Native flowering shrubs naturally occur all over our Mid Atlantic region and can tolerate all kinds of soil and light conditi... read more

Planting native plants in container gardens will invite local pollinators, birds and beneficial insects to your patio, porch,... read more

Fall is one of the most attractive seasons for native trees in the Virginia area with so many different species that add colo... read more

There’s no better way to celebrate Arbor day than by adding a native tree to your landscape! This year, David Yost has ... read more

Fall is here, and now is the best time of year to plant trees This year, we are celebrating our native trees, which not only ... read more

Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant Specialist This post was originally published in September of 2017 Fall is my favorite sea... read more

With fall just around the corner, now is a great time to add some blooms and color to your garden for the change of seasons K... read more

Terry Hershberger, Merrifield Plant Specialist Throughout the growing season, we depend on bees, butterflies and other insect... read more

By Terry Hershberger, Merrifield Plant Specialist Every year from June 18-24, we celebrate the pollinators – birds, bees, ... read more