TN Nursery Blog

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 I was careless. Many modern roses...

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 sustainable garden requires...

Bare root plants are the best way to plant a landscape that is sustainable yet inexpensive. Some people are a little hesisant to buy bare root plants because they are not sure how to take care of t...

Pollination is the transfer of pollen (contains male element) from an anther of a plant to the stigma (female element) of a plant, later enabling fertilization and the production of seeds. Pollinat...

It is no secret that traditional weather patterns are changing amid climate change. It brings more variable and extreme weather, flooding, heat waves, and warmer winters. Where I live, the last thr...

When it is time to transplant the seedlings outside, you have to gradually prepare the seedlings to withstand wind, sun, and the outside temperatures. Otherwise, all your hard work will be wasted w...

Trying to garden in an area with poor soil can be very frustrating.  Plants that grow easily everywhere else don’t grow in your yard.  We will discuss how to enhance your soil and where to find som...