Loss of Tree Canopy Is a Hot Issue for Our Community
We all know the relief we feel when we walk from, say, a hot parking lot into a leafy landscape.… Read More »Loss of Tree Canopy Is a Hot Issue for Our Community
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Searching for Spring Ephemerals
Question: When and where do I go to find spring ephemerals and can I grow them in my garden? Here… Read More »Searching for Spring Ephemerals
Buttonbush: 2022 Virginia Wildflower of the Year
Question: What kind of flowering shrub would you recommend for a sunny, low lying wet area bordering my yard? A… Read More »Buttonbush: 2022 Virginia Wildflower of the Year
Controlling Tree-of-Heaven
Question: A friend told me that the Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) in my yard is an invasive species and said I… Read More »Controlling Tree-of-Heaven
A Growing Controversy: Should We Stop Using Peat?
This year’s World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2, highlights the significance of taking action to “ensure the conservation and… Read More »A Growing Controversy: Should We Stop Using Peat?
When it Comes to Snow and Ice Melt, how can I make a smart choice?
With winter in full swing, Virginians are thinking about choosing a deicer to purchase for that next winter storm to… Read More »When it Comes to Snow and Ice Melt, how can I make a smart choice?
Houseplants With Brown Leaf Tips
Q: What causes some of my houseplants to develop ‘brown leaf tips’? How do I go about diagnosing the problem?… Read More »Houseplants With Brown Leaf Tips
Growing Blackberries & Raspberries
Question: I would like to plant some blackberry and raspberry bushes on my property. Can I plant them together in… Read More »Growing Blackberries & Raspberries
New Year’s Resolution for Gardeners
It’s that time again when we are looking forward to the new year and making our annual resolutions. It is… Read More »New Year’s Resolution for Gardeners
Recycling Christmas Trees
Question: How do I recycle Christmas trees and other holiday greens? What other types of recycling should I be thinking… Read More »Recycling Christmas Trees