This week, Nathan continues the discussion on a simple four step process to getting your new (or rehabilitated) landscape going! He talks about the importance of designing your landscape before you even start digging. You don't have to be an artist
Read MoreThis week, Nathan tackles tips on starting a new landscape! He lays out four steps to creating the garden of your dreams: assessing the site, determining your goals, designing your space, and installing your landscape. Join New Southern Garden next week, to hear Part Two!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps you plan your 2024 vegetable garden by talking about the healthiest vegetables you could possibly grow. Of course, the whole point to growing vegetables is to eat them once they're harvestable. Why not grow the vegetables
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about his biggest failures and garden let-downs in 2023. He didn't get nearly all the things done he'd hoped to. But, he's making a change! Nathan shares with you four things you need to do to document, organize, and
Read MoreThis week is the last week of the month...and the year for that matter! That means that Nathan answers your gardening questions for the last time in 2023. Josh wants to learn about some good vines and ground covers that provide winter interest.
Read MoreThis week is all about edible onions! Nathan describes four main groups of onions- bulb onions, leeks, scallions, and garlic- talks about their unique characteristics, and discusses what they need to grow and grow well. Many of these wonderful
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about a strange practice of horticulture known as Hugelkultur. Many people in the permaculture and biodynamic gardening world are promoting this practice, but what is it and should you use it? Originating in Germany, "Hugelkultur" directly translates into English as "mound cultivation." Nathan talks about the murky history of Hugelkultur and talks about how to create a Hugelkultur mound. Then, he turns to what the science says about the details of this practice and tries to answer the question if we should be practicing Hugelkultur in our gardens and landscapes or not.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps you grow more while saving more! Nathan's budget-friendly hacks will help you get more plants in your garden without spending your life savings. He also talks about how repurposing containers and mulch bags
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps you alleviate those pesky winter weeds...organically! From preventing them to eradicating them, he gives you several helpful options to getting rid of weeds. From pre-emergent options, like flame weeding and
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! Jane is wondering if it's too late to plant spring bulbs. Nathan takes her question on and talks about the different types of bulbs that can be planted now and how to plant them! Jake wants to propagate his
Read MoreThis week, Nathan gives you ideas about growing vegetables and fruits over winter. Whether you only have a sunny patio or a full-blown orchard, Nathan talks about vegetables and fruits that are great for the south and wonderful to plant over fall and winter!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps you brighten your shady spaces! Many folks think that shade is a curse or plague in the landscape, with few options available. That's just not true. Nathan will help you embrace your shady garden and embolden you to make bold
Read MoreThis week, Nathan encourages you to use the "leafless-ness" of fall and winter to examine your garden structure. With one simple garden design principle, you can transform your space to look outstanding any season of the year. Nathan explains and walks you through
Read MoreThis week is Q&A Week and Nathan answers your questions! Jeff is wondering if he can reuse his old potting soil or if he has to discard it. Nathan gives him an easy method to sterilize soil that can then be safely reused. Next, Alyssa wants to grow some unusual annual
Read MoreThis week, Nathan takes on a challenge! A challenge that actually comes from his cousin who is looking to create a space that feels like a tropical oasis all winter long. Nathan breaks down the characteristics of plant material that help give you a sense of a tropical
Read MoreThis week, Nathan encourages you to grow more trees and more wildflowers! Nathan discusses the economic, ecological, and physical benefits to planting trees and talks about a few you might want to consider. Then, he makes a case for not mowing
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers more of your gardening questions! Planting and dividing peonies can be nerve racking but Nathan gives you the keys for success in doing it. He also discusses staking trees and harvesting and curing gourds. Then, he lists a number of evergreen trees and shrubs to add winter interest in your landscape!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan goes to the mailbag and answers your questions! Send your garden question to us at www.newsoutherngarden.com and on Facebook or Instagram!
Read MoreThis week, Nathan encourages you to stop running to the shed for a pesticide when you have a plant problem and start growing organically. Through these ten practical steps, Nathan helps guide you to start growing more "green." By selecting appropriate plants, using
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about things to look for as September comes to an end. He walks you through every part of your landscape including shrubs, perennials, and trees, giving you ideas and tasks to complete this time of year.
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