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12 Native Flowering Shrubs
Native flowering shrubs naturally occur all over our Mid Atlantic region and can tolerate all kinds of soil and light conditi... read more
Native Fall Container Designs
Planting native plants in container gardens will invite local pollinators, birds and beneficial insects to your patio, porch,... read more
5 Tips to Deter Deer from Your Garden
Over the last few decades, we have seen deer populations browsing and feeding off of home gardens increasing dramatically In ... read more
Our 8 Favorite Native Trees for Fall Foliage
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
Hydrangea Identification and Care Guide
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular landscape shrubs, offering large blooms during the spring and summer in a variety of c... read more
Louis’s Picks: Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
It’s the hottest time of year again, and any plants we have that are not well adapted to the heat may be needing some s... read more
Container Gardens for Pollinators: Caitlin’s Picks
Caitlin Akkerhuis at our Merrifield location on Gallows road regularly designs some beautiful container gardens with native p... read more
Pollinator Support: a Step-by-Step Guide
Why We Plant for Pollinators Plants depend on pollination to produce fruits, seeds and the next generation of plants Many of... read more
Planting for Butterflies: Caterpillar Host Plants
If you are thinking about starting a butterfly garden, knowing our native butterfly species and their caterpillar host plants... read more