Posts Tagged: Special Projects
comments
Storm Resistant Trees
Recently in central Virginia we experienced incredibly high winds and rain followed by downed trees, damaged property and lack of electrical power. The storm caused widespread wreckage to limbs, branches and even entire trees. Which brings us to the question: Is there such a thing as a storm tolerant/resistant tree? When dealing with powerful winds, virtually no...
comments
Boxwood Blight – A Public Service Announcement
The Perfect Storm for Boxwood Blight Temperatures are creating the perfect conditions for boxwood blight! Find out what you can do to protect your landscape. Perfect Conditions for Blight Boxwood blight thrives during periods of high humidity and moisture. We are currently experiencing high humidity after a lot of rain; this has created the...
comments
Water Restrictions Update
Happy Fall! We wanted to let everyone know that with the new mandatory water restrictions being implemented by the Albemarle County Service Authority and the City of Charlottesville, we can still water our plants! For those living in Albemarle County, see statement below: Plants may only be watered using a watering can or by a...
comments
Horticultural Trivia
What tree or shrub is virtually extinct? It has not been seen in the wild since 1790. Answer: Franklinia alatamaha. Apparently, this tree was discovered on the bank of the Altamaha River in Georgia in 1770 by John Bartram who collected a few for his garden, but this plant has not been seen in the wild since 1790. According to Michael Dirr, the tree guru mentioned...
comments
Got Veggies?
Did you know we design, install and maintain vegetable and kitchen gardens? Most vegetable gardens only require a small amount of space to provide plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables for the whole family. Research shows that a good garden promotes both healthier eating and physical activity as you become involved with harvesting your plot. During the growing...