Winter gardening roundtable: a concise orientation before we get practical.
Winter gardening roundtable: Quick notes
Winter can be a quiet time in the garden, as many plants are dormant and gardeners turn to non-gardening activities that can get neglected during the peak season. Because of this, some gardeners don’t expect much from their winter garden and spend the season anticipating spring blooms. However, it is possible to enjoy gorgeous garden scenes year-round, and it’s particularly easy in the Southeast. Dr. Andy Pulte and Jason Reeves, two Southeast horticulture experts from the University of Tennessee, share their best advice for winter gardening.
In this roundtable and Q&A, Andy and Jason discuss:
- Top plants for winter interest: Discover a diverse selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that bring beautiful blooms, vibrant foliage, and necessary structure to your winter landscape.
- Winter garden design advice: Learn how to incorporate an array of winter interest in your garden for a design that dazzles from December through February.
- A winter garden task roundup: If you are looking for any excuse to get outside and start working, you are in luck. Andy and Jason will run down which garden chores to prioritize in winter, which tasks can wait until spring, and the maintenance methods to skip altogether.
About Andy
Dr. Andy Pulte received his PhD in plant sciences from the University of Tennessee, where he is now on the faculty in the same department. His current responsibilities include teaching and advising, and he also coordinates UT’s plant sciences undergraduate program. He is also an internationally certified arborist.
About Jason
Jason Reeves is the curator of the University of Tennessee Gardens, located at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. Jason has been cultivating and growing the gardens there for nearly 20 years.
Learn more:
Plants That Bloom in Late Winter or Early Spring
10 Bold Plants for Winter Interest in the Southeast
Garden Tasks for Late Winter or Early Spring
Plants That Peak in Winter in the Southeast
Colorful Evergreen Perennials for the Southern Winter Garden
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PS • So helpful — clear and practical, much appreciated. So cozy.
Small note – Yes, that small tip really helps.
PS • I love how honest and practical this is. Will try it.
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