This week, Nathan talks about a group of plants he's never really mentioned before: ornamental onions! Or rather, alliums. They are a diverse group of plants with quite an unusual bloom. He talks about specific species and cultivars, bloom times of them, and the conditions they need to grow well.
Read MoreAs we anticipate Christmas tomorrow, Nathan continued talking about the "plants of Christmas" and how to grow them!
Read MoreSome plants go hand in hand with Christmas. Think about poinsettias, holly, ivy, and Fraser firs. They all remind us of the holiday season. This week, Nathan lists these plants, talks about their relationship to Christmas and histories, and explains how to grow them
Read MorePlenty of gardening tasks exist all year long...even into winter! This week, Nathan gives you a list of great perennials to plant NOW for a saucy spring show!
Read MoreNathan continues his discussion on herbs this week and discusses some important topics concerning them! He discusses growing herbs indoors, in pots, how to preserve them, and more details about certain types of herbs.
Read MoreHerbs have been around gardens since prehistoric times. Gardeners have long enjoyed growing plants that have high fragrances, flavorful tastes, and even medicinal applications. This week, Nathan takes you on a journey to growing your own herbs in the
Read MoreLavender is one of the most popular garden plants. Unfortunately, it doesn’t tend to love our southern gardens. Many gardeners can talk about utter failures when it comes to lavender. But this week, Nathan talks about things you can do to give lavender a fighting
Read MoreA couple of week’s ago, Nathan shared a short list of his favorite fall blooming perennials. This week, he’s adding more to that list to give you even more blossom power for your fall garden!
Read MoreAnother month has passed and Nathan, once again, goes to the mailbox to answer your gardening questions! This week, Nathan answers questions about proper planting techniques, a strange spider that is populating in North Georgia, and deer resistant fall plants.
Read MoreWhen fall comes around, most folks rush out to the garden centers on one mission and one mission alone: to buy pansies. But pansies aren’t the only fall blooming plants to grow in the south. There are a wide selection of fall blooming perennials that every
Read MoreAs usual, we tackle your toughest garden problems at the end of every month. Thanks to all who have submitted a question! We love to hear both your gardening troubles and successes!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan opens up the mailbag and answers your questions! Sharon from Cleveland, Ga. asks about some small canopy trees that can add some height to their privacy fence. Rachel in north Atlanta wants to know some specific plants to use in a cottage garden. Bobby from East Tennessee wants to know if it's okay to top dress a lawn now with compost. Lastly, Michelle from Flowery Branch, Ga. wants to create a tropical-like garden around her pool. Leave your garden question for Nathan to answer here or on Facebook and Instagram!
Read MoreIn this episode, Nathan gives you a brief history of cottage gardens, the people who influenced them, and essential elements of a cottage garden to build your own!
Read MoreIn this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan continues his discussion of NEW summer blooming shrubs! He talks about butterfly bushes, Rose of Sharons, Roses, and a brand new Smoke Bush!
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Nathan discusses plants that you might not see too often because they bloom in the summer when many people don't shop for plants. This first part of a two part series touches on new summer blooming hydrangeas.
Read MoreThis 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 answers your questions! One valued listener has sent us a video question about maintaining ground covers and keeping them out of unwanted areas. Then, Nathan takes a look at a photo of some mushrooms growing in garden mulch and
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
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