Benefits of Fall Planting
Discover the Benefits of Fall Planting. As we head deeper into fall and the dark days of winter, many gardeners… Read More »Benefits of Fall Planting
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Shrub Selection for Central Virginia
Question: What are the best shrubs to select for Central Virginia? When and how should I plant them? These are… Read More »Shrub Selection for Central Virginia
Boxwood Blight is Here, and It’s Not Going Away
In 2018 boxwood blight became a serious issue for many neighborhoods in Albemarle County and our surrounding areas. This included… Read More »Boxwood Blight is Here, and It’s Not Going Away
Fall Garden Cleanup
Question: What should I do to clean up my garden in the fall? It is always good to plan ahead… Read More »Fall Garden Cleanup
Plant Identification Skills
Question: How do I identify plants in my neighborhood and on hikes? Where do I start? Good question! You don’t… Read More »Plant Identification Skills
Now is the Time to Tackle Tree of Heaven
Ailanthus altissima, or Tree of Heaven, is one of the most aggressive plant invaders in our area, ranked as “high”… Read More »Now is the Time to Tackle Tree of Heaven
The Importance of Milkweed to Monarchs
Question: Why is milkweed important to the monarch butterflies? What is the best milkweed to plant and when and how… Read More »The Importance of Milkweed to Monarchs
Our Healthy Virginia Lawns Program has re-opened for site visits…practicing COVID-19 precautions
The Healthy Virginia Lawns program is a partnership between the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Conservation and… Read More »Our Healthy Virginia Lawns Program has re-opened for site visits…practicing COVID-19 precautions
A Fall of Gardening Possibilities
Many people consider fall to be the season of slowing down on gardening activities and focusing on garden cleanup and… Read More »A Fall of Gardening Possibilities
Invasive Mahonia
Question: Is leatherleaf mahonia invasive? Yes! Because of its adaptability to many sites this evergreen shrub, also known as Beale’s… Read More »Invasive Mahonia