TN Nursery Blog

Creating a Beautiful Summer Moon Garden

A moon garden turns warm summer nights into a serene showplace by combining pale, fragrant, or night-blooming plants and silvery foliage that glow in July’s Buck Moon, enhanced with subtle...

Choosing the Right Watering Method for Gardens

Compare hand-watering, sprinkler systems, and drip irrigation, outlining when each works best and stressing that consistency and deep, root-level watering matter more than the gadget you choose.

Native Connections - Wildlife-Friendly Garden P...

The piece celebrates the intricate ecological web of Appalachia by spotlighting six native plants—Virginia Creeper, Goldenseal, Dutchman’s Breeches, Running Cedar, Witch Hazel, and Carolina Allspice—explaining how each supports local wildlife...

Why Gardeners Are Going Wild over Red Flowers

There's no doubt that red flowers stand out in any yard. Their bright colour stands for desire, energy, and life, which makes them a popular choice for gardeners who want...

The Quiet Power of Blue Flowers in Native Garde...

Blue is so much more than a color. It’s hope. It’s a promise of food. It’s a much-needed gulp of air on a hot day. And it’s just a shovel...

Native Trees That Bloom With Pink Flowers

Pink trees are magical. Planting a blooming tree in your yard is an invitation to spring. But if you also plant native trees that bloom with pink flowers, you invite...

The Beauty and Purpose of White Flowers in Gardens

White flowers are ethereal, delicate, and peaceful. Light flowers like bright stars against a sea of green foliage, glow in the moonlight, lighten up shady areas in the garden, and...

Native Pink Flowers for Beautiful Gardens

Pink native flowers bring more than beauty and color to a landscape. They represent a choice—gardening with intention, and a desire to celebrate and promote native plant biodiversity. Whether you...

How Trellis Gardens Transform Your Vertical Space

A trellis turns fences, walls, or balcony rails into vertical gardens, letting climbers soar upward to save ground space while adding beauty, privacy, and healthier growth.

Evergreen Trees — Best Practices for Year-Round...

Discover expert tips and best practices for planting and caring for evergreen trees. Learn how to choose the right varieties to keep your landscape green year-round.

Types Of Butterflies

From suburban yards to rural homesteads, everyone can plant for butterflies. By growing native plants in your garden, you’re doing more than just attracting beauty—you’re providing a lifeline to our...

What Plants Attract Hummingbirds

The best way to create a hummingbird-friendly garden is by using native plants, those that have evolved over thousands of years with hummingbirds and that are therefore naturally attractive to...