Plant Identification Library
Browse 362 landscape plants commonly found in Middle Tennessee. Our identification guide helps you recognize the trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses growing in your yard.
Browse by Category
Select a category below to explore plants commonly found in Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and throughout Middle Tennessee.
Trees
Shade trees, ornamental trees, and flowering trees common in Middle Tennessee landscapes.
109 plantsShrubs
Evergreen and deciduous shrubs used in hedges, borders, and foundation plantings across Middle TN.
67 plantsPerennials
Perennial flowers and plants that return year after year in Tennessee gardens.
43 plantsAnnuals & Biennials
Seasonal color plants that complete their life cycle in one or two growing seasons.
7 plantsVines & Climbers
Climbing and trailing plants for arbors, trellises, and fences in Tennessee landscapes.
22 plantsGroundcovers
Low-growing plants that spread to cover bare soil, reduce erosion, and suppress weeds.
4 plantsTurfgrasses
Lawn grass varieties grown in Middle Tennessee including fescue, bermuda, and zoysia.
Why Know Your Landscape Plants?
Understanding the plants in your landscape is the first step toward a healthier, more beautiful property. Different plants have different needs for water, sunlight, pruning, and pest management. When you can identify what's growing in your yard, you can make better decisions about care and maintenance.
Our plant identification library covers the most common landscape plants found in Middle Tennessee — from the towering oaks and maples that shade our streets to the flowering shrubs and perennials that add color to our gardens. Whether you're in Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, or anywhere along the I-65 corridor, these are the plants you'll encounter in local landscapes.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we work around these plants every day. Knowing what's in your yard helps us apply the right treatments at the right time, protecting both your lawn and your landscape plantings.
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If you're trying to identify an unwanted plant in your lawn, check our dedicated Weed Library for common Middle Tennessee lawn weeds and how we treat them.
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