TN Nursery Blog

Frequently Asked Questions

We get asked some questions over and over. While we never mind answering your questions, here are the most asked questions with answers. General Plant Care How often should I...

Oaks Are A Keystone Species

A keystone is the last piece of the arch that, when placed, holds the whole thing together. Keystone species are species that hold their ecosystem together. Without them, the other...

Building A Hedgerow With Native Plants

Hedgerows were used in medieval Europe to mark the boundaries of fields and farms. The English, in particular, would plant rows of Hathorn seedlings and let them grow to about...

Creating A Water Feature With Native Plants

A water feature can be a pond of several acres or half a whiskey barrel. Water features add a new dimension to an outdoor space and benefit wildlife at the...

Golden Yellow: The Radiance of Ginkgo Trees in ...

Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) are a long-lived tree that is native to south-central and southeast China. It is considered a living fossil because it has existed for hundreds of millions...

Creating Rain Gardens with Native Plants

Rain gardens are a way of managing storm water. The rain garden is designed to capture and filter most of the water from hard surfaces such as roofs, driveways, and...

Utilizing Native Plants To Safeguard Biodiversity

Biodiversity is a hot topic right now.  It is sometimes used interchangeably with species diversity, but they mean different things.  Native plants are important for both species diversity and biodiversity. 

Wildflowers

Imagine walking through your backyard garden and instantly being welcomed by stunning flowers with bright colors that spread a pleasant aroma in the air. You can do just this by...

Best Flowers for Ohio Climate: An Easy Guide

If you're looking for the best perennials to grow in Ohio, you've come to the right place! This post discusses the best options for the Ohio climate. Ohio falls within...

The Homegrown National Park Initiative

Climate change and habitat destruction are reducing the number and types of insects worldwide. Since about two-thirds of the food we eat is pollinated by insects, our own survival may...

Native Plants Versus Adapted Plants Versus Inva...

Invasive Plants Sometimes experienced gardeners forget that people who are new to gardening may not understand all the terms we bandy about. This article will explain several categories of plants...

Meet The Pollinators Native Plants Feed

Everyone loves hummingbirds and butterflies. At TN Nursery all we sell is native plants that attracts pollinators.