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Virginia nurseries offering discounts on native trees and shrubs to support eco-friendly landscaping Photo by: Virginia Department of Forestry By: WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff Posted 10:07 AM, Mar 03, 2025 ...
Through May 1, customers at select nurseries can get a $25 discount on eligible trees and shrubs that cost $50 or more. Native plants are tagged with a QR code. Scan it, input what you’re buying ...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Fall is nearing, bringing with it the anticipation of the trees’ autumnal colors in Central Virginia. To learn more about the Commonwealth’s native trees ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Native trees and shrubs allow access to food and habitats for many as wildlife flourish in their natural environment. In efforts to expand biodiversity, the Department of ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Several nurseries in the Richmond area will offer a deal on eligible native trees and shrubs in March as part of a program by the Virginia Department of Forestry.
The Throwing Shade VA program, which took place between March and May, planted more trees this year than 2023 and 2024 combined (7,055), said the department.
ARLINGTON Va. (7News) — Every day is Earth Day at an Arlington garden featuring several trees, ferns, and plants native to Virginia. Arlington Native Plant Garden is a half-acre garden filled ...
Roxy Todd of member station Radio IQ in Virginia reports on efforts to restore the plant. ROXY TODD, BYLINE: On a Saturday afternoon, a group of 10 volunteers gather for a short hike in southwest ...
Anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, visitors can stop by the park’s Visitor Center to learn about native trees in Virginia.