Resources from the Gardening Experts at Cross Creek
The experts at Cross Creek Nursery and Landscaping provide several different gardening resources throughout the year. Our monthly newsletters, periodic blogs, and gardening videos all focus on different gardening and seasonal issues that are directly related to the Richmond area.
The Art of Proper Watering
All plants need water. Although some species are naturally drought tolerant once established, they all need to be properly hydrated in the first year or so after planting. When local gardeners reach out to us for plant problem diagnosis in the heat of summer, the issue is almost always due… Continue Reading…
10 Drought Resistant Perennials to Plant this Summer
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 xeriscaping has gained popularity. Xeriscaping is landscape design… Continue Reading…
5 Steps to Building a Garden
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, anything goes. Novice gardeners… Continue Reading…
