With spring's arrival, many gardeners are facing the task of replanting after the destruction of Hurricane Helene. The loss of mature trees has opened up once-shaded spaces, leaving sunny, exposed areas that pose new challenges. While it will take time for the landscape to heal, this period of transition offers an opportunity to plant deep-rooted, fast-growing native species that will stabilize the soil and begin the process of recreating the garden’s natural canopy.

Pioneer species like river birch, redbud, and elderberry are excellent choices for filling in these bright, open spaces. Their rapid growth helps to quickly provide shade while supporting pollinators and wildlife. Beneath these young trees, a mix of native grasses, perennials, and shrubs will anchor the soil and add seasonal beauty as the landscape regenerates.

Bullington Gardens' annual Spring Plant Sale is the perfect place to get started with replanting. Offering a wide variety of native trees, shrubs, and perennials, the sale provides gardeners with the plants they need to create resilient landscapes while supporting Bullington’s mission of education and connection to nature.

Bullington Gardens

Annual Spring Plant Sale

• 95 Upper Red Oak Trail
• Hendersonville, NC 28792
• 828-698-6104
• bullingtongardens.org