The Magic of Moths
Moths are the unsung heroes of pollination
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Wilts and root rots in the vegetable garden
Keep your vegetables safe from soil-borne pathogens
Spiders in the Garden
The gardener’s friend
How Flowering Plants Attract Pollinators
The co-evolution of flowering plants and pollinators is a fascinating story.
Drip Irrigation Systems for Home Gardens
These systems are no longer just for commercial nurseries and farms
Plant Propagation: Creating New Plants by Layering
When you don’t have the time or inclination to start new plants from cuttings or divisions, try the lazy approach and simply layer them.
Are Mother Trees Real?
Recent research appears to demonstrate that rather than a purely survival of the fittest arrangement, trees communicate and share resources with each other through fungal (mycorrhizal) networks.
Soil Compaction
And what you can do about it
Native Forest Plants for All Seasons
Fascinating plants to look out for in Virginia woodlands over the colder months
Black Walnut Trees
A black walnut tree is an attractive addition to the landscape, but use caution in selecting an appropriate location, due to their toxicity to other plants and animals.