Gary Garner III – Page 4 – Gary's Garden Center

Vegetable Gardening 101

Gardens & Yards, Vegetable GardenMarch 30, 202417KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Vegetable Gardening 101 By: Gary Garner Sr. It’s that time of the year and anyone that gardens even a little has the itch to get outside and starting to play in the soil and get something in the ground. The ones of us that have gardened most, if not all…

Selecting and Planting Fruit Trees

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, LandscapingFebruary 23, 202423KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This information will be applicable to most if not all fruiting trees. If you want information on a particular type of fruit let us know and we will be happy to provide more info. While the information should be appropriate for most fruit trees, this article will use apple trees for examples. Root importance, fruiting…

Mix of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries

Growing Fruits in Containers

Gardens & Yards, Home OrchardJanuary 25, 20246KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Small Space Endless opportunity! Most people know that a container garden can yield a plentiful harvest of vegetables but often overlook or forget about fruits…! Fruits can successfully be grown in containers! First and foremost, it’s important to note that fruits prefer full sun. Here’s a quick list of the best fruits to grow…

Plant Hardiness Zones Updated by USDA

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJanuary 22, 20245KViews 0Likes 0Comments

USDA Hardness Zone Updates In November 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone map! Central Virginia remains firmly in zone 7 Much of the area shifted to the slightly warmer zone 7b (5° to 10° F) Small pockets remain in…

An assortment of Cyclamen in full bloom with yellow pansies in the background.

Cyclamen Care: Blooms for holidays!

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower DecorNovember 27, 202316KViews 0Likes 0Comments

People often overlook Cyclamen and go straight for the holiday hallmark of Poinsettias. Cyclamen make for great gifts, beautiful centerpieces, and a great holiday flower when space is limited. With proper care Cyclamen often continue to bloom on into late February and early March! While many people treat Cyclamen as a temporary short-lived houseplant, they…

Poinsettias are a Holiday Hallmark

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 20, 202313KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Holiday Hallmark What’s left to discover about Poinsettias? Well, for starters, Poinsettias are not poisonous, are available in colors besides red, and the finest are found in garden centers. Ironic, perhaps, that a plant with legendary, child-centered origins is often seen as one dangerous to children. According to the Poisondex TM Information Service, a…

Christmas Tree Care

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 20, 20235KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You have picked out the perfect Christmas Tree. Now what do you do to ensure a safe, fresh and attractive tree throughout the holiday season? If you are not going to take it inside immediately, store it outside in a cool, shady place sheltered from drying winds. If possible, remove about a one-inch section from…

October Do’s & Don’ts

Gardens & Yards, LandscapingSeptember 30, 202317KViews 0Likes 0Comments

One of the big fall considerations is what should be done to or with our lawns. The last few weeks we have had plentiful rainfall and pleasant temperatures. Most lawns look good, especially for the time of year. With all the rain grass has been growing most of the summer. Lawns have had to…

Ready or not fall is coming!

Gardens & Yards, Vegetable GardenAugust 2, 202311KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I’M THINKING FALL By: Gary Garner Sr. It’s nearly ninety degrees and the sun is shining. Yes, it's early August and summer gardens are still at peak production. Summer flowers are gorgeous. All the weather signs say it's summer and it is. However, if we are going to have nice fall flowers…

Colorful Containers

Flower Decor, Gardens & YardsJuly 2, 202310KViews 0Likes 0Comments

It's officially summer and July has brought warm sunny days with it. So far, we have had a cool and somewhat dry spring and early summer. The last few days and the weather forecast indicate that might be going to change. We have had plenty of rain recently and…