Strengthen the Soil Food Web
The recent World Soil Day, observed each year on December 5, provided an opportunity to appreciate healthy soil and the… Read More »Strengthen the Soil Food Web
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Home Garden Insect Identification
Question: What do I need to know to identify insects in my garden? Learning to identify and manage insect populations… Read More »Home Garden Insect Identification
Building a Backyard Habitat
Question: How do I build a backyard habitat? Congratulations on wanting to build a backyard habitat! You can transform just… Read More »Building a Backyard Habitat
National Recycling Day
National Recycling Day, now known as America Recycles Day, started on November 15, 1997 as a part of the Keep… Read More »National Recycling Day
The How & When of Pruning Trees
Question: Should I prune trees in my yard? How and when? You are right to think about pruning before you… Read More »The How & When of Pruning Trees
Leave the Leaves!
Fallen leaves are a gift from Mother Nature and serve as a garden resource. Trees in general have many benefits… Read More »Leave the Leaves!
The How & When of Pruning Shrubs
Question: Should I prune shrubs in my yard? How and when? Thanks for your question! It’s important to think about… Read More »The How & When of Pruning Shrubs
Benefits of Fall Planting
Discover the Benefits of Fall Planting. As we head deeper into fall and the dark days of winter, many gardeners… Read More »Benefits of Fall Planting
Shrub Selection for Central Virginia
Question: What are the best shrubs to select for Central Virginia? When and how should I plant them? These are… Read More »Shrub Selection for Central Virginia
Boxwood Blight is Here, and It’s Not Going Away
In 2018 boxwood blight became a serious issue for many neighborhoods in Albemarle County and our surrounding areas. This included… Read More »Boxwood Blight is Here, and It’s Not Going Away