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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…

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…

Poinsettias are a Holiday Hallmark

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 20, 202312KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Holiday Hallmark What’s left to discover about Poinsettias? Well, for starters, Poinsettias are not poisonous, are available in colors besides red, and the finest are found in garden centers. Ironic, perhaps, that a plant with legendary, child-centered origins is often seen as one dangerous to children. According to the Poisondex TM Information Service, a…

Colorful Containers

Flower Decor, Gardens & YardsJuly 2, 20239KViews 0Likes 0Comments

It's officially summer and July has brought warm sunny days with it. So far, we have had a cool and somewhat dry spring and early summer. The last few days and the weather forecast indicate that might be going to change. We have had plenty of rain recently and…

Summer Maintenance of Hanging Baskets & Containers

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareMay 28, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Summer is right around the corner; the days are getting longer and warmer and rain is sporadic to say the least. Most of our summer rain comes from summer storms. Some are very heavy and drop a lot of water in a short period of time, others make a lot of noise with very…

Preparing Perennials for Winter

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant CareOctober 31, 20227KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By now most of your perennials are beginning to start to wind down or preparing for a period of winter dormancy. There are some things that you can do to help them come back next spring looking great. A little work during the final days of autumn will prepare for healthy perennial beds next…

Planting and Caring for Pansies

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Plant CareAugust 22, 20225KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Pansies grown in Central Virginia are a cool season annual. Pansies can be planted in the fall from late August until approximately Thanksgiving, and in spring starting in late February. Planted either time they should bloom until late May or early June. Pansies are equally easy to grow in the ground and in pots. Growing…

Surviving Summer Heat

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJuly 6, 20226KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Surviving Summer Heat By: Gary Garner Sr. Summer is officially here. If the summer is anything like the beginning, it is going to be extremely warm if not hot. So far, the number of 90-degree days is unusually high. The question now is how, when and how much do we water what we have…

Transitioning From Spring to Summer

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenMay 24, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Transitioning from Spring to Summer By: Gary Garner Sr. Last weekend we were knocking at the door of record highs in the low to mid 90’s. As I write this it is supposed to be in the 60’s the next few days and back to the…

Can potting soil be reused?

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareApril 29, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Can potting soil be reused? Potting soil can be reused but there are a few things to keep in mind! In a perfect world we would replace potting soil every year. More realistically, potting soil should be replaced every two to three years. First, potting soil compacts over time. Watering, root growth, and settling…