If I’ve been to your house you probably know that I’m not a plant disease and pathology expert. Outside of a narrow range of issues I’ve personally dealt with, the best I can do is look at, say “yep, that…
HGTV, the internet, and numerous other entertainment and information sources have made people much more aware of what’s possible in the landscape. At this point most people my age have at least seen photos or video of grotto pools with…
Normally I’m really hardcore when it comes to road trips. We pull out of the driveway and we don’t stop till we reach the destination, with the exception of short food, fuel, and bathroom breaks. However, I knew that on…
You know what’s great about being a landscape designer? You get to see the deeper meaning that some plants have for people. I’ve had clients tear up when I suggest a plant because it was their grandma’s favorite, or they…
The Charlottesville Farmers Market opened a few weeks ago and that’s when the summer gardening bug always starts to take hold of me. Not only is there all that fresh produce that I know I could be growing myself, there…
No additional comment needed: Of course, if you want more info read up on Winterberry Holly (aka Ilex verticillata) here.