This week, Nathan answers Frank's question about what characteristics to look for while shopping for plants to make an outstanding display in the garden. Nathan starts by listing out what to look for in a healthy plant, but then switches directions and talks about
Read MoreLast weekend, we had a terrible freeze! So this week, Nathan discusses what happens to plants that might have already put out new growth or blooms before a late freeze attacks. He talks about some common plants that tend to succumb to late freezes
Read MoreThis week, Nathan opens the inbox and checks for your questions to answer! Nathan answers questions on topics that span the vegetable garden to the ornamental flower bed. Starting seeds, pruning camellias, transplanting baby hellebores, the basics of
Read MoreNathan goes to the mailbag this week to answer your questions! He helps out Carol who wants to know how to make sure her plant choices and weather conditions don't clash. Then, Jackie wants to know what herbs are best for a beginner. Lastly, Mary Beth
Read MoreThis week, Nathan goes to the inbox and answers your gardening questions! He discusses just what you need to do to care for your fall containers over winter. Then, he gives you some ideas for extending your fall vegetable garden well into the winter
Read MoreSummer wears down both the gardener and the garden! After your beautiful plants from spring have bloomed at least once and dealt with Southern heat and humidity, they might begin to look a bit sad. Yellow, "wilty", or brown leaves
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! He starts off by answering Shane's question about Japanese Pieris and ponders five different reasons why it might not be blooming. Then, Kathleen asks about plants that make great
Read MoreWhen and how to water is a very confusing subject! Unfortunately, there's no sure-fire template but this week Nathan gives you his tips and suggestions for watering container plants, newly planted plants, and more established plants. Hint: Mon
Read MoreNathan just HAD to go to Hawaii over the past week for a family wedding. It just couldn't be helped. He had to go. But he came home with his observations of this tropical locale including the landscapes and plants he saw. Nathan was further inspired
Read MoreYour questions, Nathan's answers! This week, Nathan opens the mailbag to help you get growing and get growing well! This week, Carl asks what books are great for more information on perennial plants and Nathan gives his Top 4! Ashley
Read MoreAs we continue talking about the perennial garden, we must accept the fact that these living plants will need some attention and maintenance. Nathan gives you tips and ideas to help maintaining the perennial garden seem more fun than drudgery. Watering,
Read MoreThis week Nathan continues his discussion on the perennial garden! The most important thing you can do for your perennial plants is to provide them with an amazing soil before you even plant them! Perennials will be garden tenants for years
Read MorePlanting perennial plants at the best time of year will give your new garden tenants the best shot at growing and growing well! This week, Nathan discusses the worst times of year to plant and, of course, the best times! He details the reasons
Read MoreNathan continues his discussion on the perennial garden in this week's episode as he talks about buying plants! Shopping for plants is always a fun activity! Whether you are buying them at a local plant nursery or through a mail-order nursery, plants
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps guide you through selecting the best perennial plants for your perennial garden! Perennial plants are those wonderful garden tenants that survive year after year for several years- no annual replanting needed!
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