Planting a fruit tree is an investment that repays intself year after year. No, not monetarily, instead with the sweetest fruit you’ve ever tasted! Today, we’re highlighting some of our favorite cherry varieties you can grow right here in Virginia! Growing Your Own Cherries Growing cherry trees is easy, outside of keeping the birds from… Read More
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
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
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
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