Green Screens | Creating Privacy Through Landscaping
Do you ever step outside your back door and feel like you’re living in a fishbowl? Modern building trends have moved toward large homes on smaller lots, which is great ...
A Cut Above | A Garden for Year-round Blooms
One of the most satisfying treats is a trip to my cutting garden for a huge bouquet of fresh flowers. With springtime just around the corner, I look forward to ...
Spring’s First Fruit | Strawberries Delight
In the classic children’s book by Don and Audrey Wood, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear, the narrator tricks a small mouse into sharing ...
Camellia Reigns | Queen of the Winter Flowers
With their striking evergreen foliage and showy blooms, camellias reign supreme, just as they did in ancient China when emperors and temple priests revered them. If you’ve ever enjoyed a ...
Greenhouse Envy | Year-Round Havens for Green-Thumbed Enthusiasts
While crisp mornings in stocking feet with hot chocolate on the stovetop, and a fire roaring nearby can make just about anyone feel content, you may still long for the ...
The Great Pumpkin | So Much More Than Just a Squash
Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are ubiquitous this time of year. Available in a wide array of shapes, sizes, colors and textures, their thick skins allow them to rest comfortably for ...
Landscaping with Fruit Trees | Add Beauty, Bounty and Value
Imagine walking outside your home and plucking delicious fruit right from a tree just steps away! A great improvement to outdoor space that delivers delightful returns is the addition of ...
Autumn Garden Round Up | Fall Landscape Todo List Is Ta-Done!
Roanoke Valley HOME caught up with Landscape professionals in the area and asked for tips and chores to ready our yards for the dormant season. The following are suggestions for ...
