Now that spring is here, it’s time to break out the gardening gloves and review our handy Zone 7 gardening guide. This will get you started with ideas for your own garden or the community garden at The Reserve at Leonard Farms.
Best Flowers To Plant in East Tennessee
You’ll never run out of flowers to plant in East Tennessee. Perennials to consider include Salvia, with purple flowers on tall stalks that attract pollinators. Daylillies will thrive here, and they may bloom all summer long. Russian Sage smells wonderful and looks beautiful, with lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage. For shrubbery, you can’t go wrong with hydrangeas and peonies. If you’re looking for colorful groundcover, consider Creeping Jenny, with green and goldenrod foliage. Sedum has cute, star-shaped flowers that come in pink, white, yellow and bronze, and is drought-resistant.
Vegetables for Hardiness Zones 7a and 7b
You’re in luck, living at The Reserve at Leonard Farms, because this hardiness zone offers plenty of vegetables that will thrive here. For spring, you won’t go wrong planting peas, lettuce, spinach, kale and radishes. Your lettuce, spinach and kale will be ready to harvest early and will grow all season long, giving your family a recurring harvest. Radishes can be harvested in only four weeks. Peas should go in the ground early, as they enjoy cooler temps.
Ideal Seed Planting Dates for Bristol, TN
If you’re starting seeds outdoors, you want to make sure that you wait until after the last spring frost. The best plan is to start seeds indoors, under a grow light. This gives you a jump on the planting season in Bristol, TN. Either way, you’ll want to stick to Zone 7 plants. This handy garden planting calendar covers all the planting dates you need to enjoy a beautiful garden this year!
Community Garden Spaces at The Reserve at Leonard Farms
If you’d rather appreciate someone else’s garden or get advice from a green-thumbed neighbor, you can enjoy The Reserve’s community garden. Next to the dog park, this is a peaceful place to come and socialize with your neighbors while getting some fresh air and sunshine. Practice your gardening skills in a community environment with others who share your passion for nature’s bounty!
Are you ready to make a change for the better this season? Contact us to learn more about life at The Reserve at Leonard Farms, where the earth meets the sky in the best way possible!
