Tennessee Wholesale Nursery Blog

Low row of pink and white dianthus flowers with fringed petals edging a sunny garden path
Dianthus Plant Guide: Where to Plant, Spacing and Care
Pinks are hardy perennials that edge a sunny bed for years. Here is which dianthus return, where they thrive, how to plant bare roots and how many plants cover your... Read more...
Pussy willow branches with pale yellow catkins on bare stems against a blue sky
Pussywillow Plant: How to Grow It From Live Stakes
The native pussy willow loves wet, sunny ground and starts easily from live stakes. Here is how to plant it, prune it for catkins and keep its thirsty roots well... Read more...
Box elder branch with green compound leaves and hanging clusters of red winged seeds
Box Elder Tree Identification: Leaves, Twigs, Seeds and Look-Alikes
Box elder is the maple that doesn't look like one. Five quick checks of leaves, twigs, bark and seeds tell it from poison ivy, ash and red maple, then show... Read more...
Plant Nursery Guide: How to Choose a Wholesale Nursery for Trees and Native Plants
What is a plant nursery, and how do you choose a great wholesale supplier? Learn from a Tennessee grower since 1959 shipping trees, seedlings, and native plants nationwide. Read more...
Black American elderberry bush seedlings, bare-root, from Tennessee Wholesale Nursery
Elderberry Bush: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest American Elderberry
Learn how to plant and grow an elderberry bush: best site and soil, spacing, pollination, pruning, and harvest tips for native American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Read more...
White flowering dogwood blossoms on a branch, four bracts around a small green center of true flowers
Dogwood Tree Identification: Leaves, Bark, Bracts and Buds
Tell a dogwood apart in any season by its leaves, bark, bracts, fruit and winter buds, with flowering dogwood and kousa side by side and shrub dogwoods sorted from trees. Read more...
Full, leafy American hornbeam tree with bright green foliage growing in a grassy yard
Hornbeam Tree: How to Plant American Hornbeam in Shade
American hornbeam is a small native tree with muscle-like gray bark that thrives in shade and wet ground. Here is how to plant it bare-root, space a screen, and choose... Read more...
Honey locust tree with fine, feathery green leaves casting light shade over a lawn
Honey Locust vs Black Locust: How to Tell Them Apart
Honey locust and black locust share a name but little else. Here is how to tell them apart, even as leafless young trees, and which one suits your site. Read more...
Close-up of an eastern red cedar branch showing its fine scale-like evergreen foliage
Cedar Tree Identification: True Cedars vs Red & White Cedar
Most American cedars are not true cedars. Five quick checks of leaves, cones, sprays, bark and shape tell a true cedar from eastern red cedar, white cedar and cypress. Read more...
Mature American sycamore with a broad green canopy in a sunlit field
Sycamore Tree Identification: Bark, Leaves, Buds and Look-Alikes
Tell an American sycamore by its patchy white bark, big alternate leaves, hidden bud and single seed balls, and rule out London plane, sycamore maple and native maples with one... Read more...
Sugar maple tree with a full, rounded orange canopy against a blue sky in fall
Maple Tree Identification: Sugar, Red and Silver Maple in Any Season
Tell sugar, red and silver maple apart by leaf, bark, winter buds and seeds, and rule out sweetgum, sycamore and Norway maple with one simple check and a side-by-side chart. Read more...
Tall loblolly pine tree with long, dense green needles against a blue sky
Pine Tree Identification: A Needle Key to Eastern and Southern Pines
Count the needles in one bundle, then check length, cones and bark. This key sorts white, Virginia, shortleaf, loblolly, pitch, longleaf and slash pine, with a chart and planting tips. Read more...
Maidenhair ferns growing in a shaded woodland bed with foam flower and Solomon's seal
Fern Companion Plants: Native Pairings by Shade and Soil
Match each native fern to a partner that wants the same shade and soil moisture, from foam flower in damp shade to Solomon's seal in rich woodland, with spacing for... Read more...
Orange trumpet creeper flowers, the hummingbird vine, cascading over a stone wall
Hummingbird Vine: How to Plant and Control Trumpet Creeper
The hummingbird vine is trumpet creeper, a native perennial that hummingbirds love. Here is where to plant it, how to prune it and how to keep its suckers in bounds. Read more...
Buttonbush shrub with glossy green leaves and round white pincushion flowers
Buttonbush Shrub: Planting From Live Stakes or Bare Root
Buttonbush thrives where other shrubs drown. Learn how big it gets, where to plant it, and how to set live stakes or bare-root shrubs on banks, ponds and rain gardens. Read more...
Mature weeping willow tree with cascading green branches beside a calm pond on open ground
Weeping Willow Tree Pros and Cons: Where It Belongs
Fast shade and a love of wet soil, or roots in your pipes and limbs on the lawn? Weigh the real trade-offs, the distances to keep, and a quick site... Read more...
Red oak tree with fiery fall foliage beside a calm lake under a blue sky
Oak Tree Types: White vs Red Oaks and Where to Plant Each
Oaks split into white and red groups you can tell apart by leaf and acorn. Here is how to identify common oak tree types and which one suits wet, dry... Read more...
Mature weeping willow tree with cascading green branches beside a calm pond
How Fast Does a Weeping Willow Grow? Year-by-Year Chart
A weeping willow adds about 3 to 4 feet a year in sun and moist ground. Here is what a 1 to 4 foot bare-root tree grows to by year... Read more...
Row of tall, slender Green Giant arborvitae trees lining a grassy path
Arborvitae Size Chart: Height, Width, Spacing and Years to Screen
Every common arborvitae in one chart, from 2-foot globes to 60-foot giants, with the hedge spacing and the years each takes to screen a view, so you order the right... Read more...
Red oak tree with fiery autumn foliage beside a calm lake under a blue sky
Pin Oak vs Red Oak: Which to Plant by Soil and Site
Pin oak or red oak? Drainage and soil pH decide it. Compare size, growth, zones and form side by side, learn to tell the two apart, and find seedlings for... Read more...
A row of tall, slender Green Giant arborvitae trees forming a privacy screen along a grassy path
Emerald Green vs Green Giant Arborvitae: Size, Spacing, Counts
Green Giant or Emerald Green? Compare size, growth, deer resistance and winter color, then use our spacing guide and tree counts to plan a privacy hedge of any length. Read more...
Young bare-root red maple sapling set in a wide, shallow planting hole with a spade and water bucket beside it
Planting Maple Trees: Red, Sugar and Silver Step by Step
When to plant, how to match red, sugar and silver maples to your site, how much room each needs, and how to plant bare-root seedlings by the hundred. Read more...
Pink hardy water lilies blooming among green lily pads on a sunny pond
How to Plant Water Lilies in Pots or Pond Bottoms
Plant hardy water lilies in a pot of heavy soil or straight into the mud of a farm or wildlife pond, with the right depth at every stage of growth. Read more...
Rows of young redbud saplings in bloom with pink-purple flowers in a nursery field
Redbud Sapling Guide: Sizes, Planting and Problems
From 6-inch seedlings to 4-foot trees: how to choose, plant and transplant a redbud sapling, care for it through its first years and fix the problems young redbuds hit. Read more...
How to Grow Milkweed From Plants: Site, Care and Spread Control
Grow milkweed from nursery plants: match the species to your soil, plant it right, care for it through the year, keep it in bounds and pick partners that share its sunny bed. Read more...
Gloved hands lifting an ostrich fern clump with its root ball from a shaded bed in early spring
How to Transplant Ferns: Dividing Clumps and Planting Bare-Root Crowns
When to move ferns, how to dig and divide an established clump, how deep to set bare-root crowns, and how ostrich fern and lady fern settle in after transplanting. Read more...
Dense green North privet hedge forming a privacy screen under a blue sky
North Privet Hedge: Spacing, Planting and Shearing From Bare Root
How many feet of hedge each bare-root bundle covers, the hard cut that keeps North privet thick at the base, three years of shearing, and where privet is listed invasive. Read more...
Bright yellow dandelion flower open in sunlight among green grass
Dandelion Flower: How to Identify, Grow and Pick It
The dandelion flower is hundreds of tiny florets on one hollow stem. Learn to tell it from catsear, grow a patch for early bees, pick blooms safely and plan flowers... Read more...
Cluster of purple coneflowers with pink petals and orange centers, a native perennial that returns each year
Difference Between Annuals and Perennials: Side by Side
Annuals live one season; perennials come back for years. See them side by side, learn how your zone and biennials blur the line, and count what five seasons of replanting... Read more...
Black Oak Seedlings: Wildlife Mast Planting Blueprint
Black Oak Seedlings: Wildlife Mast Planting Blueprint
Acorns are the backbone of a working wildlife property. Here's how to lay out a black oak mast block and pair it with native fruit and shrub layers. Read more...
How Far to Plant Trees From House: Fall Spacing Guide
How Far to Plant Trees From House: Fall Spacing Guide
Before you dig this fall, know exactly where each tree belongs. Our spacing chart keeps roots, rooflines, and fences out of future trouble. Read more...
Silver Maple Tree Guide: Best Shrubs & Vines to Pair
Silver Maple Tree Guide: Best Shrubs & Vines to Pair
Planting shade that performs? Here's how the Silver Maple anchors a landscape, and which shrubs and vines finish the planting plan beautifully. Read more...
Best Trees for Erosion Control: Fall Slope Planting
Best Trees for Erosion Control: Fall Slope Planting
Washed-out slopes, bare banks, muddy runoff? Here's the fall-planted collection of deep-rooted trees and groundcovers that holds soil in place for good. Read more...
Deer-Resistant Native Plants: Fall Planting Collection
Deer-Resistant Native Plants: Fall Planting Collection
Deer hit hardest in fall. Here's the curated lineup of native perennials, ferns, and evergreens they tend to walk right past — plus how to protect the rest. Read more...
Native Fruit Trees & Shade Plants: Harvest Collection
Native Fruit Trees & Shade Plants: Harvest Collection
Fall is the season to build an edible woodland layer. Here's how native fruit trees and shade-loving understory plants work together. Read more...
Essential Drought-Tolerant Trees for Fall Landscapes
Essential Drought-Tolerant Trees for Fall Landscapes
Build a low-water landscape with hardy trees and plants that settle in well, save irrigation, and look good through fall. Read more...
Complete Sourwood Tree Guide for Wholesale Landscapes
Complete Sourwood Tree Guide for Wholesale Landscapes
Learn how Sourwood trees and companion species can strengthen wholesale landscape plans with dependable structure, seasonal color, and plant health. Read more...
Top Fall Trees for Privacy, Color, and Windbreaks
Top Fall Trees for Privacy, Color, and Windbreaks
Build a stronger fall landscape with trees that add privacy, seasonal color, and protection from wind as temperatures cool. Read more...
Best Native Tree Pairings for Shade and Structure
Best Native Tree Pairings for Shade and Structure
See how to pair a slippery elm with shrubs, vines, and evergreens for stronger shade, cleaner lines, and better landscape performance. Read more...
Complete Oak Landscape Guide: Trees and Shrubs 2026
Complete Oak Landscape Guide: Trees and Shrubs 2026
Build a stronger landscape with proven trees and shrubs that deliver shade, structure, and seasonal interest for commercial projects. Read more...
Top Wholesale Orchard Trees for Spring Planting
Top Wholesale Orchard Trees for Spring Planting
A seasonal guide to orchard trees that helps wholesale buyers choose proven varieties for spring installs and long-term performance. Read more...
Lacebark Elm for Urban Yards: 7 Smart Uses
Lacebark Elm for Urban Yards: 7 Smart Uses
See how Lacebark Elm can solve tight-space landscaping problems with shade, structure, and year-round bark interest. Read more...
Top Fall Trees for Color, Fragrance, and Texture
Build a richer fall landscape with trees and plants that bring color, scent, and texture to your yard before winter sets in. Read more...
Top Wholesale Seedlings for Reliable Landscape Projects
Top Wholesale Seedlings for Reliable Landscape Projects
See which wholesale seedlings work best for landscape projects, erosion control, and spring installs that need reliable performance. Read more...
Complete Fall Dogwood and Maple Collection Guide
Complete Fall Dogwood and Maple Collection Guide
See how dogwoods and maples can anchor fall installs with dependable color, structure, and wholesale-ready options. Read more...
Weeping Willow Trees for Wet Soil: 7 Landscape Uses
Weeping Willow Trees for Wet Soil: 7 Landscape Uses
See how a Weeping Willow can turn damp, difficult ground into a graceful focal point with shade, movement, and natural erosion control. Read more...
Best Shade Perennials: Complete Woodland Border Guide
Best Shade Perennials: Complete Woodland Border Guide
Build a refined shade-to-sun planting plan with hardy perennials that add structure, color, and reliable performance. Read more...
Fall Tree Seedlings for Soil and Shade: 7 Picks
Fall Tree Seedlings for Soil and Shade: 7 Picks
A practical fall collection of seedlings and trees that help improve soil, add shade, and fit real yard conditions before winter sets in. Read more...
Best Seedlings for Landscaping: Complete 2026 Guide
Best Seedlings for Landscaping: Complete 2026 Guide
Explore dependable seedlings for wholesale landscaping projects, from pines and oaks to dogwood and redbud, all chosen for strong establishment. Read more...
Ostrich Fern Shade Plan: 7 Plant Pairings for Yards
Ostrich Fern Shade Plan: 7 Plant Pairings for Yards
See how ostrich fern can anchor a shaded planting plan, with companion plants that add structure, texture, and long-lasting curb appeal. Read more...