Why choose Natives? Native plants not only adapt better in our climate and handle environmentla stressors better, but they also help to support both native and non native pollinators. At Cross Creek, you'll find not only true Natives, but also Nativars in our Native...
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Cross Creek Nursery and Garden Center Blog
Advice and Information From The Experts At Cross Creek Nursery
The experts at Cross Creek Nursery and Landscaping provide several different gardening resources throughout the year. We offer monthly newsletters and periodic blogs with timeless information, plus gardening videos that focus on different gardening and seasonal issues that are directly related to the Richmond area.
Variety and Care Information
Plants for Wet Feet: Variety and Care
Wet spot in your yard? Make use of it with a wide selection of perennials, trees or shrubs. All of these plants can take a constantly moist soil, but only a few can tolerate standing water. Tip for planting in wet spces: Be sure to amend your soil prior to planting!...
Butterfly Bushes: Variety and Care
Botanical Name: BuddleiaOffering flowers with a honey-like fragrance, they are rich in nectar. This makes them highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, moths, bees, and other beneficial insects. A wonderful focal point in any landscape. Fourth of July...
Roses: Variety and Care
Botanical Name: RosaceaeRoses truly are the quintessential blooming shrub. You can find them in all sorts of landscapes, from formal gardens to cottage gardens, and everything in between. Their blooms are unmatched and come in an array of different styles and colors....
Crape Myrtles: Variety and Care
Botanical Name: LagerstroemiaBlooming mid to late Summer, the landscape comes alive with color and beauty. Providing year-round interest and color with their showy summer flowers, colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter. Acoma Available in:...
Screening Trees: Variety and Care
We get it- we all like our neighbor's, but we do not always want to see them in their backyard. Add your choice of the following trees to make your private sanctuary in your own yard today. Cedar Deodor Size: 40-50' T x 20-30' WCare: Full Sun- Part Sun Cedar Eastern...
Cross Creek Tips & Tricks
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. All plants need water, but some are better adapted to heat and drought. In recent years, a landscaping style called...
Building a Garden in 5 Steps
Gardening is a creative activity meant to enhance outdoor spaces and nurture the environment. 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. As long as the plants flourish,...
Planting Trees for a Purpose
So you’re looking to add a tree to the landscape. It’s a great idea - trees can cool your yard, become an aesthetic focal point, or even produce fruit to enjoy. They’re investments to improve your outdoor space for years to come. Before choosing a tree, it’s important...
Beginner’s Guide to Spring Fertilizing
When the garden wakes up from dormancy in early spring, rising temperatures stimulate a burst of foliage growth. Deciduous trees and shrubs are often the first plants to show signs of growth, followed by perennials. If some plants in your garden haven’t shown signs of...
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Ask Us: Favorite Houseplants
Ask us! Our talented Cross Creek Nursery staff shares their favorite houseplants and reasons why.