Ep. 106- Growing Peonies and Flower Inflorescence

This week, Nathan dispels the myth that growing peonies in the South is impossible. We can grow peonies and we can grow them well! Listen as Nathan gives his top tips for success! Then, he turns his attention to the shape of flowers and their

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Ep. 105- Q&A Week- Screen Spacing, Limiting Factor of Growth, and Heeling In

This week on New Southern Garden, Nathan answers your gardening questions!. Patrick in Flowery Branch, Ga. wonders how far apart he should space his trees to create a screen. Nathan touches on the "limiting factor for growth" which could be

Design, Garden Design, Philosophy, plant biology, Planting, Plants, Podcast, Q&A, TechniquesNathan WilsonFebruary 13, 2021Q&A, screen, screening, arborvitae, green giant, heeling inComment

Ep. 103- Houseplant Gardening Prep

Have you ever thought about adding houseplants to your indoor garden? Maybe you don't know where to begin or what plants to start with? This week, Nathan gives you three things to think about before getting into houseplant gardening.

Design, Garden Design, Houseplants, PodcastNathan WilsonJanuary 30, 2021houseplant, philodendron, monstera, pothos, shape of plant, plant shape, how to grow houseplantsComment

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

Ep. 96- Gardening in Three Steps for the Beginner

Ep. 95- Garden Lighting for Night Gardening

Daylight Savings Time got your gardening days too short? This week, Nathan discusses ways you can light up your garden at night! Landscape lighting is aesthetic and provides safety and security when working or relaxing in the garden after

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Ep. 94- Great Perennials for Spring Planting

Don't let winter slow down your gardening! On today's show, Nathan discusses great perennial plants to think of planting in spring. He talks about Agastache, Columbine, Butterfly Weed, False Indigo, Garden Pinks, Joe Pye Weed, Perennial Geraniums,

Ep. 93- Garden Structures and How to Use Them

This week, we add some structure to your garden! Plants and plant problems are always nice to talk about, but what about the "skeleton" of the garden? Adding hardscaping to your landscape can help create intrigue and a sense of place.

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Ep. 92- Debunking Garden Myths with Robert Pavlis

This week, Nathan hosts a special guest who is going to help you debunk some of the worst gardening lies! Robert Pavlis is a well-known speaker and educator with over 40 years of gardening experience. He's the author of several books, including Garden Myths,

Ep. 89- Winterizing Houseplants, Trees for Wet and Dry Soil, and High Contrast Gardening

This week Nathan discusses the process of properly winterizing your houseplants before bringing them back into the house before temperatures drop below their preferred warmness. After some heavy rains in the south, we find areas in the

Garden Design, Houseplants, Insects, Pesticides, Plants, Products, PodcastNathan WilsonOctober 17, 2020houseplants, winterizing, wet soil, dry soil, bald cypress, river birch, Dawn redwood, contrast, color, texture, shape, form, plantComment

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

Ep. 82- Melania Trump's Renovated Rose Garden and 5 Steps to Creating Your Own

This week Nathan discusses how older gardens require renovation and how to start your own rose garden! First Lady Melania Trump recently renovated the White House Rose Garden and received a lot of negative feed back. Politics aside, gardens

Design, Flowers., Garden Design, Insects, Pesticides, Philosophy, Plant Disease, Planting, Plants, Podcast, Pruning, Techniques, RosesNathan WilsonAugust 29, 2020Melania Trump, White House Rose Garden, Rose GardenComment

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

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