Posts in Plants
Ep. 138- Small Space, Small Plants, BIG Impact

The average size of our American landscapes is shrinking drastically! So, this week, Nathan explores small plants for small landscapes that still give you a big impact! It’s a two parter, so be sure to check out next week’s show as well!

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Ep. 135- 9/11 Memorial Garden, Preventing Weeds, and More Fall Garden Plants

This week on New Southern Garden, we remember the events and lives lost on September 11 twenty years ago. Nathan talks about a beautiful memorial garden, The Garden of Reflection, located in Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out images and

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Ep. 134- My Mother, Seasons of Life, Labor Day Tasks, and Fall Plants

This week, Nathan starts off the show with a brief discussion about one of his key inspirations in his gardening life and, really, life in general: his mother. Recently, he lost his mother to a battle with a strange and rare form of cancer. Thanks for

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Ep. 133- Q&A Week: Pruning Shrubs, Insect Problems, Banana Trees, and Fall Veggies

This week Nathan answers your questions! Mary wonders if now is a good time to hard prune her evergreen shrubs. Scott has a worm issue on all of his vegetable plants. Alma has a banana tree that needs a new home. Leigh wonders if she can s

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Ep. 126- Covering a View and Covering the Ground with Plants

Get your coverage on! This week, Nathan talks about plants that work well to cover an unsightly view or cover and protect the soil. From arborvitaes to tea olives, Nathan talks about plants that grow large enough to create a screen or hedge to

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Ep. 124- June Q&A Week: Japanese Pieris and "Passalong" Plants

This 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

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Ep. 122- Growing Hawaii at Home

Nathan 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

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Ep. 120- May Q&A Week

Your 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

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Ep. 118- The Perennial Garden: Preparing Soil and Planting

This 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

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Ep. 115- Q&A Week- Hydrangeas and Sunscold Injury

This week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! Rhoda in Gainesville, Ga. asks what kind of hydrangea she has and wonders why it doesn't bloom. Nathan identifies her shrub from the picture she sent and discusses the different types of hydrangeas

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Ep. 114- The Perennial Garden- Selecting the Right Plants

This 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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