
The UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month for April 2021
Winter annuals, such as pansies, violas, Dianthus chinensis, red mustard, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale can still be planted. The earlier in the month, the better.
Deck your halls and walls with things found in your garden. Steal a little fresh-cut greenery from your landscape. When pruning, cut back to a branch so as not to…
If you think Christmas lights are the only way to brighten up your outdoor winter scene, you haven’t met some of our favorite plants. You will get lots of excitement…
Growing rosemary indoors can be tricky. While it is one of the most drought-tolerant plants once established in the landscape, it resents drying out in a pot. Seldom will it…
Cyclamen, kalanchoe, poinsettia, paperwhites, amaryllis, Christmas cactus, English ivy and rosemary topiaries offer weeks of added color and interest to the home during the holidays. Most perform best in bright,…
Small hollies, conifers, twisted willow and redtwig dogwoods make great additions to winter pots and can be added to the garden come spring.