TN Nursery Blog

Mulching

4 min read

Getting the Most out of Mulching

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,...

4 min read

Getting the Most out of Mulching

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,...

Pollinator

2 min read

Best Pollinator Plants for Blooms all Season

 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...

2 min read

Best Pollinator Plants for Blooms all Season

 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...

How to Create a Pollinator Friendly Landscape

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How to Create a Pollinator Friendly Landscape

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...

4 min read

How to Create a Pollinator Friendly Landscape

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...

The Science of Roots

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The Science of Roots

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,...

4 min read

The Science of Roots

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,...

rose

5 min read

A Beginners Guide To Designing A Fragrance Garden

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...

5 min read

A Beginners Guide To Designing A Fragrance Garden

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...

The Beginner’s Guide to Water Features

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The Beginner’s Guide to Water Features

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.

5 min read

The Beginner’s Guide to Water Features

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.

Sustainable Gardens

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Timeline for Sustainable Gardens

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...

5 min read

Timeline for Sustainable Gardens

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...

Bare Root Plant

4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Bare Root Plants: Everyth...

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...

4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Bare Root Plants: Everyth...

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...

Shade Gardening

5 min read

Shade Gardening

If your yard is shrouded in shade from trees and you’re feeling hopeless about gardening, it’s time to change your mindset! Many believe that a lack of sunlight means no...

5 min read

Shade Gardening

If your yard is shrouded in shade from trees and you’re feeling hopeless about gardening, it’s time to change your mindset! Many believe that a lack of sunlight means no...

bee on flower

2 min read

Pollination 101

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...

2 min read

Pollination 101

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...

Climate-Resilient Landscaping for Changing Conditions

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Climate-Resilient Landscaping for Changing Cond...

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...

5 min read

Climate-Resilient Landscaping for Changing Cond...

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...

Seedlings

4 min read

Techniques for Transplanting Seedlings

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...

4 min read

Techniques for Transplanting Seedlings

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...