The HOME Girls sit down with Carsen Wilkerson with Rainfrost Nursery to talk all things summer gardening. Carsen gives us an inside look at everything the nursery has to offer, from trees, shrubs and perennials to their gift shop and even farm-raised beef.
We take a deep dive into two summer favorites: hydrangeas and crepe myrtles. Carsen breaks down the differences between highly reliable panicle hydrangeas and the color-changing macrophylla varieties, sharing expert tips on watering and fertilizing. You will also learn how to choose the right size crepe myrtle for your yard, ranging from three-foot shrubs to soaring 30-foot trees.
Plus, we discuss how to build a vibrant sensory garden. Carsen shares recommendations for highly fragrant summer blooms like gardenias and jasmine, beautiful perennials like echinacea that attract pollinators, and natural ways to deter mosquitoes using plants like mint. We also cover how to perfectly layer your landscape using deer-resistant ornamental grasses.
Mark Maslow, founder and CEO of Southern Landscape Group, joins The HOME Show hosts Trish Roth and Mari White to demystify design-build landscaping. Mark discusses photorealistic 3D modeling, large-slab paver trends, budget-friendly hardscapes, landscape lighting, and key fall lawn care tips like aeration and leaf management.
Jayne Hoare and Aaron Gaston from Thomas Road Baptist Church join hosts Trish Roth and Mari White on The HOME Show. Get all the details on TRBC’s massive Kids Karnival—featuring 160,000+ pieces of candy, food trucks, inflatables, and hayrides—along with details on their dedicated Sensory-Friendly Carnival and upcoming Christmas show, The Gift!
Chris Seigla, owner of Grinnin’ Bear Tavern, joins The HOME Show to share what’s happening at their community hub! From Thursday night trivia and karaoke to smoked wings, Sunday family buffets, catering, and booking their 125-person event space for holiday parties—get the inside scoop on this local favorite.