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!
Read MoreDeer can be a major enemy in the garden. As we reduce the amount of woodland with our homes and cities, we are actually reducing their homes at the same time. How can you keep deer away from your garden and beat the herd once and for all? In this first of a two-part episode, Nathan discusses the problem of deer, their characteristics and personality traits, factors affecting feeding habits, and an integrated pest management approach to controlling them. Be sure to check out part two where Nathan gives you five methods to use to control Bambie and his friends. Now, let’s beat the herd…together!
Read MoreVegetable gardening is a big part of horticultural activities here in the South! Nathan gives his top tips for veggie gardening and discusses several types of crops we love. If you need to beef up your vegetable gardening skills, listen immediately!!
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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreNathan discusses different pruning techniques you can use to achieve certain effects in the southern garden. Whether you want a happy hedge or some pollarded peaches, Nathan will explain how to prune your plants so they do what you want them to. Be sure to learn the basics of pruning before adventuring into these more complex methods in Episode 7.
Read MoreWhat in the world is a “geophyte?” It’s just a technical term for a plant that has some kind of storage unit under ground— basically a bulb, tuber, corm, or rhizome. If you want to increase your daffodil garden or make more baby tulips, Nathan explains several ways to propagate each kind of “geophyte.” Often overlooked, these underground plants can really make an impact in the southern garden so be sure to add more bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes with these simple tips.
Read MoreSometimes in the South, our winters can get a bit…frosty. Do you know how to protect your plants when Jack Frost comes to town? Join Nathan as he explains different methods you can use to keep your plants nice and protected during winter.
Read MoreAre you digging a good hole or a bad hole? Ensuring success in the garden usually begins with proper planting techniques. Be sure you are digging the best hole for your new plant baby as Nathan explains how.
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