Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic This trouble-free shrub, also known as Carolina Allspice, delights the senses with fragrant, showy, spring flowers when planted as a specimen or screening hedge near a front door or patio. While primarily native to several southeastern states, it does well in Northern Virginia.

The use of salt-based products on roads, driveways, and sidewalks during winter poses a challenge to gardeners. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills to learn about the effect of salt spray and ...

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Noted for beautiful, exfoliating bark, River Birch is an excellent food source for wildlife, supporting hundreds of species of butterflies, moths, and songbirds. It is commonly found in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of the Mid-Atlantic Region from Pennsylvania to Virginia.