Virginia Beach Landscapers

PLANT OF THE DAY – WIRI BLUSH HEBE

July 20, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

With its deep rose-pink flower spikes, this beauty is backed by lush and shine, dark green red-edged foliage.

PLANT OF THE DAY – COLOR CODED™ FRANKLY SCARLET ECHINACEA

June 4, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Bright Scarlet Orange flowers that reach 4″ in size will display horizontally help petals over dark green foliage. As the blooms age, they will lighten to a coral orange color.

PLANT OF THE DAY – MIDNIGHT GOLD PETUNIA

June 3, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

There’s always something new when it comes to petunias. New colors. New color combos. New water needs. New sunlight needs. And lots of new names!

EASY DIY BACKYARD WATER FEATURE

May 18, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Nothing beats the sound of a water feature. And you can make one without much fuss or expense. This one is perfect for your backyard patio or deck. We found it here. What we love most about this feature is that it’s solar powered so you don’t need an electrical source. But we also love that it included plants. And well, plants always make us happy. And while you’re considering, keep in mind that it’s a ONE HOUR PROJECT. Yes, you read that right. One hour!

PLANT OF THE DAY – BACK TO THE FUCHSIA SALVIA

May 13, 2021July 25, 2023DrDans

Dark green leaves with spikes of deep pinkish-purple flowers? What could go wrong with that combination? Absolutely nothing. It’s a perfectly pleasing perennial.

PLANT OF THE DAY – ALL SUMMER BEAUTY HYDRANGEA

May 11, 2021July 26, 2023DrDans

By far, this is a favorite hydrangea for many gardeners. Its blooms are large and colorful. In neutral soil, you can expect pink or light blue colors, but in acid soil, this plant produces an abundance of rich blue mophead blooms.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – SUMMER CRUSH HYDRANGEA

May 18, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

Summer Crush Hydrangea is a welcome addition to any landscape for both it’s color and amount of blooms. It’s great in the ground, but also in a because of it’s compact size. The compact size gives you a neat, tidy look all summer long along with a surplus of big raspberry red or neon purple blooms.

PLANT OF THE WEEK – VANILLA STRAWBERRY HYDRANGEA

February 27, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

If you love hydrangeas and love pink, then this is the plant for you. Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea produces full blooms show up first in a creamy white color and as they mature become a rich strawberry pink color. Add the color of red stems to the mix, and you’ve brought a whole new level of color to your landscape.

IT’S STILL CHILI SEASON – TRY THIS RECIPE TO TAKE THE CHILL OFF

February 26, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

If you love sweet heat flavors, you’ll love this chili recipe. If you can’t find bacon sausage, you can use any other sausage that you like. It’s a great recipe and if shared, expect people to ask you for the recipe.

VIRGINIA HAS A BOUNTY OF BEAUTIFUL GARDENS TO VISIT

February 13, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

Yes, we know. It’s only February, and it’s not exactly bloom season yet. But that doesn’t mean you need to stop dreaming of beautiful gardens and the inspiration you can gain from them. And it’s certainly not too early to start planning a spring or summer gardening trip, especially one that focuses on some of the beautiful gardens that can be found in Virginia.