5 Steps to a Home Refresh
Today’s families want a comfortable living space that is aesthetically pleasing, yet functional. I often meet with clients in their homes and they have...
7 Gift Ideas That Grow on You
With graduations, First Communions, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, the next few months are full of gift-giving opportunities! This year, don’t overlook plants. They...
Furnishing the Great Outdoors
My husband likes building, moving, and rearranging things outdoors. He particularly likes moving really big rocks with the front-end loader on his tractor. When...
Getting Organized at Home
If you have resolved to get organized in the new year, you are not alone. Along with eating better and exercising, getting organized is...
Tips for a Kitchen Refresh
We all see the home renovation shows that allow a major kitchen remodel to miraculously take place within a 30-minute program. Sure, sometimes the...
Garden Winterizing
During October, the gardening season is winding down and it’s time to attend to a few details. With a bit of maintenance now, your...
Healthy Plants for a Healthy World
Many plants in local landscapes are rebounding from this past winter. The erratic temperatures killed back the above-ground portions of plants we love, such...
Planning for Planting: After the Snow
For many gardeners, January is a perfect follow-up to the holidays when new gifts of seed and plant catalogs arrive in the mailbox almost...
Ultimate Fall Planting Guide
Ahhh, the cooler temperatures of autumn! They are met annually with celebration, like a prize earned for enduring a Central Virginia summer. Fall is...
Secrets of Pollinator Gardening
Creating a garden that attracts pollinators is beneficial for the ecosystem and fun for families. Plus, few things are as rewarding as watching a...
