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Just Add H2O | Enjoy the Serenity and Beauty of Water Features

Just Add H2O | Enjoy the Serenity and Beauty of Water Features

March 15, 2023 – by Ashley Blair Smith

Whether or not you have a lake view, you can enjoy the delightful repose of being close to the water. By adding thoughtful water features to your garden or lawn, you can create a serene atmosphere for your home just…

Naturally Green | Fertilizers and Weed Killers that Won’t Harm the Lake

Naturally Green | Fertilizers and Weed Killers that Won’t Harm the Lake

March 15, 2023 – by Katherine Fulghum Knopf

While a lush lakeside landscape is picturesque, beautiful lawns require fertilizers and weed controllers, which contain nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus run-off promotes algae bloom in streams and lakes, which leads to fish kills, foul odors and bacteria.…

Regional Roots | 10 Native Plants for Lake Style and Substance

Regional Roots | 10 Native Plants for Lake Style and Substance

March 15, 2023 – by Ryan Tipps

From their abilities to optimize water usage and provide habitats for pollinators to their effects on controlling erosion and improving air quality, native plant species are sought by Smith Mountain Lake homeowners who are eager to reap those benefits. Especially…

For the Birds | Establishing Bird Havens In the Garden

For the Birds | Establishing Bird Havens In the Garden

March 7, 2022 – by Katherine Fulghum Knopf

Bird-watching offers a year-long adventure and learning opportunity that changes with the seasons. Benefits range from enhancing personal mindfulness that can lower blood pressure and reduce stress, to improving your outdoor habitat. It’s also a hobby for all ages, providing…

Ornamental Grasses | The Garden’s Unsung Hero

Ornamental Grasses | The Garden’s Unsung Hero

March 7, 2022 – by Becky Calvert

Looking for a low-maintenance addition to your landscape that you can rely on all year for show-stopping good looks? Look no further than ornamental grasses. These hardy perennials are a fantastic addition to your Smith Mountain Lake home for a…

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