ESTB

1990

RIVERBEND NURSERIES

Riverbend Nurseries is a family-owned and operated retail garden center and wholesale nursery located just south of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee. We are open year-round to the public and grow over 1500 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and vegetables on our 275 acres of land.

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Add spring-blooming plants in your garden. Come shop our selection now.

2019 - 2024
WINNER

THE BEST OF
WILLIAMSON COUNTY

NOW OFFERING

COOL-WEATHER VEGGIES

& STRAWBERRY PLANTS

$2-$3 EACH*

Fresh from our growing greenhouses

*while supplies last

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ABOUT US

WELCOME TO
RIVERBEND NURSERIES

Riverbend Nurseries is a retail and wholesale nursery located just south of Nashville in Franklin, TN.

for learning and gardening help,
newest plants, giveaways, sales,
and adorable photos of our two sweet
resident cats- Lily and Willow

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Learn gardening tips and
find out our latest sales.

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EDUCATIONAL POSTS

Read our latest blog posts, where we share valuable information each month that Middle Tennessee gardeners

need to know to thrive in planting zone 7.

6 Deer-Resistant Flowering Vines

How to Successfully Grow Roses

15 Popular Herbs: Several Benefits & Uses

GARDEN CENTER

2008 Lewisburg Pike

Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 468-2008

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Saturday: 8am - 4pm

Closed Sunday

Share this to help us get the word out!📣
We have basil, lavender, stevia, several tomato plants, and more now available!🌿

We'd love for you to enjoy the sunshine at the nursery today- we are open until 5pm.☺️

Happy Fri-yay, y'all! Enjoy some nature and sunshine at the nursery this weekend! We'd love to see you!🌸

🌿Plant Spotlight: 'Maiden's Blush' Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Maiden's Blush')

🌿Height: 12 feet, Spread: 9 feet
🌿Loves full sun
🌿Shrub type: Deciduous, flowering
🌿An exceptional spring-blooming lilac with overwhelmingly fragrant pinkish-purple flowers in upright panicles; compact, multi-stemmed habit, very hardy

Available now in 3G pots for $30 each!

Share this! 📣 It's the time of year when we all need to keep an eye on the lows at night. Thursday night will be a low in the 20s. You'll want to cover several plants:

🌸Protect any buds that you'd like saved (such as Lilacs that are budding, like mine here in the video), bulbs that are blooming, fruit trees that are budding, etc with a frost cloth or old sheet. If you have warm-weather veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) outside already, bring them indoors or cover them.

Never use plastic to cover your plants.

We have frost cloths available! They can be reused year after year and are handy to have on hand: 12x10 for $40.99

Ask us questions below & keep an eye on the lows the next few weeks!

Plant cool-weather veggies, perennials, cool-weather annuals, trees, and shrubs to your heart's content this month! 💛🌿🌳

Our frost date in Middle Tennessee is April 15th, which is the approximate date we stop seeing frosts (it can be later some years!). It's a little early for warm-weather veggies and spring annuals to be planted outdoors, but SOON, it will be time to plant those, too! We're so excited for spring, how about you? 😊🌸🌿🙌

Comment "SUCCULENT" ⬇️ and we will send you tons of tips to care for succulents all year-long! 🌿

😉☘️ What plant would you like to take home with you today? Share below ⬇️🌿 and Happy St. Patrick's Day, friends!☘️

What plant is this? 🌸 Share your guess below! ⬇️

It grows to be 3-5'H x 3-6'W, features gorgeous clusters of lavender-pink flowers in spring. Evergreen and deer-resistant! 3g pots $65

We hope to reschedule this class soon but with Saturday's current forecast, feel we must cancel it for now.

Tag a friend who might need to see this post!

Do you have deer in your yard? 🦌🦌🦌
Here are 10 Deer-Resistant Trees you can plant!:
🌳Ginkgo
🌳Red Maple
🌳Kwanzan Cherry
🌳Colorado Blue Spruce
🌳Dawn Redwood
🌳Southern Magnolia
🌳Tulip Poplar
🌳River Birch
🌳Sweetgum

Deer are not attracted to these trees, however, if a deer is really curious or hungry, they will eat anything. 😊 Tell us if you have deer in your yard below!⬇️

March's Plant of the Month: Lilac!💜

Lilacs are a beloved plant for many! Several varieties grow in cooler climates than ours, but several thrive in Middle Tennessee.

We're offering several wonderful options at the garden center this spring, including:

💜🌿Bloomerang Dark Purple
💜🌿Maiden's Blush (new for 2025!)
💜🌿Monge (new for 2025!)
💜🌿Miss Kim
💜🌿Palibin (new for 2025!)

Most Lilacs are deer-resistant. They are deciduous shrubs that flower in spring and are relatively easy to care for. They love full/part sun locations and thrive in well-draining, fertile soil. Ask us questions below and share this with a friend who loves Lilacs, too!

Lilacs / Plant People / Gardener / Garden Tips / Plant Nursery / Riverbend Nurseries

Today, we unpacked pottery and continued to fill up the yard with lots of plants ready to go to their forever home! 🌿🩷

What are you hoping to plant this spring? Share below and tag a friend you'd love to go plant shopping with! 🌸

📸Thank you, Brinkley Mullican, for being our first pet picture in our new chair!😍🩷🐶

Take your pic in our chair while you're here and share it with us! 🌿🌸☺️

📍Riverbend Nurseries
2008 Lewisburg Pike
Franklin, Tn 37064

Here are 9 plants that feature early spring blooms in our area!:🌸🎉
1. Loropetalum
2. Forsythia
3. Lenten Rose
4. Yoshino Cherry tree
5.Carolina Jessamine
6. Camellia
7. Flowering Quince
8. Deciduous Magnolia
9. Crocus

We have several in stock now. Come by and enjoy a stroll at your local nursery today; we are open until 4PM and would love to see you! 🌸🌿

Cool-weather vegetables and strawberry 🍓 plants have arrived, straight from our growing greenhouses!🎉🌿🍓

🌿Cool-weather veggies ($2 each in eco-friendly pots):
•Kale 'Prizm'
•Beet 'Bulls Blood'
•Lettuce 'Gourmet Mix'
•Lettuce 'Romaine Red'
•Lettuce 'Buttercrunch'
•Spinach 'Olympia'
•Brussel Sprouts 'Jade'
•Cauliflower 'Amazing'

🍓Strawberries ($3 each):
•Fragaria 'Allstar'
•Fragaria 'Ruby Ann'

Share this news🎉 with your buddy who loves to garden!🩷

It began today... we started moving plants outdoors from our greenhouses! 🎉🌿

Happy Saturday, y'all! Enjoy a stroll at your local nursery today; we are open 8am-4pm & would love to see you.🌸🌿

📸: Lenten Roses currently blooming: 'Cinnamon Snow', 'Champion', and 'Ice N Roses White'

Happy Fri-yay!🎉🌿
No filter needed for the 😍 'Emperor One' Japanese Maple! ❤️

📸: 'Emperor One' Japanese Maple; loves part sun locations, grows to be 20' x 20', features beautiful deep burgundy foliage and stunning fall color; 6-7' $425

You will start to see these trees blooming in our community very soon! 🌸🌳 Which of these trees is a favorite of yours? Share below! ⬇️ 🩷

🎉🌿🌸 NEW this year! Our perennials will be under an awning this year, and we are carrying several new perennial varieties, as well! 🎉

Shade perennials will be under a deep shade cloth, while sun perennials will be under a light screen.

Perennials will be coming out soon. We are excited to share more news soon!! 🎉🌿🌸 Happy Wednesday, friends!

📍Riverbend Nurseries
2008 Lewisburg Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Saturday 8am-4pm
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Spring / Gardening / Garden Center / Plant Nursery / Franklin / Tennessee / Gardeners / Garden Life

If you haven't yet, now is the time to begin warm-weather vegetable seeds!🍅🫑🌶🥒

To start seeds:
🌿 Plant seeds in Espoma's Organic Seed Starter Premium Potting Mix in biodegradable pots or individual plastic trays.

🌿Water thoroughly and place near a bright light source. Be sure not to overwater your baby seedlings! Keep the soil somewhat moist but not soggy.

🌿Grow lights are very beneficial if you do not have a bright, sunny spot indoors.

🌿Once the threat of frost has passed, you can plant outside in a sunny spot and watch your garden grow!

Ask us any questions below!⬇️
We are open 8AM-4PM today & would love to see you!🌿🙌

The first day of spring is in 27 days (and counting!)! Stay warm, friends, and dream away...🌸🌿🌷😊

We're growing our early veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) in eco-friendly pots this spring!🥦🎉

🥦This means less plastic wasted and added ease for you - you can plant your potted veggies straight into your soil!

🥦Early veggies are busy growing in our greenhouses and are expected to be ready in mid-March.🩷

We've almost gotten to Spring, friends. ☺️🩷🌿🌸

🌸🩷Share this with a friend who needs a reminder that Spring will be here soon!

We are currently seeking a friendly & reliable driver to join our team! The ideal candidate is responsible for transporting plant material to local garden centers, landscape jobs, etc. within designated routes mainly during our busy spring and fall seasons.

The remaining part of the year duties will include mowing, construction, and various jobs around the nursery. This job requires excellent driving skills, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to handle various types of delivery vehicles, including box trucks.

Apply using the QR code above or visit our website: www.riverbendnurseries.com to fill out an application.🌳🌿

We were happy to have the Spring Hill Garden Club with us this morning! 🌸🌿 Lynn taught about soil and how to prepare for spring gardening. Who's excited for their gardens this spring?! Raise your hand below!⬇️ 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

They're blooming and beautiful! We have Pansies for $1 each 4" pot!

Tips to care for Pansies in late winter:

🌿Plant them in full to mostly sunny locations. They will bloom best where they can receive plenty of sunlight. Shady spots tend to make them leggy (as they're searching for more sunlight!) and not bloom as much.

🌿Plant them in color blocks for a jaw-dropping look, or mix them for a colorful display! We love planting color blocks of these flowers in gardening beds, and then mixing them up in container pots. This is only a suggestion- there are many beautiful ways to plant them!

🌿Remember to keep them watered every few days (unless the soil is moist). The water acts as an insulator in the soil, insulating their roots. This is a great tip to follow for any newly planted tree or plant as well (newly planted means anything you've planted within the last year).

🌿They may look puny for a few weeks during a cold snap in winter- especially if we have ice or snow. Although these flowers prefer the cold weather, they do tend to look a bit frozen for a few days or weeks if we have a cold front come through. Continue to water them (as needed) to help insulate them. They stay perkier that way and also happier.

🌿Pinch back spent blooms on Pansies if you'd like. Pansies do not have to have their spent blooms picked off, but they bloom more often when they do.

🌿After winter, continue to water and care for them. They will dazzle and amaze you until the weather significantly heats up in mid-May.

🌿Professional tip: If you have spring bulbs planted in your garden, plant Pansies around that area. It will add extra beauty and help hide fading bulb blooms later in spring (as your Pansies will still be blooming).

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ESTB

1990

RIVERBEND NURSERIES

Add spring-blooming plants in your garden. Come shop our selection now.

2019 - 2024
WINNER

THE BEST OF
WILLIAMSON COUNTY

ABOUT US

WELCOME TO
RIVERBEND NURSERIES

Riverbend Nurseries is a retail and wholesale nursery located just south of Nashville in Franklin, TN.

SOCIAL MEDIA

FOLLOW US

for learning and gardening help,
newest plants, giveaways, sales,
and adorable photos of our two sweet
resident cats- Lily and Willow

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Learn gardening tips and
find out our latest sales.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

6 Deer-Resistant Flowering Vines

How to Successfully Grow Roses

15 Popular Herbs: Several Benefits & Uses

GARDEN CENTER

HOURS OF OPERATION

FOLLOW US

LOCATION

2008 Lewisburg Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 468-2008

OPENING HOURS

Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

ESTB

1990

RIVERBEND NURSERIES

Add spring-blooming plants in your garden. Come shop our selection now.

2019 - 2024 WINNER

THE BEST OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY

ABOUT US

WELCOME TO RIVERBEND NURSERIES

Riverbend Nurseries is a retail and wholesale nursery located just south of Nashville in Franklin, TN.

SOCIAL MEDIA

FOLLOW US

for learning and gardening help, newest plants, giveaways, sales, and adorable photos of our two sweet resident cats- Lily and Willow

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Learn gardening tips and find out our latest sales.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

6 Deer-Resistant Flowering Vines

How to Successfully Grow Roses

15 Popular Herbs: Several Benefits & Uses

GARDEN CENTER

HOURS OF OPERATION

​

FOLLOW US

LOCATION

2008 Lewisburg Pike Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 468-2008

OPENING HOURS

Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

2019 - 2024
WINNER

THE BEST OF
WILLIAMSON COUNTY

WELCOME TO
RIVERBEND NURSERIES

for learning and gardening help,
newest plants, giveaways, sales,
and adorable photos of our two sweet
resident cats- Lily and Willow

Learn gardening tips and
find out our latest sales.

2008 Lewisburg Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 468-2008