Think vegetable gardening season is over? Not even close! 🥦🥬 Cooler fall temperatures are perfect for growing cole crops like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Greg, our Friendly Garden Guy, explains why now is a great time to get these cool-season vegetables in the ground and keep your garden producing well beyond summer. 📍 Willow Ridge Garden Center & Landscaping | Oak Ridge, Tennessee 🌱 Where East Tennessee Comes to Grow.

Yep… those mums you’re buying for fall can come back next year! 🌼🍂 The trick is giving them enough time to get established before winter and knowing what to do once the cold weather arrives. In this video, we’re sharing a few simple tips to give your mums the best chance of surviving winter and returning next season. Don’t toss those mums when fall is over—plant ’em!

The first round of fall veggies has arrived at Willow Ridge! 🥬🥦 We’ve got cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, cauliflower and lettuce ready for your fall garden. Fall planting season is officially getting started in East Tennessee!

We asked the Willow Ridge crew to choose their favorite piece of garden statuary and recreate the pose. That was the entire assignment. They took it WAY more seriously than expected. 😂 Who nailed it best?

Organic or synthetic fertilizer—which one should you be using? 🌱 It’s not necessarily a matter of one being “good” and the other being “bad.” They work differently, and understanding those differences can help you make a better choice for your plants, your soil and what you’re trying to accomplish. Greg breaks down organic vs. synthetic fertilizers, how they work and why there may be a place for both in your garden. Have a gardening question you'd like Greg to tackle next? Drop it in the comments!

Love a new houseplant but not the mess that comes with potting it? We've got you covered! 🪴 When you purchase a houseplant and pot at Willow Ridge, our potting bench is FREE for you to use, complete with the supplies you need to get your new plant settled into its new home—without covering your kitchen counter in potting soil. 😂 We also offer repotting services for a small fee, including plants you already own that are ready for a little more room. Bring your plant, pick out the perfect pot, and we'll help you get growing!

Our Fall Tree Pre-Book gives you access to a much larger selection of trees—including sizes we don’t normally keep in stock at Willow Ridge! Here’s how it works: We’ll provide a list of available trees and sizes, you choose what you want and place a deposit to reserve it. Once the trees arrive, you’ll have the opportunity to come by and check out your tree before giving it the final thumbs-up. From there, simply pay the remaining balance and take it home—or let our team handle the heavy lifting and schedule installation for you. It’s an easy way to get the species, size and quantity you’re looking for without being limited to what happens to be sitting on the lot. 🌳 More choices. Bigger sizes. And yes… we can plant it for you.

We put Lauren, Julia and Troy to the test: blindfolded, no peeking, and they had to identify plants using ONLY touch and smell. At least… that was the plan. Jess may or may not have conspired with Troy beforehand, leading to some highly questionable behavior, blatant betrayal and a little traitorous plant activity. 👀 Will Lauren and Julia figure out what's going on? And more importantly, can we ever trust Troy again?

Looking for a versatile evergreen shrub? 🌿 Meet Dwarf Burford Holly! With its dense growth and glossy green foliage, it’s a popular choice for foundation plantings, hedges, borders and screening. But don’t let the word “dwarf” fool you! We’re breaking down what you should know about Dwarf Burford Holly and why it continues to be a landscape favorite.

Is your garden looking a little tired from the late-summer heat? 🥵🌿 We’re showing you some of our favorite plants for keeping the garden looking colorful and beautiful as summer winds down. Because the growing season isn’t over yet! ☀️

Trying to decide between flagstone and pavers for your patio? Zeb explains the key differences between these two popular patio materials and what to consider when choosing the right one for your outdoor space. Whether you love the organic, natural character of flagstone or the more uniform look of pavers, the right choice can completely change the feel of your backyard.

Yes, there are aphids on our milkweed. No, we're not spraying them. Why? Because there are baby monarch caterpillars feeding on the same plants. Using insecticides could harm the caterpillars along with the aphids.