Ep. 88- Killing Bradford Pear, Empress Tree, and Chinaberry

Continuing the topic from the previous episode, Nathan describes some beautiful but terrible trees that have proven to be invasive species. Bradford Pear trees scatter across the south in our gardens, but now they are filling our woodlands

Pesticides, Plants, Podcast, WeedingNathan WilsonOctober 10, 2020invasive weeds, invasive plant, invasive tree, bradford pear, chinaberry, empress tree, paulownia, princess tree, weeds, organic, glyphosate, triclopyrComment

Ep. 87- Killing Kudzu, Privet, and English Ivy

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,

Compost, Flowers., Pesticides, Philosophy, plant biology, Planting, Plants, Podcast, Tools and EquipmentNathan WilsonSeptember 26, 2020fall planting, planting, plants, garden, gardening, weeds, weeding, annual, perennial, trees, shrubs, tilling, prepare planting hole, preparing planting bed, mulching, pinestraw, mulchComment

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

Compost, Design, Garden Design, Philosophy, Planting, Plant Disease, Plants, Techniques, Tools and EquipmentNathan WilsonAugust 15, 2020weeds, planting, pre-emergent, soil amendment, soft soil, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, screening, screen, hedges, fertilizer, fertilizing, mulch, pinestraw, mulching, water, wateringComment

Ep. 79- 6 Steps to A New Landscape (Part 1)

In this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan helps lead you through six simple steps to start a new landscape. Whether you are looking to redo an entire wasteland, an overgrown site, a veggie plot, or just a new bed, Nathan makes

Design, Philosophy, Planting, Plants, Podcast, Techniques, Garden DesignNathan WilsonAugust 8, 2020topography, soil test, pH, nutrients, weeds, perennial, annual, sunlight, light conditions, moisture, dry soil, wet soil, atmosphere, mood, mood board, garden style, gardens, plants, structures, garden design, garden plan, sketchbook, formal, informalComment

Ep. 71- Buttonbush, Weeds in Liriope, and Best Watering Practices

This week, Nathan helps out with preparing your garden for drought! First up, he describes the awesomeness of the American Buttonbush which can be used and planted in standing water and wet soils. Penny has a question about ridding

Ep. 70- Shasta Daisy, Slugs and Snails, Mummy Berry, and Poison Ivy

Another week of garden problems but Nathan's got solutions for you! After describing a classic but irresistible perennial plant called Shasta Daisy, Nathan jumps to the mailbag and answers questions concerning everything from dealing

Ep. 69- Q&A Week Agapanthus, Hedges, Weeding, Fireblight, and Wildflower Meadows

On this week's episode, we answer your questions! Nathan first discusses a really cool perennial plant known as Agapanthus, or African Lily. With it's blue, purple, or white globe shaped flowers atop a thin spike that emerges from the

Ep. 53- 10 Steps to Conservation Gardening (Part 2)

Be sure not to miss the third and final installment of our discussion on Conservation Gardening! In this episode, Nathan talks about his final steps to making your garden more sustainable and nature-friendly. He encourages you to plant wildly and prune with nature in mind. Knowing the difference between useful plants and noxious weeds is

Philosophy, Planting, Plants, Pruning, TechniquesNathan WilsonFebruary 8, 2020nature, sustainability, gardening, conservation, native plants, wild, planting, weeds, invasive plant, pruning, deadheading, seed, seeding Comments

Ep. 52- January Q&A Week

Every month we get answers for your gardening questions! This month, Nathan answers questions from a variety of topics. Kimberly wonders how to get rid of moles (don't we all). David wants to save money on buying plants (don't we all) by dividing his existing perennials. Molly thinks she wants to plant a tree in a container while Jim's got a weed problem (don't we all). Lastly, Karen wants to be sure she's pruning her hydrangea at the right time of year! It's a doozy of a show filled with gardening fun. Submit your question for the next Q&A here.

Pesticides, Planting, Plants, Podcast, Propagation, Pruning, Q&A, TechniquesNathan WilsonFebruary 1, 2020hydrangea, pruning, weeds, weeding, moles, snakes, perennials, propagation, dividing, japanese maple, loropetalum, weepingComment

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