Be nice to your trees
On a recent day, driving out of the sun into a wooded community resulted in a temperature drop from 91 to 86 degrees. We all try to stay...
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plantnovanatives
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Free trees for communities
As community associations around Northern Virginia ramp up their native tree planting efforts, they are looking around to find ways to...
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plantnovanatives
- May 10
- 2 min
Native groundcovers and trees: the perfect pairing!
Native groundcovers are becoming increasingly popular, for good reason: even if they have minimal time for gardening, people want to use...
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plantnovanatives
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Why we’re still celebrating trees after 150 years
April marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, the national holiday dedicated to planting trees. It’s the perfect occasion to discuss...
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plantnovanatives
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Do you have room for a shade tree?
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...
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plantnovanatives
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Millions of Trees at Risk in Northern Virginia? Introducing Tree Rescuers!
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....
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plantnovanatives
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Easy plant combinations for your yard
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...
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plantnovanatives
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Landscaping with nature
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...
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plantnovanatives
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Party time on the disc golf course
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...
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plantnovanatives
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Alexandria neighbors bring trees to their community
Trees plant themselves and replace themselves – except in our lawns. Many Northern Virginia neighborhoods that are graced by magnificent...
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plantnovanatives
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
Celebrate fall color!
As Northern Virginia continues to celebrate trees to mark the start of the five year regional native tree campaign, autumn colors move to...
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plantnovanatives
- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
Arlington National Cemetery Treasures its Trees
Arlington National Cemetery is a place to honor, remember, and explore. The beauty of the grounds and the comfort of its visitors is...
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plantnovanatives
- Aug 29, 2021
- 2 min
Northern Virginia Celebrates Trees!
Who doesn’t love trees? September 2021 marks the start of Plant NOVA Trees, a five year campaign to promote the planting and preservation...
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