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
Growing and maintaining an organic vegetable garden is a great way to reduce your grocery bill while connecting with nature. Follow these suggestions to be a successful organic gardener: Have a Plan Select a site in your yard that gets at least six hours of direct sun. Prepare the soil by tilling in good composted… 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
Growing a healthy lawn organically can be a rewarding experience. Your lawn will be the envy of the neighborhood while you are protecting the environment. The following organic lawn care tips will help you succeed: Overseed A thick stand of grass helps to choke out un-wanted weeds in your lawn. Weeds rob moisture, nutrients and… Read More