Background
When I'm not working
I can likely be found in my backyard with our dog and 2 cats following my every step. I love planting and watching things grow. I enjoy reading about Virginia’s native plants and trees and learning about what they need to thrive. As a family, we love exploring the waterways in both Virginia Beach and the South Carolina Lowcountry (SC Native here).
Gardening Advice
Use plant markers for your perennials so they are not accidentally pulled up as they start to reemerge in the spring. Read planting tags and know the mature size of the plants you are adding to your yard. They will grow! Enjoy your outdoor space – it is good for you!
“May all your weeds be wildflowers.” – Unknown
Favorite Plants
Live Oak, Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Sweetbay Magnolia, Virginia Sweetspire, American Beautyberry, Hydrangeas, Coral Bells, Foamflower, Sedum, Goldenrod, Asters, Ornamental Grasses and Ferns
*All-time favorite: Quaking Aspen Trees in Colorado!