September is the month we normally look forward to the most. It usually brings cooler days and that is much easier on plant, people, and pets than the hot months. It may take a few weeks before we actually start
August In The Garden
August is Tea Month at Blackcreek Nursery! One of our specialties are Camellia sinensis Tea Plants. Did you know you can grow your own green, black, and oolong tea right from your garden? Tea Plants were grown on our site
July In The Garden
Gardening Tips for Maximizing Your Summer Garden As the summer heat settles in, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and tend to your garden. July is a crucial month for garden maintenance and ensuring your plants thrive in the
June In The Garden
June is the perfect garden month but it is a busy one. Frost and freezes are long gone. The warmer temps are bringing many plants into bloom – Gardenias, Hydrangeas, Butterfly Bush, Lantana, and other plants are just coming into
May In The Garden
Planting In May May is where the garden truly starts to find its rhythm. The days are longer, the soil is warm, and everything—from your vegetables to your perennials—is pushing forward with new growth. It’s also the time when small,
March In The Garden
With March coming in, you can expect spring to follow if it hasn’t already in the south. There is quite a lot going on in the garden in March and it’s not too soon to start some pretty important tasks…
February In The Garden
February is the month of love, a time for getting ready for spring, but more importantly, it’s the peak of Camellia Season and the time for pruning some of the garden plants. Camellias Although not native to the USA, the
January In The Garden
The holidays are over, and it’s back to reality with the start of a new year! There’s not much you need to be doing in your garden at this time, so relax—spring is coming sooner than you realize. Camellias Not
December In The Garden
Ah, the holidays…. When people’s thoughts turn to lights, gift-giving, and that guy in the red suit. But in all the hustle and bustle, don’t forget you have some pretty special plants in your garden that may need your attention.
November In The Garden
Traditionally Fall has been thought as of the time to leave your garden alone. Nothing can be further from the truth. There are lots of things you should and should not be doing in November… here are A FEW…… Camellias
October In the Garden
It’s that welcoming time of year in the south when the weather turns cooler and the garden is getting ready for one last jolt of color from perennials before the winter sets in. Fall is the perfect time to get
April In The Garden
April is perhaps the busiest season of the entire year in the garden. There’s so much to do! Here are a few tips and tricks to get your garden restarted after the long winter! SAVE THE BEES! In April, as
