Choosing The Right Rain Gauge
Question: How do I choose the right rain gauge so I know when my garden and landscape need water? Climate… Read More »Choosing The Right Rain Gauge
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Choosing a Rain Gauge to Monitor Irrigation Needs
Climate change is bringing us periods of drought and periods of more excessive rainfalls as well as higher temperatures. Heat… Read More »Choosing a Rain Gauge to Monitor Irrigation Needs
Keep It Covered: The Best Organic Mulches for Your Vegetable Garden
Do weeds tend to take over in your vegetable garden? You’re not alone. More time is spent on trying to… Read More »Keep It Covered: The Best Organic Mulches for Your Vegetable Garden
Identifying Moles and Voles
Question: How do I tell moles from voles and determine which of these pests is damaging my lawn or garden?… Read More »Identifying Moles and Voles
Straw vs. Hay as Mulch
Question: I need to mulch my vegetable garden. What is the difference between straw and hay? This is a frequently… Read More »Straw vs. Hay as Mulch
Four Ways to Support Your Tomato Plants
Without support, tomatoes grow as vines snaking along the ground. They’ll grow just fine, but leaves and fruit will touch… Read More »Four Ways to Support Your Tomato Plants
Timing of Pruning Oak Trees
Question: I’ve heard that pruning oaks in spring and summer is not recommended. Why? Pruning oak trees during the growing… Read More »Timing of Pruning Oak Trees
April is National Native Plant Month – Plant Choice Matters!
During Native Plant Month in April, folks in Virginia and across the nation can celebrate by planting native trees, shrubs,… Read More »April is National Native Plant Month – Plant Choice Matters!
No Mow April—Cut Lawns Less, Help Pollinators More
It’s that time of year when lawnmowers come out of hibernation. But in a growing number of communities, the mowers… Read More »No Mow April—Cut Lawns Less, Help Pollinators More
Attractive Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff
According to Virginia Cooperative Extension, a typical homesite with about 2,300 square feet of roof and pavement will send more… Read More »Attractive Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff