10 Plants to Grow for Fall Color
Fall is the season for planting. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite plants for bright fall color!
Gardening
Beginner’s Guide to Spring Fertilizing
All plants benefit from fertilization at some point in their life. Fertilizing in the spring is especially important to provide a boost of nutrients and encourage new growth. But, how do I get started?
Seed Starting 101
Despite Virginia’s long growing season, many gardeners like to get a head start by sowing fruit and vegetable seeds indoors several weeks before the date of last frost. Here’s how to get started.
How we Grow 100,000 Spring Annuals
Cross Creek grows tens of thousands of spring annuals each year at our Courthouse road property. Because we grow our own annuals, we can select unique varieties, offer lower prices, and share the absolute best care advice. Here’s how!
5 Steps to Prepare your Garden for the Winter
The return of cold weather that marks the end of the growing season is often bittersweet. Try not to give up on your garden in the final weeks of fall; there’s still plenty of work to be done to prepare for the long winter ahead.
Groundcover Plants to Elevate your Garden
The key to creating sustainable and cohesive gardens lies in the details. Groundcover plants not only add visual interest at the ground level of your garden, but they also offer effective sustainability benefits.
Adding Native Plants to your Landscape
The trees and shrubs available at Cross Creek Nursery are native to dozens of different countries with different habitats and climates. Read on to learn about the range of native plants to choose from and how they can positively transform your outdoor space.Â
Getting into Houseplants
Every home can support houseplants and every person can develop a green thumb over time. All it takes is an understanding of plant species and what level of care you can provide in your home. Here’s your guide to hopping on the houseplant trend and becoming an indoor gardener yourself.
Keeping Your Landscape Strong
After the professionals are gone, how do I keep my landscape going strong? Three essential parts of any landscape project are design, quality installation and care after installation