The Best Selling Plants at TN Nursery

Located in the heart of Tennessee‚ some of our best selling plants and flowers are propagated and grown from our fields ready to take their place in your garden and home․ The Tennessee nursery industry is indeed a paradise for gardeners‚ horticulturists‚ and all those who simply enjoy the beauty of plants in their environment․ Regardless of whether you're an expert horticulturist or a novice looking to plant your first garden‚ the plants available at your local nurseries can be hard to resist․ In this article‚ learn about the hardy outdoor plants‚ fast-growing plants‚ oddities and rarities‚ and specific plants sold at nurseries and garden centers at certain times of the year that are popular in Tennessee․

Hardy outdoor plants are the backbone of a Tennessee garden․ Many of Tennessee's plants are hardy‚ meaning they can survive both extreme heat and extreme cold․ Hardy plants generally have lower maintenance needs and tend to be favored due to their low maintenance‚ for example the native Eastern Redbud‚ which bears pink flowers early in the season‚ visited by various pollinators․ The flowers of the Oakleaf Hydrangea start out white but change to a rosy pink color; the remaining full green foliage can brighten the garden all year long․ The plant is a shrub that works well as a long-lasting low-maintenance plant․ Besides their aesthetic appeal‚ plants like this also support biodiverse wildlife and increase the connection between people and the natural environment․

Some of the fastest growing plants are life savers because they grow quickly enough that gardeners can see the fruits of their labor within a single growing season․ Across Tennessee‚ the Leyland Cypress tree is a popular choice for homeowners wanting an attractive‚ tropical-looking‚ evergreen privacy screen․ This tree grows rapidly‚ filling up bare lawns quickly․ The annual sunflower is a popular plant known for producing its large yellow flowers on stalks which can tower high in the sky‚ following the movement of the sun in daily arcs․ Growers can harvest seeds in a matter of weeks or enjoy the flower's smile․ They also tend to be fast growing and give the gardener a sense of accomplishment each season as well as a palette to try new things with․

Unique Plants Offered at TN Nursery 

For a more unique option native to Tennessee‚ the American persimmon tree is a great option․ Producing sweet and tangy fruit and beautiful fall foliage‚ this tree can tolerate almost anything you throw at it․ It does great in poor or dry soil․ Then there is the Ashwood‚ which deserves attention in the company of more flashy or colorful plants for its sculptural quality‚ its quiet ornamental beauty‚ every variety worthy of study‚ each with its own fans and with an assurance of satisfying both the visitor's eye and the desires of the gardener whose property it is․

Some plants are seasonal‚ so every season there are new flowers to experiment with․ The spring season is when the gardening season begins‚ with many early flowering bulbs‚ including tulips and daffodils‚ that can come in many different colors during the season․ Largely because of this seasonal planting‚ plants such as heirloom tomatoes and zinnias are most often grown during the warmer months‚ and asters and cornstalks are often grown during fall in preparation for the colder winter months․ Every time the seasons go by‚ there will be something new to experience‚ something exciting about the garden‚ and hopefully something extra to add to the green kingdom․

Poplar Perennials in Tennessee 

In addition to flowering annuals‚ perennials are also widely grown in Tennessee‚ as they come back year after year and are popular in many Tennessee gardens․ Perhaps most popular are the daisy-like coneflower and the strongly fragrant bee balm․ Each has colorful flowers attractive to pollinators‚ year-round interest‚ and the ability to grow in almost any garden spot․ They provide a mosaic of texture and coloring through the seasons‚ and can form a strong backbone on which other plants cascade and drape․

So‚ to sum up‚ Tennessee's best-selling plants come from a diverse collection of botanicals‚ catering to gardeners of every persuasion‚ including the careful and patient who enjoy growing tougher outdoor specimens‚ as well as the less patient‚ who expect a quick payoff in the form of fast-growing plants․ Tennessee nurseries have a lot to offer of unique varieties‚ seasonal delights‚ and hardy perennials that symbolize the spirit of life‚ growth and abundance․ But they offer more than simple beauty‚ they offer the pleasure of gardening‚ of growing a garden and knowing that you are growing closer to the earth․ If you are presently in their embrace and you are inspired to cultivate your own personal Eden in the state of Tennessee‚ you only have to contact us to know that you are on your way․

Tammy Sons, Horticulture Expert

Written by Tammy Sons

Tammy Sons is a horticulture expert and the CEO of TN Nursery, specializing in native plants, perennials, ferns, and sustainable gardening. With more than 35 years of hands-on growing experience, she has helped gardeners and restoration teams across the country build thriving, pollinator-friendly landscapes.

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