Controlling Groundhogs in the Garden
Question: Groundhogs have taken over my vegetable garden and eaten some crops almost entirely. How do I get rid of… Read More »Controlling Groundhogs in the Garden
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Red Imported Fire Ants in Virginia
Question: Red imported fire ants (RIFA) have been reported in southeastern Virginia and some Virginia cities and counties have been… Read More »Red Imported Fire Ants in Virginia
Planning a Vegetable Garden Irrigation System
Q: I am planning to install a raised bed vegetable garden irrigation system. What are some things I should be… Read More »Planning a Vegetable Garden Irrigation System
Protecting and Preserving Topsoil During New Home Construction
Question: I’ve contracted to have a new home built and groundbreaking starts soon. What measures should be taken prior to… Read More »Protecting and Preserving Topsoil During New Home Construction
Leave the Leaves; They’re a Gift for Your Garden
By Fern Campbell Piedmont Master Gardener Fallen leaves are a gift from Mother Nature to our yards and gardens. In… Read More »Leave the Leaves; They’re a Gift for Your Garden
Eradicating Bamboo
Question: How can I eradicate my golden bamboo patch? By Camille Keely, Piedmont Master Gardener Intern Golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea),… Read More »Eradicating Bamboo
Growing Grass in the Shade
By Bev Tavener, Piedmont Master Gardener Intern Question: My lawn area is generally pretty lush, but under my big oak,… Read More »Growing Grass in the Shade
Avoiding Neonicotinoids in Caring for Roses
By Carla Throckmorton, Piedmont Master Gardener Intern Question: I have been told to avoid the use of “neonicotinoids”. How can… Read More »Avoiding Neonicotinoids in Caring for Roses
Combating Invasive Species
In early March, the Virginia Cooperative Extension announced a state-wide, year-long initiative focused on tackling invasive species. As the Virginia… Read More »Combating Invasive Species