Photo Courtesy of Southern Landscape Group Planning a Pool House Pools are popular for gathering and entertaining, but adding a pool house can be an afterthought. Rather than seeing the pool house as just an add-on, consider planning up front…
Looking for a low-maintenance addition to your landscape that you can rely on all year for show-stopping good looks? Look no further than ornamental grasses. These hardy perennials are a fantastic addition to your Smith Mountain Lake home for a…
While flowers are lovely, have you ever stopped to think about what the real stars of your container gardens are? Consider the foliage—the plants that often get added as filler but really anchor the whole arrangement, adding contrast, texture and…
With recent declines in pollinator populations, more gardeners are taking care to plant items that attract and sustain these essential creatures. Over 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants depend on pollination to reproduce, making it as important as sunlight,…
Annuals have a short but prolific life—they exist to grow fast and lush for one glorious growing season, remaining in bloom for most of their fleeting lives. They are a fantastic way to fill holes and add color around your…