No residential landscape or garden in Tennessee will be able to reach its full potential unless water needs are taken into account and addressed. This publication provides an overview of plant water needs along with an introduction to different types of irrigation. Whether you are needing to irrigation ornamental beds or your vegetable garden, there […] …
Shrubs and Trees
From flowering shrubs to shade trees, woody plants are integral to our landscapes and ecosystems. This section will provide information and resources on plant selection, plant establishment, maintenance including pruning and training, irrigation and fertilization in the landscape. Recommended plant lists are also provided.
Care of Ornamental Plants in the Landscape
There are many steps to ensuring that landscape plants perform well around our homes. Attention is needed to ensure proper watering, fertilization, and mulching along with pruning and other aspects of plant management. This publication provides an overview of the many practices required to keep landscape plants performing at their best in residential areas. Published […] …
Diagnosis of Ornamental Plant Diseases
Ever been confused about where to even begin when you see an issue on a shrub, tree, or flower in your yard or garden? Well, then this is the publication for you! This resource will help you being to ask the right questions. Then, it will take you down the path of taking samples and […] …
Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants
Plants that are native to a region can provide significant resources to support wildlife due to the long co-existence of plant and animals species. For those who are interested in sustaining the local wildlife, then native plants can be an asset in the home landscape. This publication provides an overview of attributes to look for […] …
Managing Wildlife Around your Home
Residential landscapes can be excellent places to attract and view wildlife, and they can also be the site of many issues with nuisance wildlife. This publication discusses ways homeowners can create a landscape that attracts many beneficial wildlife species as well as how to deal with nuisance animals that are also often found in residential […] …
