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Fall 2024 – Dry & Warm

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant CareNovember 2, 2024165Views 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…

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…

Plant Hardiness Zones Updated by USDA

Gardens & Yards, Home Orchard, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJanuary 22, 20243KViews 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…

Spring 2023 has Sprung!

Gardens & Yards, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenMarch 30, 20239KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Spring has Sprung! By: Gary Garner Sr It’s now spring. By the calendar and by signs from Mother Nature. Mother Nature sent her spring signs early this year. Many spring blooming trees and shrubs have already bloomed or are now in bloom. Winter dormant perennials are beginning…

Spring Crazy!

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenFebruary 19, 20234KViews 0Likes 0Comments

SPRING CRAZY By: Gary Garner Sr. Gardner’s mostly are simple, positive, happy people. We generally try to make the world a better place. Yet, all too many times, in our eagerness to do so we fall a little on the crazy side. I will likely be taken to task for that remark. Think…

Is snow good or bad for lawns and landscapes?

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn CareJanuary 2, 20238KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner III In general snow is beneficial for lawns and landscapes! Most people either love or hate snowy weather. I personally hope for a white Christmas and one or two “good” snowfalls! I define good as 6 inches or more (preferably more) of snow! Don’t send an icy wintery mixed mess my…

Fall Landscape Maintenance

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn CareAugust 28, 202216KViews 0Likes 0Comments

FALL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE The days are still warm, lawns are green, but if you look closely the signs of fall are beginning to show. Even with all the rain we are enjoying grass is not growing quite as fast and while still green it doesn’t have that summer shine. The leaves on some…

Reflections on 2021 – Excitement for 2022

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJanuary 3, 202219KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Reflections on 2021 – Excitement for 2022 Happy New Year! We hope you and your family have a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2022! Coming into 2021 we had no idea what to expect but as we look back we can honestly say it was amazing ride that far exceeded our expectations. For that we say…

Time Saving Yard Tips

Gardens & Yards, Lawn CareOctober 4, 20217KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner Sr. I recently was trying to think of some tips that might save you time, labor and maybe a little money on your lawn care. The “Lazy Man” is always trying to find a quick, easy and cheaper way to care for his lawn Obviously, the easiest way is to hire someone to…

Dark green grass with fall leaves scattered

Fall Lawn Seeding

Gardens & Yards, Lawn CareSeptember 20, 20219KViews 0Likes 0Comments

FALL LAWN SEEDING - By: Gary Garner Sr. I have always been a strong advocate of early lawn seeding in the fall. If the weather has begun to cool and we receive a reasonable amount of rain I like to start fall seeding soon after mid-August. Many years you can seed up…