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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
Excellent Native Foundation Shrubs
Serving as the transition point between our gardens and our homes, foundation plantings serve an important purpose in creatin... read more
Native Trees for Arbor Day
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
Plant Now: Summer Blooming Bulbs
If you love the massive showy blooms of dahlias and lilies or the colorful foliage of caladiums, now is the time to start pla... read more
Azaleas for Every Garden
It’s azalea season and the blooms are beautiful! Azaleas come in a wide array of sizes as well as colors, and bloom at ... read more
Potting Instructions for Outdoor Containers
Container gardens are wonderful for their ability to bring color and interest to front porches, decks, patios and walkways of... read more