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
As the state flower of both North Carolina and Virginia, dogwoods are a highly sought-after tree in our area. Dogwoods began their history prized more for their wood than for their beautiful blooms. In Europe, the thin stems of hardwood were used to make arrow shafts and daggers, while the Native Americans used the wood… 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
Azaleas (botanically Rhododendron) are the most popular flowering shrubs in this part of the country. Exposure Azaleas prefer cool, partially-shaded sites, such as the filtered shade of pine trees (when planted beneath hardwood trees, their shallower roots must compete for nutrients and water.) Althoughsome varieties tolerate sun better than others, all azaleas prefer an area… Read More
Roses are a beloved part of our gardens, offering a wide variety of styles and colors to suit and landscape or need. Here are some of the types of roses that thrive in Virginia, Maryland, or West Virginia and their uses. Climbing Roses Add grace and nostalgia to any garden. Perfect for draping over walls,… Read More
Everyone loves roses, and one of the most popular varieties around is the long-lasting Knockout Rose. Known for their consistent blooms throughout the summer, ease of care, and ability to thrive without the special attention required by other hybrid rose types, Knockout Roses are a favorite among gardeners. They’re cold-tolerant down to zone 5 and… Read More
Drift® roses are a stunning hybrid of full-size groundcover roses and miniatures, combining the best traits of both. From groundcover roses, they inherit exceptional toughness, impressive disease resistance, and winter hardiness. From miniature roses, they gain a manageable size and a prolific repeat-blooming habit. With their low, spreading growth, Drift roses are perfect for small… Read More
Rudbeckia, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is a standout summer perennial that’s perfect for gardens in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Here in Virginia, this hardy plant thrives in our warm summer climate, producing abundant daisy-like flowers in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and even deep reds and burnt umbers. Each flower is capped by… Read More
Sedum, or stonecrop, is a versatile group of flowering plants that do well in Virginia’s sunny, dry conditions. These hardy succulents have thick, moisture-retaining leaves, making them highly drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for hot, sunny spots, sedum brings color and texture to your garden, thriving even during the peak of summer heat. Types of Sedum… Read More
Echinacea, commonly known as the coneflower, is a native perennial to North America and has been a staple plant since the days of Native Americans. In recent years, coneflowers have seen a resurgence in many gardens throughout the Mid-Atlantic. While for a long time they were primarily found in a pale pink, cross-breeding and research… Read More