As the Virginia summer fades, so do its blooms. It’s a perfect time to incorporate plants for fall color. Here are a few of our favorite fall plants that thrive in our region’s climate: Asters When the blooms of many summer perennials are fading, the fall-blooming perennial aster is at its best. Perennial aster can… Read More
What is Deadheading? Love your garden but tired of fleeting blooms? Deadheading is a simple yet powerful technique that can extend the flowering season of your favorite plants. This idea is a simple one and fairly familiar: by trimming off the faded flowers, many perennials and annuals can be coaxed into producing more buds and… Read More
There’s nothing more beautiful than a patch of bee balm blooming in a summer garden, with various birds, bees, and butterflies dancing around its numerous flower heads. With a little care and patience, bee balm can become a yearly staple in anyone’s perennial garden. About Bee Balm Named for Nicholas Monardes, a Spanish botanist who… Read More
Gone are the days when Hydrangeas were merely reliable background players in the garden. Then in 2003, a Midwestern plant breeder introduced Endless Summer, transforming them from summer stalwarts into botanical superstars. This game-changing variety offers spectacular blue-to-pink blooms that persist for an astounding six months in mild climates, thriving everywhere from Minneapolis to Houston…. Read More
Love spring-blooming azaleas? Meet their show-stopping relatives: Encore Azaleas. These extraordinary plants deliver waves of vibrant blooms from spring through fall. The performance begins with a spectacular spring show, followed by summer growth that sets new buds, leading to a second stunning display. As other plants wind down, Encore Azaleas continue their color show well… Read More
Chiefly known for their colorful, long-lasting summer blooms, crape myrtles offer incredible versatility in the landscape. From large, multi-stemmed shrubs to small trees and dwarf varieties, there’s a crape myrtle to suit every need. And with a range of flower colors from deep purple to bright white, they provide a stunning visual display. To ensure… Read More
Perennials are a low-maintenance way to add lasting beauty to your garden. With careful planning, you can enjoy a succession of blooms throughout the growing season. To begin, choose a few perennials from the list below. These are mid to late-spring bloomers that will provide color throughout May, June, and July. May Blooming Perennials For… Read More
Perennials are a fantastic addition to any garden. Not only do they bloom year after year from one single planting, but with the right choices and a bit of gardening know-how, you can plant perennials that bloom all throughout the season, giving you consistent color each year without having to supplement with annual plantings. To… Read More
Summer phlox, or garden phlox, is a flowering perennial native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. An upright grower, summer phlox can grow from two to four feet tall depending on the variety with a spread of one to three feet. Summer phlox is most popular with gardeners for their large, dome-shaped clusters… Read More
What could be more enjoyable than relaxing in your favorite lawn chair or hammock, your sunglasses on, and a cool beverage in hand, staring at an enchanting array of colorful butterflies milling around their favorite plant? What could possibly be an easier way to accomplish this vision than by planting a simple butterfly bush? About… Read More