Regional Roots | 10 Native Plants for Lake Style and Substance

March 15, 2023 – by Ryan Tipps

From their abilities to optimize water usage and provide habitats for pollinators to their effects on controlling erosion and improving air quality, native plant species are sought by Smith Mountain Lake homeowners who are eager to reap those benefits. Especially…

Plant Smart, Plant Local | Native Shrubs that Thrive At Smithmountain Lake

March 15, 2020 – by Megan Jansen

Gardeners are often counseled toward selecting “native plants” in their choice of groundcover, shrubs and landscaping flora. Makes sense, but some of the traditional favorites—crepe myrtle and butterfly bush come to mind—don’t qualify since they originated in China. Bummer. So…