Rows of ornamental cabbage with butterflies

The Virginia Gardener’s Guide to Ornamental Cabbage and Kale

Looking to add something unique to your fall garden? Consider the vibrant selections of ornamental cabbages and kales! These eye-catching plants bring vivid colors to your landscape from fall through early winter, with striking greens, purples, pinks, and whites that complement other seasonal favorites like chrysanthemums and pansies. Where to Plant Ornamental Cabbage and Kale… Read More

Orange and white chrysanthemums in bloom

How to Grow & Care for Fall Mums

Chrysanthemums are a wonderful fall option for beautiful garden color year after year! Mums have been grown for their beautiful fall flowers for centuries (recorded as early as 500 B.C.) The flowers come in many beautiful colors and bloom from early September until late fall. Mums will grow well in almost any soil although they… Read More

Checklist of Fall Lawn Care Tips in Virginia

Take advantage of crisp fall weather to fertilize, control weeds, and improve the health and appearance of your lawn. Follow these care tips our checklist provides to ensure that your lawn performs at its peak for seasons to come. Lawn Renovation and Preparation When fall rolls around, it’s important that your yard is already ready… Read More

When To Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs & Other Common Questions

Fall is the season to think of spring-flowering bulbs—colorful tulips, cheerful daffodils, fragrant hyacinths. To help make your spring garden as trouble-free as possible, we answered some of the most commonly asked questions here. For a list of recommended spring-blooming bulbs, visit Types of Spring-Blooming Bulbs in our information archive. When to plant bulbs for spring… Read More