Benefits of Green Roofs
Question: I am building a new home and am interested in having a “green roof.” What are the main benefits… Read More »Benefits of Green Roofs
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Pruning Hydrangeas
Question: I have several types of hydrangeas and I am confused about when to prune them. One year I pruned… Read More »Pruning Hydrangeas
Value Your Food! Food Saving Tips for Reducing Food Waste
As Extension Master Gardeners, we help educate our local communities about the benefits of growing our own tasty, nutritious vegetables,… Read More »Value Your Food! Food Saving Tips for Reducing Food Waste
Sustainable Landscape at Home
Question: I’m building a new home and want to incorporate sustainable landscaping in my yard. What factors should I consider… Read More »Sustainable Landscape at Home
Removal of Wild Honeysuckle
Question: We have wild honeysuckle everywhere, especially along our creek. It smells so lovely, but it is growing up into… Read More »Removal of Wild Honeysuckle
Wise Watering in Dry Times
We gardeners don’t need a weatherman to know it’s been an abnormally dry year in the Charlottesville area. Federal weather… Read More »Wise Watering in Dry Times
Protection from Spotted Lanternfly
Question: In January 2018, a new invasive pest, the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), was first seen in Northern Virginia. Is this… Read More »Protection from Spotted Lanternfly
Creating Welcoming Habitats
Question: How can I upgrade my garden to provide a welcoming habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, while keeping some… Read More »Creating Welcoming Habitats
PMG’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program Earns Applause
The Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Therapeutic Horticulture team won a recent shout-out from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging, which praised… Read More »PMG’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program Earns Applause
Starting a Native Wildflower Meadow
Question: How do I start a wildflower meadow? What native plants can I use? There is growing interest in the… Read More »Starting a Native Wildflower Meadow