Do you feel cursed with clay soil? Many folks do. This week, Nathan assures you that you can grow great gardens in clay soil. He discusses preparing the bed to deal with water movement, digging appropriately in clay, and choosing the best plants for the space. With a little thought and attention, a clay-based soil CAN produce a wonder garden space. There is hope!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan tackles tips on starting a new landscape! He lays out four steps to creating the garden of your dreams: assessing the site, determining your goals, designing your space, and installing your landscape. Join New Southern Garden next week, to hear Part Two!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about his biggest failures and garden let-downs in 2023. He didn't get nearly all the things done he'd hoped to. But, he's making a change! Nathan shares with you four things you need to do to document, organize, and
Read MoreThis week, Nathan encourages you to use the "leafless-ness" of fall and winter to examine your garden structure. With one simple garden design principle, you can transform your space to look outstanding any season of the year. Nathan explains and walks you through
Read MoreThis week, Nathan goes to the mailbox and answers your questions! He answers questions from a wide range of topics including, controlling slugs in the garden, finding "the perfect plant", and transplanting trees in the summer. Send us your questions
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about that dependable spring blooming perennial, the peony. Then, he gives some tips on installing a dry river bed as a critical feature to your landscape.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan goes to the inbox to answer your gardening questions! Two great questions are answered this week. One asks about using gypsum in the garden and the other asks about an easy method to creating new garden beds.
Read MoreWhen planting trees in the garden, they do come with some special considerations. If we fail to consider their mature canopy and root systems, a tree might eventually become a problem. This week, Nathan talks about the most critical things to consider before
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about a few under appreciated landscape plants: ornamental grasses! He talks about the seasonal change grasses provide, how to design with them, and how to maintain them. He gives details about several native selections and their
Read MoreThis week, Nathan opens up the mailbag and answers your questions! Sharon from Cleveland, Ga. asks about some small canopy trees that can add some height to their privacy fence. Rachel in north Atlanta wants to know some specific plants to use in a cottage garden. Bobby from East Tennessee wants to know if it's okay to top dress a lawn now with compost. Lastly, Michelle from Flowery Branch, Ga. wants to create a tropical-like garden around her pool. Leave your garden question for Nathan to answer here or on Facebook and Instagram!
Read MoreIn this episode, Nathan gives you a brief history of cottage gardens, the people who influenced them, and essential elements of a cottage garden to build your own!
Read MoreWhat in the world is "foodscaping?" This week, Nathan gives you his take on landscaping with fruits and veggies. It's easy to grow a landscape that is both beautiful and nutritious by incorporating apples right beside the azaleas! Nathan gives you tips and
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers Frank's question about what characteristics to look for while shopping for plants to make an outstanding display in the garden. Nathan starts by listing out what to look for in a healthy plant, but then switches directions and talks about
Read MoreA great way to start a new gardening year is to help you out by answering your questions! This week, Erik gives us an update on his beat roots and Nathan answers a question about peach pruning from Kirk. Betsy wonders if the challenges that come
Read MoreThe average size of our American landscapes is shrinking drastically! So, this week, Nathan explores small plants for small landscapes that still give you a big impact! It’s a two parter, so be sure to check out next week’s show as well!
Read MoreDo you ever get jealous of those magazine covers that flaunt those gorgeous fall containers? It's almost like the creators of the magazine have a secret recipe for designing them. This week, Nathan gives you three steps to creating a stunning
Read MoreHappy July 4th weekend! In honor of America's birthday, Nathan discusses the people, the plants, and the places of the 1700s that have influenced the way we garden today. From Monticello to Southern Magnolia, it's a conversation suited to
Read MoreNathan just HAD to go to Hawaii over the past week for a family wedding. It just couldn't be helped. He had to go. But he came home with his observations of this tropical locale including the landscapes and plants he saw. Nathan was further inspired
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps guide you through selecting the best perennial plants for your perennial garden! Perennial plants are those wonderful garden tenants that survive year after year for several years- no annual replanting needed!
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