Enriching Lives Through Therapeutic Horticulture
All of us who work in the garden appreciate how it can enhance our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With… Read More »Enriching Lives Through Therapeutic Horticulture
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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
The Ubiquitous Callery Pear
Don’t be fooled by this attractive blooming tree.
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
Is it the Dead of Winter in Your Garden? Hardly
The shortening days of fall signaled to our plants that it was quitting time for the food-making machinery in their… Read More »Is it the Dead of Winter in Your Garden? Hardly
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
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
The Spotted Lanternfly Is Here. What Should We Do?
(Published August 2024; updated June 2025.) The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect from Asia, started working its way toward the… Read More »The Spotted Lanternfly Is Here. What Should We Do?