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Looking for an easy way to add pizzaz to your deck or patio? A container garden is just the trick! Go crazy with color or go monochromatic – you decide but either one will spice up your outdoors. Choose a container that pulls your arrangement together and sets the tone for the flower power. Follow our classic container formula and you can’t go wrong.

THRILLERS - Choose a showy plant to be center stage. This should plant should be taller and larger than the other plants.
SHADE: Rita’s Gold Fern, Majesty Palm, Red Sister Cordyline

SUN: Hibiscus, Grasses, Spike, Geraniums

BAHAMA BEACH: Proven Winners Combo of the Year

Do the fingernail scratch test before declaring a plant dead.
by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia

Winter’s harsh hand slapped my garden. Thankfully, the damage is seen only on a few plants.

My acre on a small creek in York County endures lots of wind, so much that I sometimes think I live in a NASA wind tunnel. Those cold winter winds can do more damage than frozen soil or heavy snow.

We've been growing Hampton Roads gardeners for 70 years and our number one goal has always been one thing -- to make you a success in the garden. Our team has put together a list of customer favorites and garden basics to help you do just that, be a success. Whether you are a true green thumb or just getting started, we're here to grow your knowledge. So, dig in and get growing!

Stuffed, pickled, jelled, roasted, hot, mild, sweet, bell, ornamental, mini, long, red, green, yellow and orange - Peter Piper sure had his work cut out for him! Peppers come in a beautiful array of colors, shapes, sizes and tastes. This fruit is an excellent way to add flavor, color, and crunch to an otherwise bland dish. But peppers can also add a unique range of nutritional benefits to their expansive resume.