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Ep. 100- New Year, New Garden (Part 2)

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

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Ep. 99- New Year, New Garden (Part 1)

Welcome 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.

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Ep. 86- Tips for Fall Planting

Fall 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,

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Ep. 83- Gardening with Shades of Green

Underappreciated 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

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Ep. 80- 6 Steps to A New Landscape (Part 2)

In 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

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Ep. 77- Gardening with Children, Flowers, Tree Trimming, Panicled Hydrangeas, and N-P-K

On this week's show, Nathan reiterates the importance of mentoring children in gardening activities. Education, health, and enjoyment are all important things to focus on when gardening with kids. Does your plant have perfect or imperfect flowers?

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Ep. 60- Q&A Week- Annual Flowers, Color Theory, Wet Winters, and Feeding Shrubs

"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

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Ep. 54- Top 5 Really Beautiful, Horrible Plants

This 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

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Ep. 48- 5 Steps to a New Garden

A new year. A new decade. A new garden! Let's turn that empty, overgrown area in your landscape and turn it into a lush oasis retreat! Don't just jump out and start planting though. Take Nathan's advice and use these five steps to bring about the most success in your new garden venture. What a great way to start making 2020 the best garden you've ever had!

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Ep. 42- Great Trees for Fall Color

Continue using this glorious time of year to plant trees and shrubs. Don't forget to plant for fall color! In this episode, Nathan reminds you to plant trees that will give you an entertaining show in autumn. He begins with describing maples that show-off this time of year. Then, he discusses a number of plants, both native and non-native, which are sure to brighten up gardens in fall. Enjoy the leaves of autumn and the plants they are attached to!

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Ep. 40- Q&A Week October

In 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.

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Ep. 11- Gardening for Pollinators (Part 2)

The 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.

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Ep. 08- Exploring Pruning Techniques

Nathan 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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