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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
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Problem Free Trees for Virginia Landscapes
Many of the tree species commonly planted in Virginia landscapes suffer from disease problems. Prevent this by choosing species that have a low risk of developing disease.
Problem Free Shrubs for Virginia Landscapes
Disease prevention can be as simple as choosing the right plant for the right place. This fact sheet is a guide to shrubs that experience few problems in Virginia landscapes.
Selecting Landscape Plants: Groundcovers
Landscapes are composed of plants that form ceilings, walls, and floors spaces. Groundcovers serve as attractive carpets of foliage that cloak and beautify our landscape “floors.”
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Despite hype, cicada double-brood emergence won’t affect Virginia, Virginia Tech expert says , articleStarting in late April, Virginians living south of Caroline and east of the Interstate 95 corridor should begin looking for the emergence of Brood XIX, a population of 13-year periodical cicadas. No other periodical brood is due to hatch in Virginia this year.
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