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Winter Family Activity: Growing Seeds
Starting seeds indoors is a wonderful way to teach your children about gardening while also providing them with a fun diversi... read more
Great Trees and Shrubs for Screening
This post was originally published in July of 2015 and was updated January 3, 2018 Trees American Arborvitae ‘Emerald’, w... read more
Fantastic Fall Foliage: Native Trees
Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant Specialist This post was originally published in September of 2017 Fall is my favorite sea... read more
Turf Tips: Lawn Restoration and Weed Prevention
David Yost, Merrifield Plant Specialist This post was originally published in August 2017 The summer places some serious str... read more
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