Simple Squirrel Repellent Tricks for Your Garden

Squirrels in the garden

A couple of weeks ago, I did a blog on repelling mosquitoes. I had a customer come in and say her biggest problem was not mosquitoes—it was squirrels. So here’s how to live with them. First, Some Interesting Squirrel Facts The word “squirrel” comes from the Anglo-Norman esquirel, meaning “shadow-tailed,” with roots in Greek skiouros. … Read more

How to Maintain a Vegetable Garden in Virginia

Take some time to enjoy your vegetable gardens and learn these fun facts about food

I’ve Got All My Veggies Planted, Now What? After all the hard work of getting my veggies into the ground, it’s tempting to kick back and relax. But the job isn’t over yet! There’s still plenty to do to ensure my garden thrives. Here’s what I’ll be focusing on next: Keep Up with Weeding Right … Read more

Why Caladiums Are the Perfect Shade Plant

Caladiums

I have a raised bed at the front of my yard, just under a large maple tree. I used to grow impatiens there. They did great in the shade; however, they are thirsty little plants. By mid-summer, I was having to water every single solitary day—and if it was a little on the hot and … Read more

Prayer Plant Care Tips

A fresh prayer plant in a household setting

In order to support FEBRUARY IS HOUSEPLANT MONTH, I decided to step out of my comfort zone with my weekly blog and highlight a very popular tropical plant—the Prayer Plant. The Prayer plant is a member of the Marantaceae family, which also includes the beautifully colored and patterned leaves of the Calathea. A ground cover … Read more

Caring for Potted Evergreens in Winter

How to care for your potted evergreens

Winter is officially here. For the past month, I have been fielding questions about potted evergreens in outdoor containers. People are asking about the care of their plants through the cold, winter months. Also, some people, more recently, are asking about using a potted evergreen for use as Christmas décor, which is a wonderful trend. … Read more

Bird Feeding Through the Winter Months

Feeding birds in the winter by hand

This time of year, I watch the birds. I also feed them. Because there aren’t many insects available over the winter, most birds that winter here are seed eaters. Some seeds are better than others, however. Seeds and nuts with a higher fat content are best for winter feeding—black oil sunflower seeds and even peanuts. … Read more

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