Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland Gardening

The heart of pollen season may be past us but Upper Cumberland gardeners have not forgotten about the role pollinators play. Master Gardener Lisa Luck said it is crucial to protect pollinators during this, National Pollinators Week. “So the thing that we can do to help our pollinators thrive in our community is to plant more flowers,” Luck said. “The ... Read More »

Fall leaves beginning to hit the ground. Can you use those leaves to better your landscape? Regional Forester Jeff Thompson said utilizing falling leaves for lawn food is common practice. Thompson said he recommends residents cut apart fallen leaves to spread over their lawns evenly. Thompson said that this allows the ground to soak up all of the natural nutrition ... Read More »