The Grass Girl Blog

Welcome to The Grass Girl's blog, your go-to source for all things gardening and landscaping in Nashville, TN.

From maximizing small outdoor spaces to designing sustainable gardens, we cover a wide range of topics that are we hope will be helpful to gardeners, homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.

Posts in Garden Planning

Transforming Your Nashville Lawn into a Stunning Wildflower Meadow

Transforming Your Nashville Lawn into a Stunning Wildflower Meadow

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Middle Tennessee (Zones 7a & 7b)

Garden Planning, Nashville Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 13, 2025Meadow Garden, Pollinator Garden

The Best Landscape and Garden Designers in Nashville: 7 Traits to Look For

The Best Landscape and Garden Designers in Nashville: 7 Traits to Look For

When it comes to transforming your outdoor space into a luxurious extension of your home, the expertise of your landscape and garden designer is paramount. In a vibrant city like Nashville, TN—where unique architecture, diverse microclimates, and dynamic lifestyle trends intersect—selecting the right professional can make all the difference.

Landscape Design, Nashville Garden Design, Nashville Landscape, Garden Planning, Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 10, 2025nashville garden designer, Nashville Landscaping

How Does the Landscape, Garden, or Outdoor Living Design Process Work?

How Does the Landscape, Garden, or Outdoor Living Design Process Work?

If you’ve never hired a full-service landscape, garden, or outdoor living design company, you are probably curious as to what the design process looks like. In this article, we will walk you through our complete design process.

Design Process, Garden Planning, Landscape Design, Nashville Garden DesignClare HorneMarch 21, 2023Design Process, Nashville Garden & Landscape Design, Nashville Outdoor Living Design

Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant in March and April in Nashville

Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant in March and April in Nashville

Have the early spring garden itch? Here is a spring planting guide of plants you can safely plant early-on in the season in Nashville (USDA zone 7a):

Garden Planning, Nashville Garden Design, SpringClare HorneMarch 2, 2023Spring Planting Guide, Spring, Nashville Planting List, Nashville Flower Planting List, Garden planning, Garden Calendar

Designing a Native Pollinator Style Garden in Nashville USDA zone 7a

Designing a Native Pollinator Style Garden in Nashville USDA zone 7a

Native Pollinator Garden Styles for Nashville's Zone 7a

Garden Design, Garden PlanningClare HorneFebruary 24, 2023Native Garden, Pollinator Garden, Nashville Garden, Native Garden Benefits, USDA zone 7a

Tips for Planting in Nashville, USDA zone 7a

Tips for Planting in Nashville, USDA zone 7a

From soil tips to plant suggestions, here are the top tips to consider when planting in Nashville.

Garden PlanningClare HorneFebruary 24, 2023Garden planning, Nashville Gardening, Zone 7a Gardening, Nashville Plant Choices

When Should You Contact a Garden Designer During Your Nashville New Build or Renovation Process?

When Should You Contact a Garden Designer During Your Nashville New Build or Renovation Process?

Contacting a garden designer at the beginning of a new build or home and property renovation project is one of the smartest decisions a homeowner can make. There are several reasons why it's important to engage a garden designer early on in the process.

Garden Planning, Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 23, 2023Garden planning, Nashville New Builds, Nashville Renovations, Nashville Property Design