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The Art of Pruning Shrubs
David Yost, Merrifield Plant Specialist Pruning is one of the best things you can do for your shrubs Well-pruned shrubs will ... read more
Don’t let your plants go into winter thirsty!
With the extremely dry fall we’ve had this year, we’re enjoying the rain that is coming our way this week and next But ev... read more
Simple Steps to Restore Your Lawn
David Yost, Merrifield Plant Specialist We spent the summer months combating hot, dry weather and annual weeds that left our ... read more
Treatment for Summer Grassy and Broadleaf Weeds
David Yost, Merrifield Plant Specialist In our area, our lawns are the happiest when the temperature is between 50 and 75 deg... read more
It’s Time to Plant Broccoli, Cabbage and Beets!
Peg Bier, Merrifield Plant Specialist Planting fall vegetables makes me nostalgic for my childhood when I’d run around grow... read more
Creating a Garden-Fresh Arrangement
Peg Bier, Merrifield Plant Specialist The windowsill in my kitchen was always adorned with a love bouquet—a gathering of fl... read more
Watermelon Salad for National Watermelon Day
We’re celebrating with this fresh-from-the-garden watermelon tomato salad! It’s one of our favorites and is fresh all sum... read more
Three Tips to Attract Pollinators to your Garden
Larry Shapira, Merrifield Plant Specialist & Professor Emeritus NVCC Gardening connects us to nature and gives us an oppo... read more
Summer Bulbs Are An Overlooked Gem
Without a doubt, spring bulbs are the most popular type of bulbs Their breathtaking flowers delight us with their beauty and ... read more