With winter in full swing, Virginians are thinking about choosing a deicer to purchase for that next winter storm to… Read More »When it Comes to Snow and Ice Melt, how can I make a smart choice?
Q: What causes some of my houseplants to develop ‘brown leaf tips’? How do I go about diagnosing the problem?… Read More »Houseplants With Brown Leaf Tips
Question: I would like to plant some blackberry and raspberry bushes on my property. Can I plant them together in… Read More »Growing Blackberries & Raspberries
It’s that time again when we are looking forward to the new year and making our annual resolutions. It is… Read More »New Year’s Resolution for Gardeners
Question: How do I recycle Christmas trees and other holiday greens? What other types of recycling should I be thinking… Read More »Recycling Christmas Trees
Blooming plants are often given as holiday gifts. Thanks to Bloomakers from Waynesboro, who donated amaryllis bulb “seconds,” to the… Read More »A Favorite Festive Flower
Healthy soil is essential to a healthy garden. But what does soil health really mean, and how can we improve… Read More »Take a Pledge 4 the Soil
My asparagus plants were planted five years ago, but the spears grow only to the size of a pencil. It’s… Read More »Understanding Male Hybrid Asparagus Plants
Question: I would like to propagate some of my Knock Out patented roses to share with friends. Is this legal,… Read More »Plant Patents on Knock Out Roses
These days home gardeners are increasingly turning to more eco-friendly practices. Designed to benefit the environment, conservation landscaping is becoming… Read More »The Trend Toward Conservation Landscaping