Sooner or later, most landscapes have to deal with a bagworm problem. Sometimes the hungry pests only threaten one or two trees in a landscape. But they can really ruin the party when it comes to the classic, evergreen privacy buffer. Continued: … [Read more...]
Assessing and Dealing with Snowstorm Damage on Trees
Though snowfall can transform our landscape in ways beautiful and wondrous, heavy snowfall can also cause astounding harm. Trees and shrubs broken under the weight of snow and ice need to have damaged wood carefully removed. CONTINUE … [Read more...]
Uses for Christmas Trees in the Garden
If your family enjoyed a live Christmas tree this year, and haven’t disposed of it yet, then put it too good use. Who said procrastination was always a bad thing? This year, it’s being environmentally efficient. Repurpose, reuse and recycle. Read … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Farms!
Cut your own Christmas Tree in Virginia! Maps, directions, locations and more for Christmas tree farms around Bedford County, VA! Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that's right for your home at a Bedford County, VA area Christmas tree … [Read more...]
History of the American Chestnut
The history of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) chronicles the ongoing pursuit of a fundamental goal: to develop a blight-resistant American chestnut tree through scientific research and breeding, and to restore the tree to its native forests … [Read more...]
Laurel Wilt Disease
From EMG Communications, ALERT: Laurel wilt found in Virginia! In June, laurel wilt was discovered in Scott County. Laurel wilt is caused by the fungal pathogen Raffaelea lauricola, which is carried by the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus … [Read more...]
Acorn Collection
The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) collects a variety of species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center (Crimora, Va.) to grow into tree seedlings that will become the forests of tomorrow. These seeds will … [Read more...]
The Beloved Peony
Peony flowers have richness unlike any others. Home gardeners can create an exquisite and long-lasting display by understanding the types of peonies available and the proper planting requirements. CONTINUE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
HYDRANGEAS: STARS OF LATE SUMMER
There are 75 different species of hydrangea native to China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, Indonesia, and the Americas, with the greatest diversity of species in Japan, China, and Korea. Continued: By Sarah Fiorello August 11, 2021 … [Read more...]
Knock Out Roses Won’t Bloom – How To Get Knock Out Roses To Bloom
We buy rosebushes typically for the beauty their blooms will add to rose beds, gardens or landscaped areas. Thus, it is cause for major frustration when they do not bloom. In some cases, roses will form nice big buds or clusters of buds, then … [Read more...]