The HOME Show

Carsen Wilkerson, Rainfrost Nursery

Fall is around the corner, making it the absolute best season to plant trees and shrubs in your yard! On this segment of The HOME Show, hosts Trish Roth, Jen Redmond, and Rich Roth talk with Carsen Wilkerson from Rainfrost Nursery about autumn gardening prep, tree care, and plant selection.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

  • Why late summer and fall offer ideal conditions for deep root development before spring.
  • Stunning fall foliage recommendations beyond basic maples, including black gums, itea, spireas, ginkgos, and fothergilla.
  • Crucial deer protection strategies to save tree trunks from antler-rubbing damage.
  • General fertilizing rules using slow-release Osmocote.
  • Deer-resistant evergreen choices like boxwoods and hellebores for year-round structure.

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Ryan Blanks, Blanks Services

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Brenda Dixon, The Summit

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