Autumn Lawn Care Tips
Autumn is a good time to prepare your lawn for the year ahead, and the best time to tackle any long-term improvements. Tasks such as
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Fall is the Time to Plant Wildflowers
Now is the time to prepare your soil to plant wildflowers. In Virginia, October and November are the most favorable months for planting wildflowers. Plant
Fall Herb Care
The temperatures are getting cooler, and your herbs are slowing down. Time to harvest, enjoy…and prepare for next season where possible. Pull off and dry
Dividing Perennials
Here’s a basic primer on how to divide some of your perennials. Don’t neglect this fall duty; it’s nature’s way of giving you free plants!
Ornamental Grasses
One of the challenges many gardeners face is how to add texture and interest to the landscape. One of the best ways to do this
Slopeside Planting for Erosion Control
All the crazy weather we have had this summer across the country serves as a great reminder to make sure to address any slope erosion
The Tropical Fragrance of Gardenias
Imagine yourself on a Hawaiian beach on a sultry evening, your eyes closed, the air redolent of the heady perfume of gardenia, tuberose, white ginger,
Growing Vegetables in the Fall
Summer vegetable gardening enthusiasts seem to outnumber those that grow vegetables in the fall by quite a bit. We’re not really sure why. Fall vegetable
Asters: A Touch of Pastel in the Garden
Asters are hardy perennials that bring life and color to any garden. Asters produce large clusters of delicate daisy-like flowers in many colors, like white,
Spirea: Great to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Spireas are some of the easiest flowering shrubs to grow in the garden. Once established, they require very little care and reward gardeners with an