Cross Creek Blog Posts
Gardening:
Winter Time: Houseplant Care
As the weather begins to change, take a few simple steps to prepare your houseplants to thrive through the off season.
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!
The Art of Proper Watering
All plants need water. It’s important to understand how exactly plants use water to function and grow.
Summer Time: 10 Drought Resistant Perennials
In soaring summer temperatures and high humidity, it’s vital to provide plenty of water for your newly installed trees, shrubs, and perennials. We’ve compiled a list of our ten favorite water wise perennials to plant this summer.
Building a Garden in 5 Steps
There are no rules for garden design; they can be as simple as a meadow of scattered wildflowers or as complex as a formal French garden. Here are 5 simple steps to getting your garden started.
Planting Trees for a Purpose
So you’re looking to add a tree to the landscape. Learn about trees to grow for: full sun, shade, privacy, wet areas, attracting pollinators, providing shade, and four season interest.
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!
Ask Us: Favorite Houseplants
Ask us! Our talented Cross Creek Nursery staff shares their favorite houseplants and reasons why.
Lawn Care:
Beginner’s Guide to Fall Lawn Care
Fall is just around the corner! As summer gardens fade and the growing season winds down, it’s the perfect opportunity to improve your turf grass.
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
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
House Plants:
Winter Time: Houseplant Care
As the weather begins to change, take a few simple steps to prepare your houseplants to thrive through the off season.
Ask Us: Favorite Houseplants
Ask us! Our talented Cross Creek Nursery staff shares their favorite houseplants and reasons why.
All About Philodendrons
One of the reasons Philodendrons make great house plants is that they’re generally easy to care for. Read more for care tips.
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.
Indoor Plants and Their Benefits.
Indoor plants may look like they’re just collecting dust or taking up space, but did you know that they are busy working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? They are working full time to clean the air in your home. Plants are Mother Nature’s air purifiers.
Personal:
Cross Creek Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Our Holiday Gift Guide features presents and experiences to remember from Cross Creek and our wider community. There’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season!
Your Guide to Winter Bird Watching at Home
With an observant eye and the right materials, your yard can thrive through the winter with visits from a plethora of bird species. For those looking to enjoy the liveliness of nature even in colder weather, winter bird watching may just become your new favorite pastime.Â