Corey Argentino, owner of Earth Right Mid-Atlantic, dropped by The HOME Show to share the evolution of solar power and the critical need for battery backup. He explained that solar panels alone won’t keep the lights on during a blackout, and detailed how batteries, such as the Tesla Powerwall, store and replenish power from the panels, serving as a peace-of-mind solution against future grid outages.
Most people don’t call an arborist until a tree is already dying—but Matthew Weltz of Root & Leaf wants to change that. Comparing tree care to human medicine, Matthew breaks down the ‘surgery analogy’ for pruning and explains why your lawn fertilizer isn’t actually reaching your trees’ roots. Discover how to protect the emotional and financial value of your landscape with a holistic, root-to-leaf approach.
Stop choosing between fresh air and a clear view. Jake Nuckols from Phantom Screens of Central Virginia explains how these innovative, retractable systems disappear when you don’t need them and stand up to the ‘real-world’ testing of energetic kids and pets. Whether it’s custom wood-grain matching for historic homes or motorized UV protection for the lake, learn why these aren’t your average screen doors.
W.B. Bass’s team on The HOME Show discussed using sod for an instant lawn makeover, comparing year-round Fescue with seasonal Bermuda and Zoysia. They detailed the installation—stressing soil prep and heavy initial watering—noting sod eliminates a year of intensive weed and labor compared to seed, achieving an immediate, professional landscape.