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Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, walks you through his best tips for saving a struggling plant.

Starting plants from seed is one of the most exciting and rewarding gardening activities, and careful plant selection allows gardeners to continue growing throughout the year. Growing seed is not complicated, it just requires a little thought and care. For best results, it is important to use fresh seed and follow the instructions on each seed packet, which include specific planting tips, light requirements and watering specifications. Here are our recommendations for what seeds to plant in the month of May:

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The original post by Kate has been edited to reflect the best summertime annuals that thrive in Hampton Roads

Crepe Myrtle bark scale has become a real issue in Hampton Roads, affecting our beloved Crepe Myrtle tree. Virginia has now joined the ranks of 12 other states in which this insect is unfortunately found.

New for 2019, Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangeas is a drop-dead, gorgeous variety the produces an abundance of rich raspberry-red mophead blooms in late spring and reblooms through fall. Foliage is spade-shaped and glossy green with a compact habit – no pruning necessary! It stays nice, tidy and small making it ideal for smaller spaces in the garden and is the perfect size for patio containers.