Resources Abound In Our Area

One of the most amazing things about our area is the volume of resources available to us.  That certainly hold true in the category of plants. Here are a few upcoming events to look forward to:

Piedmont Master Gardener’s Lecture – Shade Gardening – October 13th

Piedmont Mater Gardener’s Lecture – Preparing The Garden For Winter – November 17th

Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants – Fall Open House – October 13th

Edible Landscaping – Persimmon Festival – Medicinal Plant Walks & Organic Growing Lectures – October 27th

Vintage Virginia Apples – Apple Harvest Festival – Workshops including How To Have A Bee Friendly Garden – November 3rd

Click on the links below for more information & happy gardening:

http://piedmontmastergardeners.org/events/

https://www.monticello.org/site/visit/events/fall-open-house-thomas-jefferson-center-historic-plants

https://ediblelandscaping.com/

https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/harvest-festival

 

One Thing To Watch For As You Prune

Often seen east of the Mississippi River, Juniper Tip Blight is a fairly common disease found in younger or damaged plants. Blight can be avoided by using a mix of diverse and disease resistant plants which could include native species. If you must use them be sure to avoid shaded areas and space plants to allow for good air flow. For more information check out this link from the Virginia Cooperative Extension. https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/450/450-601/450-601NPv7.pdf

Wintergreen Native Demo Garden

Planting native is not only attractive but did you know that you’re creating a landscape that’s much easier to maintain.  It’s also a wonderful way to support the habitat of local pollinators.  The Nature Foundation at Wintergeen is a wonderful resource for residents in the area to learn more about the benefits of planting native.  Check them out at www.twnf.org

In The Heat Of The Day

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What to do in the heat of the day in Nelson County?  Take a nap in the sun of course! Our office cat Leroy decided he would nap in the very corner I was trying feverishly to clean out. Animals are top notch at Windridge Landscaping. We often have animal supervisors on the job site! Come visit Leroy at our office in Afton to see some of the beautiful projects we’ve completed and let’s make plans for your future project.

Albemarle Stairs Make Navigating Easier

Our project in Albemarle County continues with the addition of stairs on a steep slope.  The stone stairs will allow the property owners easy access to another plateau in the yard unlocking otherwise unused space. In some cases in-stair tread lighting is available for aesthetics and safety. Stairs offer the landscape an opportunity for creating interest and access.

Organic Landscape Makeover in Nelson

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These Nelson County homeowners were looking for an organic landscape makeover for their backyard. The existing wooden deck was in need of replacement with a patio and there was a desire for tiered garden beds in the sloping yard. The seat walls are a Honeycut stone, the stair treads in Goldenrod. This installation took place on some of our hottest days yet with each stair tread weighing at around 300 lbs. Sod will be coming soon if the weather cooperates.

Dreamy Crozet Landscape Transformation

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Windridge was fortunate enough to have talented photographer Coe Sweet out to this beautiful Crozet home to help us capture it’s beauty. The home owners played a key role in the design process. With help from Windridge we were able to carve out a pool area, patio for dining, and grassy spaces for the kids to play. Hardscaping and installing the pool were a challenge because the ground was very rocky. All the hard work was worth it in the end wouldn’t you agree!

Pool Planning 101

We’ve still got a couple months of hot weather to go. Now’s the time to start planning for next summer, call Windridge and have your pool installed in the fall so that you can get a jump on next season.  Our Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools offer a seamless install, and for extra safety we can install a Coverstar automatic pool cover.

Heat Wave Safety

It’s been a tough few days for our team in the job site. Please remember to take care of each other. Check on your elderly neighbors, animals in the area, young children.  For more information on how to prevent and treat heat related illness check out this Heat Wave Safety link from the Red Cross.

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/heat-wave-safety#About

It’s A Wrap

Well, Windridge just got done shooting it’s first commercial ever. We haven’t seen the final product yet but we’re very excited about the possibilities.  Some of our past clients were kind enough to share their backyards with us again! One of the things I love about this business is the ability to make new friends! Stay tuned!