The age-old mantra of the landscape designer: right plant, right place. If you carefully select for mature size that suits the space, you'll avoid … [Read more...] about Plant Tip: Dwarf Doesn’t Always Mean Tiny
Horticulture
Protecting Trees from Deer
Deer. At times, they can be really cute. They don't do cute things to plants, though. Deer are a persistent problem in the landscapes and … [Read more...] about Protecting Trees from Deer
3 Great Plants for Winter Color in the Virginia Landscape
Winter and I have a challenging relationship. I don't love the way business slows down for a few months, I'm not a fan of the fact that it causes my … [Read more...] about 3 Great Plants for Winter Color in the Virginia Landscape
Transparency in the Landscape
As modern humans, we spend our days surrounded by solid, imposing "stuff". We live in big brick and wood houses, drive two-ton steel vehicles to work … [Read more...] about Transparency in the Landscape
Winterberry Holly | Ilex verticillata
With fall comes an initial blaze of color as the trees turn, followed by a whole lot of brown and gray. Luckily we have a gorgeous plant for fall … [Read more...] about Winterberry Holly | Ilex verticillata