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Foundation Planting Fumbles: The Top 5 Mistakes We See (And How to Avoid Them!)

Gardens & Yards, LandscapingJanuary 15, 2026599Views 0Likes 0Comments

Foundation planting. It's that crucial first impression your home makes, the green embrace that softens harsh architectural lines. We love it when it's done right but we see the same common missteps week after week. Let's dive into the top five foundation planting mistakes we encounter and, more importantly, how you can steer clear of…

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…

Planting and Caring for Pansies

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareAugust 22, 20228KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Pansies grown in Central Virginia are a cool season annual. Pansies can be planted in the fall from late August until approximately Thanksgiving, and in spring starting in late February. Planted either time they should bloom until late May or early June. Pansies are equally easy to grow in the ground and in pots. Growing…

Gray stuff growing on trees? It’s Lichen!

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareJanuary 3, 20228KViews 0Likes 0Comments

LICHEN... WHAT IT IS... WHAT IT ISN’T I receive questions from time to time that they have a tree or trees that are being killed by a grey substance growing on the tree or plant. What they are talking about is a combination plant that is part fungi and part algae. There are about 3600 known…

Caring for your Mums

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareAugust 29, 20216KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Nothing says fall like Mums! Chrysanthemums, better known by their shorten name Mums, have been cultivated for over 2500 years and continue to increase in popularity. There are now over 5000 varieties in cultivation. Through hybridization, many flower forms are available such as daisy, pompon, cushion, buttons, decorative spiders, and spoon-petal. They are also available…

Spring Preparation

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn CareFebruary 21, 202128KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Spring is slipping up on us and many of us may not be fully prepared. While it has not been a particularly cold or snowy winter the last few weeks have been threatening on a daily basis. Every weather news cast seems to call for a chance of snow, freezing rain, cold days, cloudy, with very…

Crepe Myrtles: A Summer Classic

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMay 12, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Crepe Myrtles are one of the South's favorite trees. Visit any old southern farm, and you may see crepe myrtles that exceed 100 years of age. They can be found growing from the Gulf Coast to as far north as Baltimore and Philadelphia. Crepe Myrtles offer full season appeal and are easy to grow.…

Lavender

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareApril 24, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A little whiff of fresh lavender or spirits of lavender oil is said to calm the soul, relieve tension, or cure a headache. The scent of lavender can reduce the stress level of an entire room of people. Try using lavender in a mist bottle in the office to lower the tension and calm the…

Planting Azaleas

Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMarch 6, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

An azalea purist doesn't plant an azalea. They loosen the soil, take the plant out of the pot, loosen the root ball, and then gradually work the plant into the soil. This assures that the plant is planted very shallow which is ideal for an azalea. Most of us, however, do dig a hole when…