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Annuals vs Perennials: A Complete Virginia Gardening Guide (Plus Monthly Planting Calendar)
If you garden in Haymarket, Virginia or the surrounding Northern Virginia area, understanding the difference between annuals and perennials is key to growing a beautiful, long-lasting landscape. Virginia’s climate, growing seasons, and soil conditions all play an important role in deciding what to plant, where to plant it, and when. This complete guide explains annuals […]
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Winter Landscaping Tips That Work — Make Your Yard Shine Even When It’s Cold
Your expert guide from Gateway Home & Garden Center When the temperature dips and leaves fall away, many homeowners mistakenly think the garden is done for the year. But winter is prime time to plan, protect and even enhance your landscape. With the right strategies, and a reliable local partner in Gateway Home & Garden […]
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Rockin’ It Out: An Expert Guide to Landscaping Rocks & How to Use Them
Landscaping is not just about plants, grass, and water, it’s also about how you integrate non-living materials to enhance beauty, control water flow, reduce maintenance, and build functionality into your yard. Rocks and stones are a critical part of landscape design, if chosen and installed well. Drawing on years of experience working with landscape architects, […]
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3 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make on Your Backyard Hardscape & Landscape Project
Creating an inviting outdoor space requires more than picking pretty materials—it’s about a cohesive, well-executed design. At Gateway Home & Garden Center, we see homeowners struggle when cutting corners. Avoid these three critical mistakes to protect your investment and preserve your backyard’s beauty; and let us help you find everything you need, from premium pavers […]
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Transform Your Landscape with These 4 DIY Projects This Fall
Never to early to start planning and thinking about improving your property’s appearance– and Fall is the perfect time to take on rewarding DIY landscaping projects. Whether you’re dreaming of a flourishing garden, a functional outdoor space, or energy-saving greenery, making smart upgrades to your landscape doesn’t just enhance curb appeal—it can increase property value, […]
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