What's blooming
in the garden this week?
Hosta - great color/texture for shady areas!

2009

The Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival
Saturday, September 12
Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond

The Value of Landscaping - Your greatest asset may be in your own backyard!

• 2009 Perennial Plant of the YearHakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
• Want to help the Environment?
• Properly Fertilize Your Lawn this Fall
• Spring Lawn Weed Control Podcast
• Water It Right!!
• WaterWise Tips Shade Trees as an Energy Investment

Hellebores, the deer resistant winter blooming plant!

• 24 Ways to Kill a Tree (things not to do)
• Landscape/Garden Design for the Hands-on Homeowner

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Do you know when to GoGreen?

Guide to Nutrient Management

Turfgrass Nutrient Management Practices in Virginia

Citizen's Guide to Pest Control & Pesticide Safety
(large file, but worthwhile)

Monthly Gardening Tips

When to Prune Deciduous Trees

Fall Gardening Tips

Why should you look for a certified professional?

Cool Communities with Trees

Directory of Gardens & Societies

Pests to Look for by Month

Fire ants are emerging nuisance for Virginians

Drought Gardening Tips & Info

Tips & Techniques for Container Gardening

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