This week, Nathan starts off discussing what's blooming in his landscape. Then, he discusses some classic southern garden plants: gardenias and hydrangeas. Nathan talks about the different blossom styles you can find with gardenias and three great
Read MoreThis week, Nathan discusses a variety of gardening topics. He begins by sharing what all is going on in his veggie garden and some ideas you can employ in your own! Then he goes in a deeper discussion of rejuvenating gardenias that might have been affected
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about some great plants are blooming in his landscape this week! You might be seeing some plants, particularly gardenias, revealing some yellow foliage. Most folks think that yellowing leaves means the plant is dying, but Nathan says
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! He starts off by answering Shane's question about Japanese Pieris and ponders five different reasons why it might not be blooming. Then, Kathleen asks about plants that make great
Read MoreNathan just HAD to go to Hawaii over the past week for a family wedding. It just couldn't be helped. He had to go. But he came home with his observations of this tropical locale including the landscapes and plants he saw. Nathan was further inspired
Read MoreUnderappreciated and underused. That's the sad state of the color green in the garden. But not anymore! On this week's episode, Nathan reveals the power and drama that shades of green can provide in your landscape. He classifies these
Read MoreHappy Birthday, America! Did you know that the Founding Fathers were just as much into gardening as they were patriotism? Nathan talks about some of the memorable gardening information our Founders left to us. Then, he describes
Read MoreEver noticed that plants with variegated foliage tend to grow slower and lower? There's a botanical reason why and Nathan explains why it's all based upon plant pigmentation. Also, it's important to know how your plants are built and grow.
Read MoreHow terrible is clay soil, really? Nathan dispels myths about clay and gives you the dirt on benefits of clay-based soils. He also defines what an invasive plant really is and lists some, unfortunately, common examples. How can you turn blue
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 MoreThis week, Nathan is back at answering your questions! From Dylan's question about Bermuda lawns to Jack's about fescue, this episode is filled with some chat about turfgrass. Then Nathan enlightens Lynn about the dangers of pruning roses this time of year. Lastly, Dorothy has some deer problems but Nathan saves the day with three great deer resistant shrubs. Join us for November's Q&A Week and don't forget to submit your question here for next time!
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