Organic Mulch Tips and Facts (exerts from Scott, 2007. J. Environ. Hort.) The benefits of maintaining a layer of organic-based mulch are great: improves soil moisture, reduces soil erosion and […] …
Plants for Tennessee Landscapes: Annuals & Biennials
There are so many plant options for home landscapes that selection of new additions can be overwhelming. To aid TN gardeners in plant selection, this publication provides a practical, easy […] …
Plants for your Backyard Wetland Habitat
Creating a backyard wetland unveils new plant options for spaces that pose challenges for conventional approaches to drainage. A wetland will attract interesting and beneficial wildlife, including a variety of […] …
Proper Crape Myrtle Pruning
February is a good time to prune Crape myrtles in Tennessee. Crape myrtles bloom on the new season’s growth in spring, so trimming them in February before new grow starts […] …
Protect Unplanted Woodies & Perennials Through Winter
February in TN is notorious for delivering extreme cold temperatures with surprisingly warm days intermingled. This can be very stressful not only to established plants, but to late summer/fall purchases […] …
