Gardening
Make the holidays last longer—plant your Christmas tree
Enjoy your Christmas tree year-round when you buy it live and plant it in your garden or home landscape.
Sweet potatoes: The other orange seasonal standout
Pumpkins may take center stage in fall decorations and desserts, but sweet potatoes are the real autumn stars when it comes to home gardens.
Blending your own birdseed draws a diverse flock to feeders
Many Virginians enjoy feeding birds in their garden, and a custom-blended birdseed mix can draw a loyal and diverse crowd to the feeder.
Mulch has multiple functions in the garden
There are many types of mulch to choose from when buying garden supplies. Some is mixed into soil as a conditioner, while other types are used as a top layer that holds in moisture, stabilizes soil temperature and deters weeds.
Fall is the perfect time to plant a tree
If you think spring is the only time to do major work in your yard, you just may be surprised. Fall is actually the perfect time to work on landscaping.
