Praying Mantids: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
By Fern Campbell Most people are able to identify praying mantids in our landscapes and think of them as a… Read More »Praying Mantids: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
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Choosing the Right Ice Melt Product
Even in mild winters, homeowners need to be prepared for some icy weather. There are a number of ice melt… Read More »Choosing the Right Ice Melt Product
New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Reflects Warmer Conditions
The USDA released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) in mid-November, 2023, updated from the 2012 map. The big… Read More »New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Reflects Warmer Conditions
Selecting Trees That Can Stand Up to a Changing Climate
Fall is upon us, bringing with it the ideal time to add trees to our landscapes. In addition to providing… Read More »Selecting Trees That Can Stand Up to a Changing Climate
Choosing a Rain Gauge to Monitor Irrigation Needs
Climate change is bringing us periods of drought and periods of more excessive rainfalls as well as higher temperatures. Heat… Read More »Choosing a Rain Gauge to Monitor Irrigation Needs
Keep It Covered: The Best Organic Mulches for Your Vegetable Garden
Do weeds tend to take over in your vegetable garden? You’re not alone. More time is spent on trying to… Read More »Keep It Covered: The Best Organic Mulches for Your Vegetable Garden
Four Ways to Support Your Tomato Plants
Without support, tomatoes grow as vines snaking along the ground. They’ll grow just fine, but leaves and fruit will touch… Read More »Four Ways to Support Your Tomato Plants
April is National Native Plant Month – Plant Choice Matters!
During Native Plant Month in April, folks in Virginia and across the nation can celebrate by planting native trees, shrubs,… Read More »April is National Native Plant Month – Plant Choice Matters!
No Mow April—Cut Lawns Less, Help Pollinators More
It’s that time of year when lawnmowers come out of hibernation. But in a growing number of communities, the mowers… Read More »No Mow April—Cut Lawns Less, Help Pollinators More
Attractive Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff
According to Virginia Cooperative Extension, a typical homesite with about 2,300 square feet of roof and pavement will send more… Read More »Attractive Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff