Continuing the discussion from last week on New Year, New Garden, Nathan discusses more detailed areas of the garden with new ideas to try. How do you feel about adding some topiary into the landscape? Remember, topiary is that style of pruning that
Read MoreWelcome to gardening in 2021! It's a new year, so let's try some new things in the garden. Make your 2021 New Year's Resolution to garden NEW! This week, Nathan gives you things to think about before you start something new in the landscape.
Read MoreFall is THE BEST time for planting most plants in the south. But what's the best method for most success? Nathan takes you on a planting journey from turning that "nothing" landscape or bed into something beautiful! From clearing weeds,
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 MoreIn this week's episode, the fun begins! Nathan continues his six steps to a new landscape and we start to plant! Preparing the site is a critical step before planting. Making sure weeds are cleared, removing obstructions, amending the soil, and
Read More"Your Questions, Our Answers"- Our promise to you every last Saturday of the month! If you've got a question for next month, feel free to share it with us! Be sure to listen to this Q&A Week for all things annual flowers, color theory, problems
Read MoreIn this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan tackles several garden myths that you probably believe. After encouraging doubters to take action and start a garden during another emotional garden rant, Nathan begins a discussion on staking and not staking trees. Should trees be staked? If so, for how long? Nathan explains it all. Then he gets
Read MoreThis week, Nathan continues spreading the truth about plants, whether you like it or not! Even some of our most beloved plants have their issues. Nathan holds no truths back about them! From flowering cherry trees to Leyland Cypress, Colorado Blue Spruce, Flowering Dogwood, and winter Daphne, he let's you know the problems with
Read MoreIf last week's trees are too big for your landscape, then you need some great shrubs with outstanding fall color! This week, Nathan exposes his favorite shrubs that provide outstanding color all autumn long. Many of these plants, such as Aronia, Sumac, and Fothergilla, are also native! Did you know that the Blueberry, America's Favorite Berry, is also a great shrub for fall color? Be sure to find out which plants you NEED to plant this season to have a jaw-dropping fall display next year.
Read MoreIn October's edition of Q&A Week, Nathan answers your questions...just in time for fall! Do you leave the leaves that fall around the landscape in autumn or pick them up? Emma asks about planting a mulberry tree. There's a question about when's the best time to bring in houseplants for overwintering. And should you cut back that browning ornamental grass or leave it as is for winter? Lastly, there's probably a plant you are needing transplanted, so do you cut it back or not? How big of a rootball do you need to dig out? Nathan gives tried and true answers to all of your questions! Ask your question at www.newsoutherngarden.com/contact for November's Q&A Week...the last Saturday of the month.
Read MoreSummer’s gonna be over before we know it and now is the time to be preparing for fall! Nathan answers your questions that have been burning a hole in your gardening to-do list so that you can get things done and be more successful! Today, he answers questions about growing avocados, dealing with overgrown shrubs, and trying to get the best bang-for-your-buck with flowering plants! Be sure to listen close and send a question for next month’s Q&A week at www.newsoutherngarden.com.
Read MoreThe pollinator gardening conversation continues with more details on specific butterfly species and plants they require! Nathan discusses his Power Plants for Pollinators- a collection of perennials, trees, and shrubs that are necessary to attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. Don’t forget to learn the basics of pollinator gardening in Episode 10.
Read MoreNathan discusses different pruning techniques you can use to achieve certain effects in the southern garden. Whether you want a happy hedge or some pollarded peaches, Nathan will explain how to prune your plants so they do what you want them to. Be sure to learn the basics of pruning before adventuring into these more complex methods in Episode 7.
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