One of the best parts about home ownership is having the opportunity to create wildlife-friendly spaces. If you own a condo, that might mean planting some flower pots to feed butterflies, and if you own land, you can create your very own private wildlife sanctuary. You can see photos of mine on Flickr. That’s what I have done with my yard. When I first moved in, the grass … [Read more...] about Recommended Plants for the Wildlife Garden
Gardening
Don’t Miss Alexandria’s House and Garden Tour April 23!
Get an up-close look at the beauty and elegance of the region at the annual Historic Alexandria House and Garden Tour April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The five-home tour includes residences that date back as far as 1770 and feature their unique architecture along with beautiful gardens and greenery. The five homes are located at 320 S. Fairfax, 226 S. Fairfax, 217 S. Fairfax, … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Alexandria’s House and Garden Tour April 23!
Don’t Miss the Del Ray House & Garden Tour Saturday, May 10
The Del Ray Citizens Association will hold the biennial Del Ray House & Garden Tour on May 10, featuring homes built as early as the 1940s, as well as more modern representations from the area. The tour is self-guided and runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $25, and may be purchased online, at Del Ray Variety, located at 203 E Custis Ave. in … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Del Ray House & Garden Tour Saturday, May 10
