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Ep. 49- Winter Gardening Do's and Don'ts
Ep. 49- Winter Gardening Do's and Don'ts

Winter isn't coming. It's here. Don't just wrap up warmly and hibernate though. Plenty of jobs need to be done in the garden over winter! This week, Nathan discusses the Do's and Don'ts for winter gardening. Planning and designing your landscape, planting, propagating, mulching, and weeding can keep you busy before spring. However, now is not a good time to water regularly, prune, or fertilize. Nathan walks you through the winter garden guiding you on what you should and shouldn't be doing...and the reasons why!

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Design, Planting, Propagation, PruningNathan Wilsonwinter, gardening, prune, pruning, water, watering, plants, fertilize, weeding, mulching, planning, designing, landscape design, planting, plant propagation, propagatingComment
Ep. 45- Top 4 "Christmasy" Plants
Ep. 45- Top 4 "Christmasy" Plants

As 2019 nears an end and Christmas is just around the corner, we prepare our gardens for the holidays! Nathan discusses his favorite plants with a Christmas flair! From Christmas fern to hollies and pines to camellias, Nathan gives you the best looking plants of the season. 'Tis the season for planting! Be sure to install these great garden plants as soon as possible so they become established for the spring and summer seasons. Also, Nathan answers a “peachy” question from Kirk.

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Planting, Plants, Podcast, Q&ANathan Wilsoncamellia, pine, virginia, fern, Christmas, holly, American, Nellie R. Stevens, Dwarf Burford Holly, Needlepoint, Oakland Holly, Oakleaf HollyComment
Ep. 43- Great Shrubs for Fall Color
Ep. 43- Great Shrubs for Fall Color

If last week's trees are too big for your landscape, then you need some great shrubs with outstanding fall color! This week, Nathan exposes his favorite shrubs that provide outstanding color all autumn long. Many of these plants, such as Aronia, Sumac, and Fothergilla, are also native! Did you know that the Blueberry, America's Favorite Berry, is also a great shrub for fall color? Be sure to find out which plants you NEED to plant this season to have a jaw-dropping fall display next year.

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Planting, Plants, PodcastNathan Wilsonfall, autumn, shrubs, blueberry, aronia, sumac, beautyberry, chokecherry, Oakleaf Hydrangea, fothergillaComment
Ep. 42- Great Trees for Fall Color
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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Planting, Plants, DesignNathan Wilsonfall, color, autumn, leaves, maples, Japanese Maple, red maple, sugar maple, serviceberry, ginkgo, beech, tree, trees, sourwood, sassafrasComment
Ep. 37- Q&A Week September
Ep. 37- Q&A Week September

Wow! Another month of 2019 is gone! But there are plenty of gardening jobs to get done this fall! On this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan answers your questions about fall gardening! Richard asks what kinds of plants, edibles and ornamentals, he can plant with his 6-year old in her very own raised bed! Mary wants to know what she can do to make her fall and winter gardens the best they've ever been while Jack thinks he want to plant burning bush for fall color. (Be sure to find out what Nathan thinks of that.) Lastly, middle schooler Elizabeth wants to know why and how leaves turn colors in the fall. Great science question, Elizabeth! Don't forget to check out www. newsoutherngarden.com/contact and have your garden questions answered next month!

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Q&A, Vegetable Gardening, Techniques, Plants, Podcast, Planting, Fruit TreesNathan Wilsonfall, autumn, gardening, garden, raised beds, burning bush, fothergilla, chokecherry, chokeberry, aronia, leaves, fall color, foliage, bark, exfoliatingComment
Ep. 36- How-to Grow Fruits Part Two
Ep. 36- How-to Grow Fruits Part Two

This week, we continue our journey into the fabulous world of fruit crops! Nathan discusses the importance of thinning your fruit trees to be sure you yield large fruits and talks about why some years are better and not others. Then, he switches gears from fruit plants and talks about the fruits themselves. Nathan discusses the parts of fruits and the different types of fruits. Need to know how to determine the best site for building a fruit orchard? That's exactly where Nathan leaves off in this episode and will pick up in Part Three!

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Fruit Trees, Planting, Podcast, Plants, TechniquesNathan Wilsonfruits, tree, berries, apples, peaches, soil, orchardComment
Ep. 34- Q&A Week August
Ep. 34- Q&A Week August

Summer’s gonna be over before we know it and now is the time to be preparing for fall! Nathan answers your questions that have been burning a hole in your gardening to-do list so that you can get things done and be more successful! Today, he answers questions about growing avocados, dealing with overgrown shrubs, and trying to get the best bang-for-your-buck with flowering plants! Be sure to listen close and send a question for next month’s Q&A week at www.newsoutherngarden.com.

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Planting, Plants, Podcast, Q&A, TechniquesNathan Wilsonavocado, overgrown, flowers, annuals, plants, shrubs, perennialsComment
Ep. 33- Rejuvenate Your Garden for Fall
Ep. 33- Rejuvenate Your Garden for Fall

What if we could turn back time and have those fresh green leaves and bright flowers of spring? Summer has been rough on our gardens but don't give up on getting the best look it's had yet! In this episode, Nathan explains reasons why your plants look so bad this time of year and ways that you can rejuvenate them so your fall garden looks its best! Don't miss this episode because you will be missing out on some timely information!

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Planting, Plants, Podcast, Pruning, TechniquesNathan Wilsonfall, planting, plants, cardinal directions, dormancy, sun, cherry tree, Japanese Maple, Poplar Tree, blackberries, raspberries, roses, annual plantsComment
Ep. 31- Complete Lawn Guide Part 2
Ep. 31- Complete Lawn Guide Part 2

In this episode, Nathan dissects the keys to success in growing a lawn! After ending with the best way to build a planting bed for your lawn in the previous episode, Nathan picks up with different methods in planting a lawn, post-planting care, lawn renovation, and winter over-seeding. Be sure to check out the final installment of the Complete Lawn Guide in the next episode!

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Planting, Plants, Podcast, Techniques, LawnNathan Wilsonlawn, grass, turf, sod, planting, seed, sprigging, plugging, overseedingComment
Ep. 29- Q&A Week: Hydroponics, Asparagus, Squash, and Watering
Ep. 29- Q&A Week: Hydroponics, Asparagus, Squash, and Watering

Another month of gardening in 2019 is over! But don't cry. That just means that another episode of Q&A Week is here! We've got your questions and our answers. Nathan answers Richard's questions about gardening without soil and how-to grow the best asparagus ever! Then he switches gears to Jane's squash issues and Ben who is wondering how to water well through summer. Join us as we answer these questions and don't forget to submit yours in our Contact Us page!

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Planting, Plants, Podcast, Propagation, Q&A, Techniques, Vegetable GardeningNathan Wilsonhydroponic, hydroponics, gardening, asparagus, squash, flowers, wateringComment
Ep. 24- All About Groundcovers!
Ep. 24- All About Groundcovers!

Groundcovers are those (usually) tiny little plants that really draw the garden together and helps guide you from place to place. Other than being beautiful, groundcovers also help to suppress weeds, maintain soil moisture and temperature, and prevent erosion. In this episode, Nathan reveals the purpose and discusses different kinds of groundcovers you can utilize in your garden. So, come on! We’ve got a lot of ground to cover!

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Planting, PlantsNathan Wilsonblue rug juniper, blue pacific juniper, juniper, mazus, pachysandra, groundcovers, groundcover, english ivy, creeping jenny, creeping raspberry, vinca, periwinkle, liriope, dwarf mondo grass, monkey grassComment
Ep. 23- Gardening with Native Plants
Ep. 23- Gardening with Native Plants

Looking to grow some plants for pollinators? Maybe want to help out nature? Try some native plants! This week Nathan details the problems our economy and society inflict on nature, how gardeners help to combat theses problems, and he gives you a list of native plants that your garden needs! From native Magnolia to New Jersey Tea, Nathan talks about his favorite evergreen and flowering trees and shrubs.

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Planting, Techniques, PodcastNathan Wilsonplants, native, pollinators, gardeningComment
Ep. 22- Deer Proofing Your Garden Part 2
Ep. 22- Deer Proofing Your Garden Part 2

Is Bambi eating you out of a garden? Join Nathan in this second part of his Deer Proofing Your Garden talk as he describes his five methods for deer resistant gardening. He discusses monitoring and observing deer pressure, physical barriers, deer repellents, plant selection and combination, and fright tactics. If you've got a deer problem, then you need this episode!

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Techniques, Planting, DesignNathan Wilsondeer, gardening, repellents, resistant, deer proofComment
Ep. 18- Top 4 Tropical Annuals for the South: Begonia, Dahlia, Impatiens, and Zinnia
Ep. 18- Top 4 Tropical Annuals for the South: Begonia, Dahlia, Impatiens, and Zinnia

For decades and decades, gardeners in the South have used plants from the tropics to adorn their summer gardens. With our warm, humid climates and long growing season, tropical plants thrive. However, they can’t handle the frosts of winter so they only last for one year. Nathan talks about his top four annuals that old gardens and new gardens need: begonias, dahlias, impatiens, and zinnias. Be sure to incorporate these annual favorites for outstanding color!

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Plants, PlantingNathan Wilsonannuals, tropical, plants, begonia, impatiens, zinnia, dahlia, planting bed, landscapeComment
Ep. 16- Five Plants That Made The South
Ep. 16- Five Plants That Made The South

History is an important aspect of gardening… especially in the South. We grow the kinds of plants we grow today mainly because our ancestors grew them in days past. In this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan introduces his Top 5 Plants That Made The South, discusses their history, and makes a case for why we should still grow them in our modern Southern gardens. Learn something new about these really old plants!

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Plants, Podcast, PlantingNathan WilsonSouth, Southern, Garden, Gardening, Crape Myrtle, Gardenia, Southern Magnolia, Magnolia, Hydrangea, AzaleaComment
Ep. 13- Q&A Week: Tomatoes, Hydrangeas, Spring Planting, Roses, and Houseplants
Ep. 13- Q&A Week: Tomatoes, Hydrangeas, Spring Planting, Roses, and Houseplants

Ask and you shall receive…an answer from our host Nathan. This week Nathan answers your gardening questions. Joyce asks, “Why do my tomatoes never perform well?” Bill says his hydrangeas look like they are dying while Patsy wonders if spring is the best time to plant. Dale is curious if he can get his monster knockout roses under control and Carolyn has houseplant issues. If you have a question burning through your landscape, be sure to Contact Us!

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Planting, Pruning, Q&A, Techniques, Plants, HouseplantsNathan Wilsonrose, hydrangea, spring planting, knockout roses, diseases, rose rosette, houseplantsComment
Ep. 11- Gardening for Pollinators (Part 2)
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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Design, Planting, Techniques, PodcastNathan Wilsonbutterfly, pollinators, moths, bees, flowers, shrubs, plants, trees, nectar, pollenComment
Ep. 10- Gardening for Pollinators (Part 1)
Ep. 10- Gardening for Pollinators (Part 1)

We know that pollinators are in high demand, and yet, the places where they live are increasingly being demolished. If you’ve ever wanted to build your own garden for pollinators, Nathan can point you in the direction of success. He shares his tips on creating spaces that pollinators can’t resist. From nectar plants to host plants and basking to puddling, Nathan will guide you in transforming your “pollinatorless” garden to a butterfly sanctuary.

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Planting, Design, TechniquesNathan Wilsonbutterfly, pollinators, plants, perennials, moths, bees, insects, hostComment