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Summer Container Garden Inspiration
Container gardens are a great way to add color to any size garden, since they pack a powerful punch of vibrant blooms and fol... read more
Creative Uses for Crape Myrtles in Your Landscape
By Paul McLane and Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant Specialists The crape myrtle is one of the most iconic trees of the sout... read more
Our Favorite Summer Flowering Shrubs
Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant Specialist It’s midsummer and if you are like most people, when you think of blooming tr... read more
Basics of Growing Summer Berries
By Paul McLane, Merrifield Plant Specialist It’s summertime and here at Merrifield Garden Center we’re excited about all... read more
Easy-to-Make Mosquito Trap Water Gardens
by Peg Bier, Merrifield Plant Specialist Tis the season for the mosquito! They are both annoying and transmit diseases, so w... read more
Basil and Mint Infused Lemonade
By Lyndsey Bridgers, Marketing Director The summer sun has us daydreaming of ice cold drinks and relaxing in the shade with ... read more
Watermelon Cucumber Gin Cocktail
By Lyndsey Bridgers, Marketing Director There is nothing as delicious as perfectly sweet, chilled watermelon on a hot summer... read more
Planting Native to Support Butterflies
By Terry Hershberger, Merrifield Plant Specialist Every year from June 18-24, we celebrate the pollinators – birds, bees, ... read more
Environmental Factors and Plant Placement
By Kyle Gregory, Merrifield Plant Specialist Earth, air, fire, and water These four classical elements correspond to the f... read more