In The Yard

Pruning to Perfection

Feb 28th, 2010 | By Mitzi Bible | Category: In The Yard

Grow, grow, grow. That’s what all gardeners are praying now as trees and shrubs promise to bring new life to yards once again. Of course there are fertilizers and other plant foods for sale this season, but one of the best ways to stimulate growth is by pruning. As they say, “Out with the old, [...]



Fall Foliage -How to Manage Those Fallen Leaves

Aug 31st, 2009 | By Jennifer L Prince | Category: In The Yard

Although we Virginians love our autumn foliage—those vibrant reds, oranges and yellows!—we are all left to wonder, year after year: Just how are we going to deal with all of those leaves once they descend and cover our lawns and flowerbeds?
Although a potentially daunting task, managing fallen leaves is important because the leaf cover can [...]



LUSH LAWNS Trends in Irrigation

Jun 6th, 2009 | By Amy Coutee | Category: In The Yard

Lawn irrigation systems are not just about creating a beautiful yard. Water conservation and the environment are forefront in the minds of landscapers and irrigation companies today. That means fabulous floribunda without a drop of water or moment of time wasted.
“Everything that we are doing right now is based on conservation and intelligent irrigation. It [...]



Stake Your Claim on the Right Fence

Mar 2nd, 2009 | By Mitzi Bible | Category: In The Yard

By Mitzi Bible
Custom Design
“A fence can enhance the look of a house by complementing the home with style and color if you pick the right design,” says skilled ironworker Travis Nichols, of Nichols Welding in Rocky Mount and Smith Mountain Lake.
Gone are the days when you had one style and one product to choose from. [...]