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Question: Last year I tried a raised bed vegetable garden, but it didn’t produce any vegetables. What am I doing… Read More »Dos & Don’ts of Raised Bed Gardening

Question: There are several species of ticks in Virginia. Do I need to be concerned about all of them? How… Read More »Tick Tips!

Question: What are the best types of turf for Central Virginia, and how do I go about choosing one for… Read More »Best Turfgrass for Central Virginia

Question: What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes? Which kind should I plant? What planting guidelines should I… Read More »Determinate or Indeterminate Tomatoes?

Question: I’ve heard that we should all be planting more native plants in our yards. What are they and why… Read More »Should I Be Planting Natives?

Question: What disease affected my apple trees last year and what do I do about it? Diagnosing plant diseases can… Read More »Apple Tree Diseases

Question: A seed catalog labels Petunias as a half-hardy annual. How is that different from a tender annual and a… Read More »Selecting Annuals: Tender, Hardy, or Half-hardy

Question: How does one start seeds? What are the benefits of doing so? Learning about seed starting beforehand will make… Read More »Seed Starting & the Benefits

Question: What is meant by highbush and lowbush blueberries? Which blueberry varieties are recommended for this region? Thinking about planting… Read More »Highbush or Lowbush Blueberries

Question: The bulbs I planted last fall did not come up this spring and there are tunnels running under my… Read More »Moles, Voles, & Your Bulbs