A fruit tree in your landscape is a gift that keeps on giving. Once established, it will provide a bountiful harvest of fresh, sweet fruits – far superior to store-bought options. This guide highlights some of the diverse apple varieties you can grow right here in Virginia! Growing Your Own Apples Growing apple trees in… 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
Turfgrass may be the go-to groundcover for most American yards, but it doesn’t always do well everywhere. On steep slopes, it’s a challenge to mow. In narrow, hard-to-reach spots, it’s often impractical to maintain. Around shallow-rooted trees, grass struggles to compete for nutrients, and in deep shade, it can barely survive. That’s where alternative groundcovers… 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
Summer phlox, also known as garden phlox, is a flowering perennial native to the eastern United States, including the Mid-Atlantic region. An upright grower, summer phlox can reach heights of two to four feet, depending on the variety, with a spread of one to three feet. These plants are beloved 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