Many people love hanging baskets. They love hanging them on the porch, patio, in their gardens, around their pool. There are hundreds of varieties of hanging baskets, so there is a basket for any location. Since mid-April, we have sold thousands of hanging baskets. Blooming hanging baskets are a staple for adding color. Although they … Read more
Maintaining a pH level within the optimal range is crucial for your plants’ health and vigor. The soil pH value measures the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Soil pH affects nutrient availability. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with a neutral value of 7. Any numbers below 7 indicate acidity, while numbers … Read more
July is officially here and can be a hot and dry month. Be prepared to give your plants a little more attention. Hot weather has adverse effects on plants. July can be one of the hottest and driest months of the year. Our plants need water. Be water-wise. Hand watering is the best. The best … Read more
Here we are in the third week of June. The first two weeks of June I highlighted sun loving perennials, Blunt Mountain Mint and Asclepsia. This week, it’s time to go into shade and pick a perennial that loves a woodland setting. So, I decided to highlight Heuchera, commonly known as Coral Bells. I chose … Read more
MY CHOICE OF PERENNIAL FOR THIS WEEK IS ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA, OR MILKWEED I love the month of June for so many reasons. On a personal level, we have Father’s Day and my birthday. However, I love June for what it offers in terms of numerous beautiful perennials. The one at the top of my list … Read more
June is National Perennial Month Perennials are at their height of glory right now, with beautiful new growth and blooms. I plan to highlight different perennials each week throughout June. With that said, my first perennial highlight is going to be the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year, Pycnanthemum muticum, or better known as Blunt Mountain … Read more
5 EASY CARE FLOWERS FOR COLOR ALL SUMMER LONG Yes, June has arrived. Summer will officially be here in a couple of weeks. So, the big question concerns planting. Yes, we can still be planting. We got some good soaking rain the middle of May which was much needed. Our soil temperature is now at … Read more
HOW TO SELECT POTS FOR CONTAINER GARDENING It’s May, and many people want to plant container gardens to use on their walkways, patios, balconies, or around the pool. We pride ourselves on carrying an extensive selection of many styles and makes of containers. My favorites are the colorful glazed containers. These glazed containers come in … Read more
WHAT’S THE BEST STRATEGY FOR TREATMENT This blog topic is being prompted by a number of customers over the past couple of weeks coming into the garden center with samples and asking what it is on their crape myrtles. Crape Myrtle Bark Scale is a problem that is becoming more prevalent in Virginia and throughout … Read more
Here we are in mid-January, facing some of the coldest days on record here in Richmond, VA. It’s tempting to stay inside where it’s warm and plan your garden for the coming year. One popular and rewarding trend is growing your own small fruits like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and more. Growing your own fruit means … Read more
