The Grass Girl Blog

Notes on garden design, planting, and working with land in Middle Tennessee.

How to Actually Design a Low-Maintenance Garden in Nashville

How to Actually Design a Low-Maintenance Garden in Nashville

Nashville’s USDA zone 7a is the perfect climate for many low-maintenance plants. We’re often asked what the best low-maintenance shrubs, trees and perennials are to use in new landscaping. So, we created this list and hope it serves as a great resource for you when researching plants for your Nashville landscaping project!

Landscape Design, Plant ListClare HorneMarch 12, 2023Low-Maintenance, Native Garden, Nashville Low-Maintenance Landscaping, Nashville Garden & Landscape Design

Zone 7 Native Xeriscape Gardens

Zone 7 Native Xeriscape Gardens

Garden Design, Nashville Landscape, Zone 7aClare HorneMarch 9, 2023Xeriscapes, Native Garden Benefits, Native Garden, Extreme Weather Garden Design, Zone 7a Gardening

What to Know Before Your First On-Site Consultation

What to Know Before Your First On-Site Consultation

Congratulations on embarking on the journey to create your dream garden! The first step in this journey is an on-site consultation, which is an essential component of the design process.

Design Process, Garden Design, Landscape DesignClare HorneMarch 9, 2023On-Site Consultation, Design Process, Consultation Guide

Nashville Garden Designer, The Grass Girl, Interview with Stroll Belle Meade

Nashville Garden Designer, The Grass Girl, Interview with Stroll Belle Meade

We are so excited to have our interview published with Stroll Belle Meade!

Interview, Belle MeadeClare HorneMarch 5, 2023Interview, Garden Design Information, The Grass Girl, Clare, Nashville Garden & Landscape 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

Japanese-Inspired Garden Design in Nashville: The Art of Making a Space Feel Like a Breath

Japanese-Inspired Garden Design in Nashville: The Art of Making a Space Feel Like a Breath

Japanese-inspired gardens aren't about lanterns and raked gravel — they're about stillness, intention, and making a space feel like a breath. Here's what this style takes in Middle Tennessee and why it transforms a property like nothing else.

Garden Design, Nashville Landscape, Nashville Garden Design, Japanese Garden Design, Garden StylesClare HorneFebruary 27, 2023Japanese Garden Design, Contemporary Garden Styles, Nashville Gardening, Nashville Garden Design, Nashville Property Design, Nashville Landscape Design

Native Pollinator Gardens in Nashville: How to Design One That's Beautiful — Not Just Beneficial

Native Pollinator Gardens in Nashville: How to Design One That's Beautiful — Not Just Beneficial

Native Pollinator Garden Styles for Nashville's Zone 7a

Garden Design, Garden Planning, TN Native Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 24, 2023Native Garden, Pollinator Garden, Nashville Garden, Native Garden Benefits, USDA zone 7a

English Cottage Garden Design in Nashville: What It Actually Takes to Get the Look Right

English Cottage Garden Design in Nashville: What It Actually Takes to Get the Look Right

If you are looking to add charm and character, while creating a luxury outdoor area for your Nashville home, an English cottage garden might be just what you need.

Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 22, 2023Nashville, English Cottage Garden, Garden Style