The best place to start answering any horticulture questions you might have is the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE). VCE can help with questions on your plants, pests and pest management, and proper yard maintenance. You can view and search VCE’s publications online at http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/.
Be sure to contact your local VCE office if you need need help identifying a plant, disease, or pest; need soil test kits; or have any questions. The local extension offices are:
- Stafford Extension Office
Phone: (540) 658-8000 - Caroline Extension Office
Phone:(804) 633-6550 - King George Extension Office
Phone: (540) 775-3062 - Spotsylvania Extension Office
Phone: (540) 507-7570
If you live outside Planning District 16, you can find your VCE office here.
Common Gardening Questions:
We received compilations of data from each of the VCE offices in the area of the most frequently requested information dealing with problems in the garden. From that list we have your TOP 5 garden problems in the central Rappahannock area along with links for solutions to each of the problems. The TOP 5 garden problems are:
- Moles and Voles (see America’s Anniversary Garden: Bulbs for a Red, White, and Blue Spring Garden for tips on keeping voles from eating your bulbs)
- Lawn Care
- Gypsy Moths
- Tent Caterpillars
- Japanese Beetles
