Garden Advice

Practical Garden Articles

Evergreen Mid-South gardening guidance from the Dan West team.

Mid-South Summer Gardening: A Survival and Success Guide

Heat, humidity, and sudden dry spells define a Mid-South summer. Here is how to keep your lawn, beds,… Read Article

How Much Should You Water Your Garden?

Knowing when and how much to water has always been a challenge. Read Article

Your Spring Gardening Checklist for the Mid-South

Spring is right around the corner in Memphis and it is time to get some gardening chores done.… Read Article

How to Build and Improve Your Garden Soil

Garden soil is much more than simple dirt. If we take a close look at the makeup of… Read Article

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs

If you are thinking about moving trees or shrubs – or planting new – fall is the best… Read Article

Pre-Emergent Herbicides: Stop Weeds Before They Start

Have you spent countless hours pulling weeds by hand, or repetitively spraying weed killers? Read Article

Japanese Beetles: How to Protect Your Garden and Lawn

It's that time again. Japanese beetles are quite active right now...... Read Article

Attracting Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bees to Your Garden

We have just come through one of the most brilliant blooming seasons in recent history Read Article

Is Your Soil Holding Your Garden Back?

One of the gardening challenges we all face here in the Mid-South, is the abundance of heavy, slow… Read Article