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Watering During the Dormant Season
As the weather cools and plants enter their dormant season from November to February, it’s crucial to adjust your watering schedule to ensure their health and protection during winter. At Gardens of Babylon, we provide specific guidelines to care for your landscape during these colder months.
Managing Weeds in Your Landscape
Weeds can be a persistent challenge in maintaining a beautiful landscape. At Gardens of Babylon, we understand that weed pressure can be greater in areas where crews have worked, particularly when installing new mulch and beds. We have tips to help you manage weeds effectively, especially in newly mulched areas, and ensure your landscape remains pristine.
Irrigation: Go for Green this Summer!
With the summer Olympics just around the corner, we might be thinking about gold more often than usual. But, when it comes to your yard, you want it to be anything but a golden hue this summer. Dry grass, dying plants and malnourished gardens are anything but ideal. We’re going for the green this summer with irrigation!
Flowering Perennials for Pollinators
As the summer sun warms our beautiful Middle Tennessee, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a garden buzzing with life. Today, we’re diving into the world of flowering perennials that not only add a splash of color to your landscape but also attract those lovely pollinators we all adore. So, grab your garden gloves and a cup of iced tea, and let’s explore some native beauties that are perfect for your garden.
Landscaping for Property Value: A Smart Investment
If you’re looking for ways to increase the value of your home, it’s easy to overlook the outdoors. But your property’s landscaping can significantly influence its appeal and resale price. The power of a well-groomed lawn, charming flowerbeds, and strategically placed trees should not be underestimated.
Include Edibles in your Landscape Plans
A landscape that includes perennial and annual flowers and plants along with its trees and shrubs can enhance any home. When that landscape also includes edibles, the benefits increase. “We’re definitely seeing an uptick of people growing food,” says Gardens of...
7 Native Perennials to Add to Your Garden
It’s that time of year when we look at our uninteresting and bare landscaping and wonder, “what can I do to bring life and color?” Annuals have their place to shine, but if you want to have continuous color each year, then keep reading. Going native means less work for us – WIN. And, it also gives a boost to our local critters by providing what they need – double WIN! So, if adding native perennials to your garden is in your not-so-distant-future, we have seven to check out!
Raised Garden Bed & Personal Farmers: Why all the Hype?
No time to plan your garden? Let us do the work for you with our personal farmer service! Here in Middle Tennessee our temperatures are still dipping low at night, making some of us feel like warmer weather is far off. Rest assured, though, the time for prepping your...
Top 5 Contenders for Brown Thumbs
--------------------- Are you a self-proclaimed brown thumb when it comes to houseplants? Do you struggle to keep even the hardiest of houseplants alive? Don't worry, you're not alone. In this edition, we're sharing our top picks for plants that even those with the...
Optimize Your Outdoor Spaces with Added Warmth
While it might be warming up outside, spring has that tricky habit of still being cold at night. But, that doesn’t mean you have to go inside when the sun goes down and the temperature drops. Optimize your outdoor spaces, and enjoy them sooner and longer with these fire features.
10 Shrubs That Add Interest to Any Yard
It’s spring, and you’re probably itching to get outside and update your landscaping. But, what do you actually plant to add interest to your yard? Here are 10 shrubs to plant this spring that will add interest and beauty to your landscaping all year long.
The Signs of Spring Are Blooming All Around Us
If you're captivated by the city's springtime charm and eager to bring some of that colorful beauty into your own surroundings, be sure to connect with our Gardens of Babylon team! In Nashville, we eagerly anticipate springtime. As the city sheds the last remnants of...