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Question: How do I start a wildflower meadow? What native plants can I use? There is growing interest in the… Read More »Starting a Native Wildflower Meadow

Question: What are some recommended plants to grow for a cutting garden in Central Virginia? I’d like plants that also… Read More »Creating Cut Flower Gardens

Question: For my new home, what are some stormwater management practices to protect my yard and for water conservation so… Read More »Best Management Practices for Stormwater Runoff

Question: Last year I tried a raised bed vegetable garden, but it didn’t produce any vegetables. What am I doing… Read More »Dos & Don’ts of Raised Bed Gardening

Question: There are several species of ticks in Virginia. Do I need to be concerned about all of them? How… Read More »Tick Tips!

Question: What are the best types of turf for Central Virginia, and how do I go about choosing one for… Read More »Best Turfgrass for Central Virginia

Question: What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes? Which kind should I plant? What planting guidelines should I… Read More »Determinate or Indeterminate Tomatoes?

Question: I’ve heard that we should all be planting more native plants in our yards. What are they and why… Read More »Should I Be Planting Natives?

Question: What disease affected my apple trees last year and what do I do about it? Diagnosing plant diseases can… Read More »Apple Tree Diseases

Question: A seed catalog labels Petunias as a half-hardy annual. How is that different from a tender annual and a… Read More »Selecting Annuals: Tender, Hardy, or Half-hardy