Gary Garner III – Page 2 – Gary's Garden Center

Timing Matters: Strategic Mulching in Fall vs Spring

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareNovember 1, 2025654Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mulching is more than just a landscaping task - it's a critical strategy for nurturing your garden's health and resilience. Understanding the benefits of fall and spring mulching can yield remarkable results and save you time and energy in the long run! The key difference lies in your landscape and garden’s specific needs. Fall mulching…

Ornamental Cabbage: Transforming Winter Gardens into Colorful Landscapes

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareOctober 29, 2025615Views 0Likes 0Comments

Winter doesn't have to mean a dull, lifeless garden. Ornamental cabbage (and kale) provides a stunning solution for gardeners seeking vibrant color and texture during the coldest months. These remarkable plants are not just decorative fillers but true landscape artists that bring life to your outdoor spaces when most plants retreat. Ornamental Cabbages are a…

🥦 Planting Fall “Cole” Crop Vegetables!

Gardens & Yards, Vegetable GardenSeptember 1, 2025636Views 0Likes 0Comments

As summer’s vegetables begin to fade, it's the perfect time to shift gears and start thinking about your fall vegetable garden. One of the best ways to take advantage of the cooler season is by planting “Cole” crops—a family of hardy, cool-loving vegetables that thrive in autumn temperatures. It’s worth noting that Cole crops can also…

Summer Annual CPR

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareAugust 4, 2025728Views 0Likes 0Comments

How are your flower beds and pots looking? By late July many summer annuals are beginning to look a little rough… The good news is, with a few easy tricks, you can revive them and enjoy beautiful blooms now until frost this fall! 🪴🍴 Plants need to eat too!! The real secret to keeping…

Fungus is Among Us

Gardens & Yards, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenAugust 4, 2025711Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hot Humid Summer Weather and Evening Thunderstorms: The Perfect Storm for Plant Fungus As gardeners and plant lovers, we've all experienced that sinking feeling when our beloved green friends start showing signs of fungal invasion. The combination of hot, humid weather and frequent evening thunderstorms creates a nightmare scenario for plant health, turning our…

A Cool Spring = Slow Growing

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJune 1, 2025807Views 0Likes 0Comments

Here in Central Virginia we have had relatively cool spring. Throw in cloudy wet weather for most of the month of May and you have slow growing vegetables and flowers with few blooms. On the plus side, you haven’t needed to water much if any! Problems to watch for… Fungus and blight: most…

Lemon & Lime Trees: Rewarding and fun to grow!

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, Plant CareJune 1, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Why settle for life's lemons when you can grow your own? Lemon and limes trees are rewarding and fun to grow. Just think about drinking a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade (or limeade)! Key Lime Tree First and foremost, keep in mind that lemon and lime tress are not winter hardy in Central Virginia…

The Fork In the Road: Gary Sr.’s Journey to Gary’s Garden Center

Gardens & Yards, UncategorizedApril 24, 2025904Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gary Sr. turns 90 on April 28th, 2025 and he recently reflected back on his journey and "the forks in the road" of life that ultimately led to Gary's Garden Center! Hear it straight from the keyboard of Gary Sr.: Do you ever look back and think about when you had a major decision to make…

A table and chair set up in the shade of a tree

What does Part Sun mean? How much sun is full sun?

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareApril 20, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A guide to understanding sunlight and plant tags! Reading a plant tag can be overwhelming even for many experienced gardeners… especially when it comes to light requirements. Full sun, part sun, part shade, full shade… how do we make sense of it all? The time of day also plays a factor – morning sun…

Grass Seed Selection

Gardens & YardsApril 10, 20255KViews 0Likes 0Comments

There are many choices of seed on the market. You have old standbys such as Kentucky 31 (KY-31) and Kentucky Bluegrass. There are many selections of the so called tall turf type fescues as well as Bermuda grass, Zoysia, and lots of rye grasses. How do we decide which is the right one for us…