Things are growing- which means, you've got plenty of gardening questions that need answering! So this week we do just that! Should you hire a landscape architect to design your garden or just work on it yourself? Nathan explains the pros and
Read MoreNathan has a deep history with growing vegetables and lays out some of his thoughts about gardening with edible plants. From being introduced to potato growing by his grandfather as a kid, he shares some philosophy and practices about veggies on this Half Episode of New Southern Garden.
Read MoreWith cultural changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it makes you wonder what an apocalyptic world might look like. We've seen it in the movies, but what about real life? If grocery stores run out of food, what are you going to eat? Don't fear! Nathan
Read MoreContinuing his talk on annual flowers, in this half episode, Nathan walks you through starting an annual flower bed, planting it, and maintaining it throughout the season. If you want a stellar flower bed this year, be sure to take notes and put them into action!
Read More"Your Questions, Our Answers"- Our promise to you every last Saturday of the month! If you've got a question for next month, feel free to share it with us! Be sure to listen to this Q&A Week for all things annual flowers, color theory, problems
Read MoreIn this week's half episode, we keeping discussing how nature and the great outdoors can keep you healthy- not just your body but also your mind! Need to keep anxiety at bay? Get rid of depression? Get outside! Nathan discusses some information
Read MoreScience has shown recently that being out in nature is beneficial to both our health and our minds. But we didn't need science to tell us this, it's something we already knew, right? Dr. Daphne Miller, MD, has actually been prescribing her patients
Read MoreHere's Nathan's full interview, uncut and unedited, with Monique Evancic as she explains the meaning and language of flowers. Sometimes flowers can only say what words can’t. Don't forget to get in touch with Monique at SeedPlayLove and watch her Tedx Talk on the same subject!
Read MoreDid you know there's a meaning behind most every flower and plant? During the Victorian days, people began giving plants and flowers meanings to communicate with others without even using words. On today's program, Monique Evancic with SeedPlayLove, shares with us her research on the meaning of flowers. From rhododendrons to
Read MoreSometimes your plant looks all yellow and crappy not because of a disease but because of a lack of nutrients. In this Half Episode, Nathan explains the difference in macro and micro nutrients and the important knowledge of your soil's pH. He also helps you identify deficiency symptoms for seven major plant nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphor
Read MoreIn this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan tackles several garden myths that you probably believe. After encouraging doubters to take action and start a garden during another emotional garden rant, Nathan begins a discussion on staking and not staking trees. Should trees be staked? If so, for how long? Nathan explains it all. Then he gets
Read MoreWelcome to New Southern Garden's first half-episode! These new bonus episodes are meant to keep you engaged in your garden during the week! During this half-episode, Nathan expands upon topics from the previous show to give you more detail and also talks a bit about the importance of creating a sense of place in your space. Join us
Read MoreThis week is Q&A Week! Your questions, our answers. Your problems, our solutions! First Nathan rants about landscapers who are trying to scam ya! Be careful when dealing with these so-called "landscapers." Maggie asks if she should add soil amendment to her planting hole. Carl wants to over seed his fescue lawn this spring and Jenny wants
Read MoreIn this episode, Nathan goes on another garden rant concerning some comments about farmers made by a presidential candidate! Then he shifts his passion to the garden and destroys the myths behind crape murder, epsom salts, and lime! It's a week of battling false information so be prepared to keep notes! Don't forget to ask you questions
Read MoreThis week, Nathan continues spreading the truth about plants, whether you like it or not! Even some of our most beloved plants have their issues. Nathan holds no truths back about them! From flowering cherry trees to Leyland Cypress, Colorado Blue Spruce, Flowering Dogwood, and winter Daphne, he let's you know the problems with
Read MoreBe sure not to miss the third and final installment of our discussion on Conservation Gardening! In this episode, Nathan talks about his final steps to making your garden more sustainable and nature-friendly. He encourages you to plant wildly and prune with nature in mind. Knowing the difference between useful plants and noxious weeds is
Read MoreEvery month we get answers for your gardening questions! This month, Nathan answers questions from a variety of topics. Kimberly wonders how to get rid of moles (don't we all). David wants to save money on buying plants (don't we all) by dividing his existing perennials. Molly thinks she wants to plant a tree in a container while Jim's got a weed problem (don't we all). Lastly, Karen wants to be sure she's pruning her hydrangea at the right time of year! It's a doozy of a show filled with gardening fun. Submit your question for the next Q&A here.
Read MoreWe believe that gardening will save the world! In a world where environment is being replaced with economy and society, who will be nature's defender? You, of course. The gardener. Let Nathan help you get into conservation gardening. In this episode, Nathan details the first of five steps to making your garden more sustainable and ecological. Fighting invasive plants, using native plants, reducing lawn, planting for the site, and planning for pollinators are just the beginning of this exciting adventure. Be sure to catch the next five steps in an upcoming episode.
Read MoreWhat is Conservation Gardening? We have to recognize that deforestation and construction are reducing our forests and woodlands. As gardeners, we have a responsibility to conserve and cultivate nature. By preventing further damage to woodlands and improving weakened areas, you, the gardener, are nature's first defense. Let Nathan introduce you to a new method of gardening and build a case for nature to take center stage. Be sure to tune in next week when he describes 10 steps to creating a conservation garden.
Read MoreWinter isn't coming. It's here. Don't just wrap up warmly and hibernate though. Plenty of jobs need to be done in the garden over winter! This week, Nathan discusses the Do's and Don'ts for winter gardening. Planning and designing your landscape, planting, propagating, mulching, and weeding can keep you busy before spring. However, now is not a good time to water regularly, prune, or fertilize. Nathan walks you through the winter garden guiding you on what you should and shouldn't be doing...and the reasons why!
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