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Watering New Plantings in Winter
Written by Master Gardener Joyce Hylton and edited by Extension Agent Kirsten Conrad As we go into the colder temperatures of the year, a very important concern continues to be soil moisture content. Our recent rains notwithstanding, this area has … Continue reading
Posted in MG in the Garden, Public Education
Tagged fall planting, water, watering
Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia: Mile-a-Minute Weed
Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia: Mile-a-Minute
Persicaria perfoliata (mile-a-minute) is a noxious weed present throughout the Mid-Atlantic and is of serious concern in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Continue reading
Beyond Road Salt: Winter De-Icing Options
How do we manage our landscapes for both human safety and concern for the environmental impact of products like ice melt and deicers on the environment? Continue reading
Posted in Environment, MG in the Garden
Tagged beet juice, deicing, salt
Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia: Garlic Mustard
Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia: Garlic Mustard
One of the most troublesome invasive plants in Arlington County, Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) is an herb of European and Asian origin that was likely introduced by settlers for food or medicinal purposes. Continue reading
Posted in Invasive Plants, MG in the Garden
Tagged Alliaria petiolata, garlic mustard), invasive plants
