Native groundcovers are becoming increasingly popular, for good reason: even if they have minimal time for gardening, people want to use...

April marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, the national holiday dedicated to planting trees. It’s the perfect occasion to discuss...

If your yard sits in the blazing sun in the summer, it may have already occurred to you that a native shade tree would benefit you...

Northern Virginia’s oldest and best-loved trees are in danger, and the threat is in plain sight – and yet there are few who can see it....

Are you ready to brighten up your yard but not to spend hours researching plant choices? You may be a candidate for a native plant...

In the winter, as you drive across the American Legion Bridge or across many of our creeks, you may be startled to see large numbers of...

We don’t usually associate the native plant movement or a tree campaign with sports, but players at the Giles Run Disc Golf Course see it...

Trees plant themselves and replace themselves – except in our lawns. Many Northern Virginia neighborhoods that are graced by magnificent...

As Northern Virginia continues to celebrate trees to mark the start of the five year regional native tree campaign, autumn colors move to...

Arlington National Cemetery is a place to honor, remember, and explore. The beauty of the grounds and the comfort of its visitors is...

Who doesn’t love trees? September 2021 marks the start of Plant NOVA Trees, a five year campaign to promote the planting and preservation...