This week, Nathan answers Cheryl's question about flowering annuals that the deer won't eat! She tried begonia, but they were munched on like lunch time at the Shoney's salad bar. Nathan talks about a long list of plants that the deer MIGHT not eat.
Read MoreDo 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 goes to the water garden to help you plant some wonderful native plants directly into the muck! The southeast has some wonderful plants that thrive in the wettest conditions. Nathan talks about both plants that grow in the
Read MoreIf you're growing under shade, you might think that you are limited in what you can grow. Even though that's partially true, shade creates an opportunity to grow a unique group of plants that you rarely, if ever, see in sunny sites. This week, Nathan
Read MoreIs it still winter? Has spring started yet? Some days are hot. Some nights are cold. This week, Nathan talks about preparing your winter garden for spring. He walks you through several gardening tasks, discusses the best (and worst) time to perform them, and
Read MoreEverybody loves new plants, right? This week, Nathan discusses some new plant varieties coming out in 2024 from Proven Winners, the same folks that brought us beloved plants like the Limelight Hydrangea! The plants he discusses includes: Let’s
Read MoreThis week, Nathan inspires you to improve your late-winter gardens by discussing plants that bloom this time of year! Look around in February or March. Do you have anything blooming? If not, be sure to incorporate these plants to help usher a
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! Nancy asks if poppies can be grown in the south and if there are any perennial kinds. Even though the south isn't the best place to grow poppies year round, Nathan talks about five poppies
Read MoreThis week is the last week of the month...and the year for that matter! That means that Nathan answers your gardening questions for the last time in 2023. Josh wants to learn about some good vines and ground covers that provide winter interest.
Read MoreThis week is all about edible onions! Nathan describes four main groups of onions- bulb onions, leeks, scallions, and garlic- talks about their unique characteristics, and discusses what they need to grow and grow well. Many of these wonderful
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps you grow more while saving more! Nathan's budget-friendly hacks will help you get more plants in your garden without spending your life savings. He also talks about how repurposing containers and mulch bags
Read MoreThis week, Nathan takes on a challenge! A challenge that actually comes from his cousin who is looking to create a space that feels like a tropical oasis all winter long. Nathan breaks down the characteristics of plant material that help give you a sense of a tropical
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about things to look for as September comes to an end. He walks you through every part of your landscape including shrubs, perennials, and trees, giving you ideas and tasks to complete this time of year.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! Katie from Cleveland, Ga. is a new home owner and wants to learn more about taking care of her landscape. Nathan helps guide her through what she should be looking for and doing in the garden in late summer.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about plants you MUST HAVE in your garden right now, late summer! He talks about agapanthus, Joe-pye weed, hardy hibiscus, Russian sage, Rudbeckia, maidenhair grass, Virginia switchgrass, yarrow, garden phlox, and canna
Read MoreThis week, Nathan tackles the lackluster, yellowy, drying-back garden of summer. If the stresses of summer have got your plants looking a bit sad, Nathan explains a few simple and basic actions you can take to help restore your garden's beauty in the dead of summer!
Read MoreSince 1990, the Perennial Plant Association has awarded certain plants with the Perennial Plant of the Year award. Based on unique characteristics, performance in the garden, and disease resistance, this list of plants can help you add winners in your landscape!
Read MoreWho needs to buy a garden full of plants when you can grow them all from seed? Whether you don't know what your long-term goal for a given space is or you just need a few things to fill in the gaps, growing plants from seed is not only rewarding but
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks a walk from the sun garden into the shade garden and talks about 5 plants you could find along that route. Some perennials today require sun, others can grow in part sun or shade, and the last group thrive under the shade.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan is gardening with the blues! The "blues" today aren't a depressed disposition, but rather, plants that produce a true blue flower. Finding a "true" blue flower in the garden can be difficult, but Nathan gives you a list of plants with blue
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