How terrible is clay soil, really? Nathan dispels myths about clay and gives you the dirt on benefits of clay-based soils. He also defines what an invasive plant really is and lists some, unfortunately, common examples. How can you turn blue
Read MoreHappy Mother's Day! Plants make great gifts so be sure to stop in at a local plant nursery for great options! This week we answer more of your questions from topics as diverse as Bermuda lawn to Mountain Laurel! Nathan also discusses
Read MoreAnother glorious spring episode to answer your gardening questions! This week, Nathan helps Jayne with making a big move from near Canada to Central Florida! She wants to take with her her mother's peonies that were planted in 1952
Read MoreThings are growing- which means, you've got plenty of gardening questions that need answering! So this week we do just that! Should you hire a landscape architect to design your garden or just work on it yourself? Nathan explains the pros and
Read More"Your Questions, Our Answers"- Our promise to you every last Saturday of the month! If you've got a question for next month, feel free to share it with us! Be sure to listen to this Q&A Week for all things annual flowers, color theory, problems
Read MoreWelcome to New Southern Garden's first half-episode! These new bonus episodes are meant to keep you engaged in your garden during the week! During this half-episode, Nathan expands upon topics from the previous show to give you more detail and also talks a bit about the importance of creating a sense of place in your space. Join us
Read MoreThis week is Q&A Week! Your questions, our answers. Your problems, our solutions! First Nathan rants about landscapers who are trying to scam ya! Be careful when dealing with these so-called "landscapers." Maggie asks if she should add soil amendment to her planting hole. Carl wants to over seed his fescue lawn this spring and Jenny wants
Read MoreEvery month we get answers for your gardening questions! This month, Nathan answers questions from a variety of topics. Kimberly wonders how to get rid of moles (don't we all). David wants to save money on buying plants (don't we all) by dividing his existing perennials. Molly thinks she wants to plant a tree in a container while Jim's got a weed problem (don't we all). Lastly, Karen wants to be sure she's pruning her hydrangea at the right time of year! It's a doozy of a show filled with gardening fun. Submit your question for the next Q&A here.
Read MoreThis week on New Southern Garden we prepare for the new year with gardening resolution ideas for 2020! Then, as is the case with every last Saturday of the month, we answer your questions! Kate in Atlanta wants to repair a broken branch. Jeremy in Alabama has mulch concerns. Linda in Cleveland, Ga. wants to help her failing house plants and Alan from Alpharetta, Ga. wonders if he can be pruning this time of year. If you've got questions you need answered, feel free to send them to us here!
Read MoreAs 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 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 October's edition of Q&A Week, Nathan answers your questions...just in time for fall! Do you leave the leaves that fall around the landscape in autumn or pick them up? Emma asks about planting a mulberry tree. There's a question about when's the best time to bring in houseplants for overwintering. And should you cut back that browning ornamental grass or leave it as is for winter? Lastly, there's probably a plant you are needing transplanted, so do you cut it back or not? How big of a rootball do you need to dig out? Nathan gives tried and true answers to all of your questions! Ask your question at www.newsoutherngarden.com/contact for November's Q&A Week...the last Saturday of the month.
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 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 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 MoreAsk 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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