Order Your Witch Hazel Trees From TN Nursery TN Nursery digs each plant fresh and ships quickly–you can order with confidence!

Fiddlehead Fern Onoclea struthioptersis  Fiddlehead Fern: Oncoclea struthioptersis, the fiddlehead fern, is a perennial North American native species that grows best in shaded or semi-shaded, acidic, and moist soil. It thrives in every United States growing zone as long as you can provide shade.  Fiddlehead fern is a deciduous plant that can grow as high as a stately six-foot tall in a relaxed and shaded environment, although most top out around five feet.  The roots form in dense clumps that produce other plants relatively quickly. TN Nursery recommends this species to customers who want a unique addition to a shade garden or rock garden. It is also helpful in preventing erosion when planted along a slope.  Fiddlehead Fern's name describes its appearance  Fiddlehead fern has feathery fronds and a long, stout rhizome. The fronds unfurl to a typical length of four to five feet and display numerous leaflets.  Fertile fronds are pale brown and extend almost to the ground. Additionally, fertile fronds are more prominent and spread further, are a lovely shade of green, and may persist throughout winter in temperate growing zones. The contrasting leaf shape is one of the distinguishing features--the very thing that gives it such a unique name.  The Fiddlehead fern has a small stem with a tapered tip. The lower stems twist and taper to give it a v-shape vein pattern. Most interestingly, the ends of the fronds form tight coils, suggesting the shape of a fiddle.  The color of the fiddlehead fern is verdant green. However, they may grow protective papery skin protection as it grows--this protective layer falls off in time. Some gardeners remove it to brighten the appearance.  Caring for Onoclea struthioptersis  Like most fern species, the fiddlehead fern grows best in shaded spots. If you select the right home for your fern, it will require little care, except an occasional watering on the hottest or driest days. TN Nursery recommends the fiddlehead fern for gardeners who need an easy-to-care-for plant in heavy to filtered shade.  Fiddlehead Fern is available online at TN Nursery  The TN Nursery team is happy to provide their customers with freshly-dug plants. You can order your fiddlehead fern with confidence.

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) The red cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It is a popular garden plant due to its stunning display of bright red, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers bloom on tall spikes in late summer and fall and are accompanied by lance-shaped leaves that grow up to 8 inches long.The plant contains toxic alkaloids and should not be consumed without proper preparation and guidance from a trained practitioner. The red cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It is a popular garden plant due to its stunning display of bright red, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers bloom on tall spikes in late summer and fall and are accompanied by lance-shaped leaves that grow up to 8 inches long.In addition to being a beautiful ornamental plant, indigenous communities have also used the red cardinal flower in traditional medicine for various purposes, such as treating respiratory issues, inflammation, and fever. The plant contains toxic alkaloids and should not be consumed without proper preparation and guidance from a trained practitioner. Cardinal Flower: Lobelia cardinalis, or the cardinal flower, is a hardy, perennial native herbaceous flower that will catch the eye with its scarlet blossoms. This plant originated in the lower midwest and mid-south regions, where it enjoyed the hot summer days and high relative humidity. However, it is also an adaptable species and can grow in almost every USDA growing zone in the United States. Besides the cardinal flower, here are a few other common names for Lobelia cardinalis: water gladiola, scarlet flower, Indian pink, crimson bellflower, and cardinal bellflower. Where to Plant the Cardinal Flower This plant needs partial or full sun to produce the stunning cardinal red flowers that earned it its common name. It is also more agreeable to soil with lots of moisture--it does not like to dry out. So if you have a pond, water garden, or rain garden, this perennial is ideal. Otherwise, a layer of hardwood mulch will help it retain the high water level this beautiful plant craves. Cardinal Flower Is an Impressive Full-Sun Species The cardinal flower can reach a mature height of up to six feet tall. However, they generally stay between three and four feet. Alternating, dark green leaves are oval-shaped with serrated edges and a narrow tip. Each leaf can measure four inches long. The central, singular stem is light green, deciduous, and sturdy. The cardinal flowers put on their colorful show from late summer until early fall. The flowers form in a spike shape on the stem; each is tube-shaped, two-lipped, and about an inch and a half long. Although most cardinal flowers are the signature scarlet red, some may present as bright pink. Order Your Cardinal Flowers From TN Nursery Today If you need a flower that loves the hot summer sun and humid conditions, TN Nursery recommends the cardinal flower. This lovely plant is beautiful and well-suited to those growing conditions--order yours today.

Painted Trillium Is a Native Shade Perennial  Painted trillium (Trillium undulatum) is a true showstopper of the Appalachian Mountains. Not only is this native wildflower colorful and vibrant, but it is also a symbol of longevity and strength. Its unique three-petal design can last up to 10 years in the same spot, making it an ideal addition to any garden or landscape. Bring the beauty of the most loved perennial to your home and garden with painted trillium! This unique flower will add color, texture, and charm to your landscape. Plus, each flower will last for years without replanting; that's practically no maintenance! Start enjoying the beauty of painted trillium in your home or garden today! With its vibrant colors and year-round allure, this native wildflower is sure. Painted Trillium: A native woodland species from across Appalachia, painted trillium takes its name from the three-petaled flowers it bears. TN Nursery offers several trillium plants. But the painted trillium (Trillium undulatum) is, without a doubt, a customer favorite. As a woodland native perennial, painted trillium prefers a place of honor in a shaded or partially-shaded area of your yard. Painted Trillium bold Appearance Painted trillium grows in small clumps. The leaves and flowers emerge from an eight- to eighteen-inch rich green stem with a slight curve. The blue-green leaves form broad ovals that measure as much as five inches long. The flowers, however, are the crowning glory. Each flower displays three triangular petals in white with a tinge of cream, pink, or lavender around wavy and ruffled edges. Here's why the word "painted" is in the flower's name--each petal has markings in magenta to bright red near the center of the flower. They appear as though someone brushed each marking in a v-shaped pattern by hand. These lovely flowers have a sweet floral fragrance that does not overpower the senses. Painted Trillium Is Easy to Grow Painted trillium will be easy to care for if you pick a shady location and amend the soil. In its native settings, it likes lots of woody, organic matter; you can give it peat moss, mulch, or homemade compost in the spring and fall to adapt it as a backyard plant. It likes moisture, but it does not prefer wet feet. It can withstand the hottest summer days, but you'll need to water it if you notice it drooping in the heat.  Other than adding organic material a couple of times yearly and watering it during the heat, you will find Trillium undulatum an unfussy addition to your shade garden or border garden. Painted trillium undulatum is available online at TN Nursery Trillium undulatum is a lovely plant with a pleasing height and bi-color flowers. Order from TN Nursery today to see for yourself.

Blood Root (Sanguinaria canadensis) Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a flowering plant native to North America. This perennial herb belongs to the poppy family. The plant gets its name from the reddish-orange sap in its roots, which Native Americans traditionally used as a dye and for medicinal purposes. Bloodroot has several traditional uses, including as an emetic, as a treatment for coughs and respiratory ailments, and as a topical treatment for skin conditions such as warts and skin tags. However, it should be noted that using bloodroot is not supported by modern medical research, and the plant can be toxic if ingested or misused. Bloodroot is also a popular ornamental plant, prized for its early spring blooms and attractive foliage. It is often used in woodland gardens or naturalized areas and can be grown in various soil types and light conditions. However, it should be planted with shade because it thrives in partial sun. Blood Root: Sanguinaria canadensis, or bloodroot, is a North American native perennial species named for its most intriguing characteristic. When someone cuts into this plant, the root system will leak a crimson fluid that resembles blood. Early North Carolina and Virginia settlers first noted this plant as a species that the Indigenous people of the east coast relied on, using the plant's "blood" as a dye for clothing, body paint, and decorative applications.  Other common names for this plant include the following:  Bloodwort Bloodroot (a one-word variation) Red puccoon Canadia puccoon Black paste  This plant flourishes in the semi-shade; it can tolerate a full-shade spot in the garden, although it may produce fewer blossoms.  Sanguinaria canadensis Is Easy to Love  Sanguinaria canadensis grows in the most moderate growing zones in the United States, from New England to the mid-south and west across the mid-west prairies.  In nature, bloodroot grows in clearings where sunshine dapples the forest floor. It thrives in rich organic matter.  If you replicate its preferred conditions, it is an easy-to-please plant: semi-shade, enriched woody soil, and moderate moisture. It is disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, and resilient.  The Woodland Charm of Blood Root  Each bloodroot plant bears five to nine lobed leaves with well-defined, rounded teeth. The leaves are relatively small, usually about four to six inches long. The flowers bloom in the early spring. Each blossom has eight to twelve gossamer, pure white petals. Like the leaves, the flowers are petite, only three inches across at the most. The flower centers are a sunny yellow. Despite the small size of this lovely plant, the early season color makes it well worth including in a shade garden.  Order Your Blood Root Plant From TN Nursery  TN Nursery suggests the bloodroot plant for anyone who wants early-season blossoms and lovely greenery requiring almost no care. Order yours today.

Ostrich Fern Onoclea struthioptersis  Ostrich Fern: Onoclea struthioptersis, which some call an ostrich fern, is a crown-forming plant native to temperate regions of North America. This perennial species grows in damp forests and swampy areas from Canada to the south and western regions.  Ostrich ferns are an attractive plant that can cover bare spots in your garden. They are resistant to common garden problems and are easy to care for. You can enjoy a fresh, vibrant garden with lovely foliage elements with little care. TN Nursery recommends the ostrich fern for bringing lively greenery and exciting textures to a shade or semi-shade garden. Ostrich Fern Gets its Name Ostrich ferns can grow pretty tall. The plants usually reach four to five feet high, but the most towering recorded height of the species is a grand six feet. The plant grows in erect clusters. Each frond has a sturdy, bright green center stem and pairs of leaves with a gently-rounded saw tooth texture. The crowning glory gives the ostrich fern its name. Each fertile frond forms a rosette crown in a lush green hue. The rosette title curves inward to form a tight coil. That bend gives the impression of an ostrich trying to bend down its head to hide. Thus, the rosette coil provides the descriptive household name for Onoclea struthioptersis. Where to Grow Onoclea struthioptersis The fern grows in light soil and prefers constant moisture. This fern tolerates a cool climate and moderate sunlight but prefers semi-shades to full shade. The widespread ostrich fern enjoys excellent popularity in semi-shaded gardens and along the foundations of buildings. Fiddlehead ferns are hardy perennials that can withstand temperatures as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit. Use it in a border garden (near the back due to its height), in a wooded area where grass cannot thrive, or along the shaded foundation of your home. If you have a barren shady section of your landscape, fiddlehead fern will bring it to life. Fiddlehead Fern is available online at TN Nursery TN Nursery provides customers with freshly dug fiddlehead ferns only after receiving each order. You can order confidently, knowing you will receive healthy and fresh ferns.

Cinnamon Fern: Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern: Osmunda cinnomonea, or the cinnamon fern, is a native species to the eastern half of North America. You might find these plants in swamps or bogs if you were hiking through hardwood forests. However, you will most likely find them in shade gardens throughout the United States.   TN Nursery customers love these lush-looking plants. They are effortless to take care of, requiring little water or assistance from the gardener. Furthermore, they resist deer, disease, and other pests, while their shady fronds create a shady oasis for frogs and toads when they need a reprieve from the summer heat.  Cinnamon Fern Earns its Name  Cinnamon fern takes its name from its most distinctive feature--the auburn-colored spikes that develop as the plant matures.   The delicate new fronds will emerge in the early spring and unfurl their tender leaves. The ferns grow taller and broader for several weeks, creating vibrant green leaflets that appear in pairs and have a gently toothy outer edge.   During the summer, the fertile fronds will produce spikes. As they mature, those spikes will grow taller and turn to a rich, deep cinnamon color.  The cinnamon fern grows between three and five feet high and across; they spread quickly.  Where to Plant Osmunda cinnamomea  As a woodland native species, the cinnamon fern prefers a shady or semi-shady spot in your yard. They also prefer more acidic soil, as you might find around pine trees in the forest.   They also love moisture. Cinnamon fern is a typical recommendation when customers call TN Nursery asking what to plant in a slow-draining location that needs a bit of refreshing greenery to brighten it up.  They multiply and can add life to those challenging spots in a relatively short time.   Cinnamon Fern is used by gardeners  Cinnamon fern is a perennial that can help fill in bare spots of the yard with little watering or care. The ferns grow in colonies attached by a dense root system. Because they multiply at a fantastic speed, gardeners find they can separate them from enlivening other areas that need a touch of greenery.  Once they take hold, you will have plenty to add to containers, hanging pots, shade gardens, or for sharing with friends.   Cinnamon Fern is available to purchase at  TN Nursery Are you ready to add Cinnamon Fern to brighten up your shady yard? Order from TN Nursery today.

Elderberry Shrub  Elderberry , a deciduous, multi-stemmed, small tree, is a native species to the United States. Elderberry shrub is a hardy tree that flourishes across almost all contiguous 48 states. TN Nursery recommends this shrub to customers who want a species that is drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and agreeable. Elderberry produces edible fruits that some people harvest for personal use. However, many other gardeners leave the plump berries for the birds and wildlife to enjoy.  Besides "elderberry," the following are a few other common names that refer to this species:  American elder American elderberry Common elderberry Elder tree  The Elderberry Shrub Is Super Easy to Grow  This species grows in nature with no human intervention. You see them along ditch banks, on the south- or west-facing edges of woods, along light or utility lines, or in open fields. These spots represent their preference for full sunshine or a partially sunny location. When you plant your elderberry shrub, find a spot with the appropriate sunlight and recreate the woody material the species enjoys in the woods. Add a good handful of hardwood mulch, peat moss, compost, or leaf litter--it craves these woody materials. A young elderberry tree requires about one inch of water each week.  After strengthening and growing a little bit, your elderberry tree will become relatively carefree. It will demand nothing of you except water during an extended drought.  The Rustic Good Looks of the Elderberry Shrub  Elderberry shrubs are shrub-like and rounded in shape. They grow as high as twelve feet tall and might grow as wide.  Opposing, bright green compound leaves grow in clusters of seven to eleven leaflets. They are oval-shaped with a narrow tip, light to bright green, and up to six inches long. They have sharply serrated edges. In autumn, the leaves usually turn bright yellow to deep amber. They blossom profusely in late spring or early summer--many quarter-inch cream-colored flowers that occur in clusters produce fat, round, purple to black berries.  Order Your Elderberry Shrub From TN Nursery  If you want an easy-care plant that provides abundant berries for yourself or your feathered friends, TN Nursery suggests the elderberry shrub--order yours today. 

WIld Plum Tree Prunus Americana  Wild Plum Tree: Prunus americana, also known as the American plum tree, is a native tree that flourishes in most USDA growing zones. Its footprint stretches across the United States from the Canadian border to the south. Historically, Native American indigenous people, including the people of the Cheyenne and Navajo nations, cultivated this tree for nourishment and used the branches in ceremonies.  That dual purpose rings true still today.  While some plum tree species are ornamental with fruit that's best left to the birds, the American plum tree pulls double duty. Indeed, it's both a breathtaking decorative tree and the bearer of delicious, edible plums.  The Immense Beauty of the the Wild Plum Tree  The wild plum tree is a smaller, deciduous tree that grows to a maximum height of just over twenty feet. Its branches sweep out from a single trunk, and it has a gracefully branching crown that spreads about fifteen feet wide. The angelic white flowers have five pleasingly rounded petals that usually grow in clusters. When in full bloom, the American plum tree appears as though a blanket of snow draped itself over the branches. The blossoms last several days to a week and then give way to the fruit. The fruit tastes slightly tart and is refreshing on the tongue. Fruits can be mauve, red, or purple. The fruit is compact and juicy. You can use it to make preserves, wine, jams, or pastries.  Caring for Wild Plum Tree  Wild plum trees are not fussy about the soil as long it provides adequate drainage. They love to have plenty of water, but they do not prefer standing water for an extended time. Amending the soil with natural compost will help you grow a hardy, resilient plum tree.  Occasional pruning of any suckers that develop will train your American plum into a stately, taller shape. However, if you want a bushier appearance, you can skip the trimming. There is no right or wrong answer--it's all about the look you want to achieve. Order Your Wild Plum Tree From TN Nursery  A wild plum tree is lovely to behold and produces delicious tart fruit for your enjoyment. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Wild Strawberry Plants Are Worth Growing  Wild Strawberry: Sometimes, the simplest things in life can offer the most extraordinary pleasure--the wild strawberry plant is one example of this. The North American native plant often creeps up in the wild in the most unexpected places--along a gravelly roadway, at the edge of a wooded area, or in the middle of the lawn. Seeing those ruby red berries peeking out from their greenery is always a delightful surprise. Instead of hoping to find a wild strawberry or two in the late spring, you can grow them and be confident you will get to enjoy their sweet, juicy goodness. TN Nursery proudly grows myriad hardy native perennials, including the wild strawberry plant.  Wild Strawberry Plant Makes a Lush Green Ground Cover  Not only do wild strawberries provide you with tasty berries, but the plants also make an attractive ground cover. Wild strawberry plants have trifoliate, dark green leaves. The flowering stem shows off with five-petal white flowers with a yellow center in the late spring. The flowers emit a lightly floral aroma that attracts bees and pollinators to your yard. Of course, the blossoms later give birth to beautiful red berries. The plants spread quickly, producing runners from the root system's crown. The runners dig into the earth nearby and create a new plant; some gardeners call this seedling a daughter plant. This cycle continues all season long, forming a dense mat of dark green foliage that stays green through the fall. The plants go dormant during the cold, shorter days of late fall and winter, and wake up in early spring.  It's Easy to Grow Wild Strawberry Plants  Besides being prolific, the wild strawberry plant is easy to grow. It thrives in most growing zones in the continental United States and requires nothing more than full sun or partial sun, springtime fertilizer, and water if you experience drought. In autumn, gardeners in colder zones blanket their wild strawberries with a cozy layer of mulch.  With minimal care, you can have a sizeable wild strawberry patch within a year or two.  Order Wild Strawberry Plants From TN Nursery  Reimagine the wild strawberry plant. Don't think of it as a cute plant you encounter once in a while in nature. Instead, consider it a healthy ground cover plant you can cultivate in a sunny garden. Order your wild strawberry plants from TN Nursery today.

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) Lily of the valley is a native perennial flowering native to Europe and Asia. It is scientifically known as Convallaria majalis and belongs to the family Asparagaceae. The plant is known for its sweetly scented, bell-shaped white flowers that appear in the spring.The perennial gas often been used in traditional medicine for its cardiac glycosides, which are compounds that can affect the heart. However, these compounds can also be toxic if ingested in large amounts, so caution should be taken when handling the plant.The Lily of the valley plant is also famous as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. In some cultures, it is associated with love and is used in wedding bouquets and other romantic occasions. Lily of the Valley: Convallaria majalis, aka lily of the valley, is a lovely perennial flower. However, it is not truly a lily--it's anatomically more closely related to asparagus! Whatever you want to call it, this dreamy plant thrives in many USDA growing zones, loves partial shady conditions, and will reward you with a profuse show of heavenly, sweet-scented, creamy-hued flowers in the late spring or early summer. Lily of the Valley is a native species on several continents--Europe, Asia, and North America. Even though the delicate flowers might suggest otherwise, it is a lovely, even-tempered plant. It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and requires little care. The Dreamy Good Looks of Lily of the Valley The petite, creamy, bell-shaped flowers may bloom in the late spring, but the lovely foliage tolerates the mid and late-summer heat and stays a vibrant shade of green all season. The flowers appear on delicate stems that emerge from lush foliage at the plant's base. The long oval leaves are five to ten inches long and about four inches wide; they form in a semi-upright posture and have smooth edges. The flowers are tiny but abundant. They are creamy white, bell-shaped, and grow in attractive clusters on multiple stems. Each delicate bloom has six lobed petals that seem to nod with every breeze and slightly flare at the edges. They are graceful and naturally lovely to behold. Where to Plant Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley requires semi-shade to shade garden and well-amended, moist soil. Here are some lovely ways it could work in your landscape: Mass plantings: Have a shady end of the house where you can't grow grass? Mass plant Lily of the Valley at the foundation and let it spread to cover the entire area--no more struggling to grow that lawn. Fairy garden: The whimsical appearance of Lily of the Valley lends itself well to an imaginative fairy garden. Cutting garden: People who love to make fresh floral arrangements often cultivate cutting flowers to tuck into vases. The drooping nature of this flower is lovely, as it appears to spill out of a vase. Of course, these are just a few ideas--you are limited only by your imagination. Order Lily of the Valley From TN Nursery Today Are you ready to try Lily of the Valley? Order from TN nursery today.