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Butterfly Garden

Apr 25, 2013

 

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on Earth. A butterfly garden is an easy way to see more butterflies and to help them do their thing, since many natural butterfly habitats have been lost to human activities like building homes, roads and farms. It's easy to increase the number and variety of butterflies in your yard by following a few simple guidelines.

Paper Bush (Edgeworthia papyrifera)

Feb 10, 2013

 

Edgeworthia is a small shrub you may be unfamiliar with, as it's an odd little plant, but with some very interesting characteristics.

Since I've recently moved into a new house, my garden is a VERY early work in progress. I have vowed, however, that Paper Bush will have a prominent spot in my back yard. One of my earliest gardening friends introduced me to this shrub, and I haven't been able to forget it since.

Hellebores

Feb 1, 2013

 

It’s Hellebore season in middle Tennessee again!

 

There are few perennials that can rival the seasonal interest of Hellebores, often called Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose. These staples of the winter garden are among the most coveted of garden plants by those who know them, yet they are still relatively unknown outside of plant enthusiast circles. Because they don't flower quickly from seed and often finish flowering before most folks visit garden centers.

Azaleas for middle Tennessee

Apr 17, 2012

Azaleas can be one of the most breathtaking plants in the spring garden. We’ve all seen a mass of Azaleas in full bloom; beautiful mounds of brightly colored blooms, and thought about how great it would be to have that in our own landscapes. Unfortunately, Azaleas have gotten a bad rap for being difficult to grow in Nashville. While it’s true that there are locales better suited to the Azalea’s specific needs, with the proper soil preparation and planting techniques, we can all grow and enjoy these fantastic shrubs.

 

What’s all the BUZZ about? The 2011 Cicada Invasion

May 22, 2011

It’s cicada invasion time in Nashville. They are everywhere. Millions of them. You can see them, hear them, smell them and maybe even swear at them if one lands on you. Unless you are an entomologist or own a local car wash, you’re probably not too crazy about this “inconvenient” natural occurrence that seems to drag on way too long. Our mowing crew can attest that cicadas, which are normally harmless, can get aggressive once the guys start using noisy string trimmers and mowers.