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.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan is back at answering your questions! From Dylan's question about Bermuda lawns to Jack's about fescue, this episode is filled with some chat about turfgrass. Then Nathan enlightens Lynn about the dangers of pruning roses this time of year. Lastly, Dorothy has some deer problems but Nathan saves the day with three great deer resistant shrubs. Join us for November's Q&A Week and don't forget to submit your question here for next time!
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreContinue 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!
Read MoreThis week we take on a big challenge: recommending awesome plants that can handle your toughest sites! Do you have a shady area but need a privacy screen? Nathan's got the plants for you! Are you dealing with soil that stays wet? Nathan knows which plants you need. How about the dreaded dry soil areas? No problem! Nathan recommends plants that are tough when it comes to drought and dry soil. Have a listen and let's get those tough sites blooming!
Read MoreIn our final installment of How-to Grow Fruits, Nathan walks you through three favorite fruit selections: apples, peaches, and blueberries. He discusses their history, medicinal benefits, pollination requirements, and general cultivation topics. It would take forever to talk about all the fruit options available so send him a question here for further fruit ideas!
Read MoreIf you want the best fruits you've ever grown, be sure to listen to this episode! This third installment of "How to Grow Fruit", touches on topics like chilling hours, pruning and training, and controlling diseases in fruit plants. Don't plant those fruit trees, shrubs, and vines before you heed Nathan's advice!
Read MoreWow! 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!
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreIn this episode of New Southern Garden, Nathan takes you into the fruit orchard of your landscape! He discusses what exactly a fruit is, factors that affect pollination of flowers, and why some fruits need a "mate." Be sure to keep New Southern Garden on your radar, because this is going to be an exciting series of shows that help you produce the best fruits you've ever had!
Read MoreSummer’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.
Read MoreWhat 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!
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreAnother 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!
Read MoreIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? Nope. It's just a plant. But inside every plant resides a number of super powers that would put the Incredible Hulk's to shame. These super powers help a plant grow and do things that defy even gravity! Join Nathan as he explains a few of these super powers and how you can put them to work for you to grow your best garden ever.
Read MoreNathan's favorite organic and natural Bonide pesticides are back in this second episode on the topic. He ventures into the world of biological warfare with bacteria bombs, journeys to the bottom of the ocean to find microscopic creatures that ravage insects, and extracts a natural chemical from bacterium that puts bugs out of their minds! Nature battling nature is the most intense war you will ever experience. Now, let's finish this!
Read MoreGroundcovers 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!
Read MoreFor 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!
Read MoreHistory 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!
Read MoreHave a small garden but want to impress the neighborhood? Nathan discusses the best of best small plants that will not only thrill the neighbors but will make you feel successful in your small space. Need a small plant for a tight spot? No problem. Nathan's got the plant for you!
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