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What does Part Sun mean? How much sun is full sun?

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareApril 20, 202567Views 0Likes 0Comments

A guide to understanding sunlight and plant tags! Reading a plant tag can be overwhelming even for many experienced gardeners… especially when it comes to light requirements. Full sun, part sun, part shade, full shade… how do we make sense of it all? The time of day also plays a factor – morning sun…

Winter Burn: Enjoy the Natural Beauty!

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareFebruary 22, 2025282Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arborvitae with winter burn As we emerge from hibernation with spring just around the corner, many of us might notice some changes in our beloved plants, especially evergreens. You might see their leaves looking a bit bronzy or even brown. This phenomenon, often referred to as winter “burn,” is quite common and can be particularly noticeable…

Fall 2024 – Dry & Warm

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant CareNovember 2, 2024369Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s been a warm, dry fall… water, water, water. Normally by now you have been able to cut back on watering. Not the case this year. As I type this, I believe we have gone 31 days without a drop of rain here in Lynchburg. Here’s a few notes on the impact of a warm…

Watering 101

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Houseplants Guide, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJune 25, 20248KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Watering 101 “How often do I water my plant?” is undoubtedly the most frequently asked question about plants and also one of the hardest questions to answer! Here’s the simple answer: Water when the plant gets dry. 9 out of 10 times when we see a watering problem it is due to overwatering - for…

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Spotted Lanternfly: What to Expect?

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, Landscaping, Plant CareMay 31, 202410KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Spotted Lanternflies (SLF’s), originally from China, first appeared in Pennsylvania and are now being found all over Central Virginia. There are still many unknowns so the extent of the damage they may cause. The primary concern at this time is grapes and fruit trees. SLF’s are being found on many ornamental trees also. It remains…

Deer Oh Deer – The Solution

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenApril 29, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

We hear so much about problems people have with deer. The last few years, deer have started eating plants they’ve never touched before... It’s not uncommon to hear of 10-15 deer roaming through neighborhoods in the central Virginia area. Deer often take the blame for damage done by other animals such as rabbits, squirrels, and…

Spring 2024 is here!

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Vegetable GardenApril 1, 20249KViews 0Likes 0Comments

SPRING THOUGHTS By: Gary Garner Sr. Spring is now here. If you are an avid gardener, then you are ready to get outside and start digging and planting. Doesn’t it feel good to get your hands dirty? Many of us have taken advantage of the early warm days to deal with some of our…

Selecting and Planting Fruit Trees

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, LandscapingFebruary 23, 202422KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This information will be applicable to most if not all fruiting trees. If you want information on a particular type of fruit let us know and we will be happy to provide more info. While the information should be appropriate for most fruit trees, this article will use apple trees for examples. Root importance, fruiting…

Plant Hardiness Zones Updated by USDA

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJanuary 22, 20244KViews 0Likes 0Comments

USDA Hardness Zone Updates In November 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone map! Central Virginia remains firmly in zone 7 Much of the area shifted to the slightly warmer zone 7b (5° to 10° F) Small pockets remain in…

October Do’s & Don’ts

Gardens & Yards, LandscapingSeptember 30, 202316KViews 0Likes 0Comments

One of the big fall considerations is what should be done to or with our lawns. The last few weeks we have had plentiful rainfall and pleasant temperatures. Most lawns look good, especially for the time of year. With all the rain grass has been growing most of the summer. Lawns have had to…