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
American boxwood? English boxwood? Japanese boxwood? What’s the difference?! With so many varieties available, choosing the right boxwood can feel overwhelming. Today we break down the differences and share 14 of our favorite varieties that thrive here in the Mid-Atlantic. American boxwoods are cold tolerant, with leaves that are rather long ovals with more pointed… Read More
Barberry is an unsung hero of many gardens here in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland! Not only do they provide foliage colors from a variety of different spectrums, but they are also deer and pest-resistant. As it shares the shape of other hedge favorites such as boxwood or compacta holly, barberry offers a variety of… Read More
A fruit tree, once planted, becomes a lasting source of homegrown goodness. Enjoy the sweet reward of growing your own plums right here in Virginia. Here is one of our favorite varieties to consider. Growing Your Own Plums Plums are a popular fruit for cooking, jam-making, bottling, and canning. The sweeter varieties are among the… Read More
A fruit tree in your landscape is an investment that will pay dividends for years to come. Once you allow a fruit tree to become established, it will provide a bountiful harvest of your favorite fruits that are fresher and so much sweeter than anything you can find in your local supermarket. Today we’re sharing… Read More
A fruit tree, once planted, becomes a lasting source of homegrown goodness. Enjoy the sweet reward of a bountiful harvest, far surpassing store-bought produce. Read on for some of our favorite peach varieties to grow in Virginia. Growing Your Own Peaches Peaches are considered the “queen” of the fruits and second only to apples in… Read More
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
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
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