Mulch Matters | Protect and Prepare for the Next Growing Season
This is the time of year when I’m grateful to have a fresh layer of mulch in my garden beds. Not only will it help keep my plants protected during ...
Living Christmas Trees | A New Tradition
There are many trends sweeping across the country which allow us to do our part to help preserve and protect the environment. Solar panels on our rooftops, bees in our ...
Grass Is Greener | How to Grow a Lush Lawn
Although summer is over, your lawn may still be feeling the effects of children running through it, making homemade baseball diamonds, and skidding to a stop on swings. Not to ...
Unusual Blooms | Unique Spring Bulbs Take Their Cues from the Classics
If you like spring flowers, now is the perfect time to think about planting bulbs. When you envision spring, images of gardens full of brightly colored pink tulips, yellow daffodils, ...
New Growth | Gardening Trends for 2018
Gardening is an art form that has been around for centuries. Organizing a vast array of plants, trees and flowers into a dedicated garden is a delightful experience that is ...
By the Light of the Moon | Summertime Moon Gardens
There is a special sort of magic in the garden at twilight on summer evenings. As the fireflies come out to greet the evening air, the world seems to slow ...
Inspiration for Irrigation | Keeping Your Garden Green
Once the summer heat arrives, keeping your lawn green and your shrubs, flowers, and vegetables gardens from wilting can be a chore. Regular watering is vital for plant health, but ...
Dogwoods | Virginia’s Springtime Specialty
A single dogwood bloom was the design for the troop crest on my Junior Girl Scout vest, and I wore it with pride. I don’t remember why we chose that ...
