Gardening is for the birds! We can develop a landscape that provides all the necessary resources that birds look for in a habitat. In doing so, we will invite more birds to not just fly through but also build a home and stay in. This week, Nathan talks about plants
Read MoreThis time of year can really bring on the spring fever with a host of garden plants beginning to bloom! Nathan talks about some of the top garden plants to add some late winter flower power in and around your landscape.
Read MoreIt's almost time to start fertilizing your garden babies! This week, Nathan gives you the scoop on the nutrient cycle, how plant nutrition actually cycles through animal life and back again. He also talks about the pros and cons to organic and commercial
Read MoreThis week Nathan answers your questions! The question of the day is concerning plants that can be planted in wet soil. In addition to giving you a number of wet-soil loving plants, Nathan talks about the benefits of preventing runoff rain water
Read MoreRoses are one of America's favorite garden flower! This week, Nathan talks about purchasing roses as bare root plants. He also talks about storing them for planting later and how to plant them. Growing roses from bare root plants opens the
Read MoreThis week, Nathan is talking "weird" gardening. There are some good reports that sound waves and certain music can enhance plant growth, but can talking to your plants make them happier? Or does talking to plants make us happier gardeners? Also, Nathan talks
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about a group of plants he's never really mentioned before: ornamental onions! Or rather, alliums. They are a diverse group of plants with quite an unusual bloom. He talks about specific species and cultivars, bloom times of them, and the conditions they need to grow well.
Read MoreIt's the last week of the month and Nathan answers your questions! This week, he looks at winter damage concerns, planting over winter, and picking and laying mulch appropriately.
Read MoreAs we anticipate Christmas tomorrow, Nathan continued talking about the "plants of Christmas" and how to grow them!
Read MoreSome plants go hand in hand with Christmas. Think about poinsettias, holly, ivy, and Fraser firs. They all remind us of the holiday season. This week, Nathan lists these plants, talks about their relationship to Christmas and histories, and explains how to grow them
Read MorePlenty of gardening tasks exist all year long...even into winter! This week, Nathan gives you a list of great perennials to plant NOW for a saucy spring show!
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 MoreTake advantage of your small space by scaling the size of trees you plant to fit! This week, Nathan talks about some small and completely native small trees that are going to provide your garden with outstanding fall color!
Read MoreNathan continues his discussion on herbs this week and discusses some important topics concerning them! He discusses growing herbs indoors, in pots, how to preserve them, and more details about certain types of herbs.
Read MoreHerbs have been around gardens since prehistoric times. Gardeners have long enjoyed growing plants that have high fragrances, flavorful tastes, and even medicinal applications. This week, Nathan takes you on a journey to growing your own herbs in the
Read MoreLavender is one of the most popular garden plants. Unfortunately, it doesn’t tend to love our southern gardens. Many gardeners can talk about utter failures when it comes to lavender. But this week, Nathan talks about things you can do to give lavender a fighting
Read MoreThis time of year, the weather can be quite unpredictable in the south. A frost here and an 80-degree day there. We can go back and forth when it comes to temperature in the fall, so Nathan gives you the information you need to make sure you are keeping your
Read MoreGarden hedges are as old as gardening itself. For thousands of years, gardeners have created and maintained hedges to keep things hidden, separate garden rooms, and create garden mystery. This week, Nathan talks you through the basics of installing
Read MoreA couple of week’s ago, Nathan shared a short list of his favorite fall blooming perennials. This week, he’s adding more to that list to give you even more blossom power for your fall garden!
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