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Question: I am interested in alternatives to a traditional grass lawn.  Is overseeding with Dutch white clover a good option?… Read More »Using Dutch White Clover in Lawns

Question: I would like to propagate my favorite hosta, and am unsure about the timing and technique. What methods are… Read More »Propagating Hostas and Other Perennials by Division

Question: I was gifted a flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) from my family recently. It is 6 feet tall and… Read More »Best Practices for Tree Planting

Question: Some of my neighbors in Central Virginia have reported termite damage on their properties. How can I tell if… Read More »Identifying, Preventing and Treating Termite Infestations

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

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

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

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

Question: How can I eradicate my golden bamboo patch? By Camille Keely, Piedmont Master Gardener Intern Golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea),… Read More »Eradicating Bamboo

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