The HOME Girls sit down with Carsen Wilkerson with Rainfrost Nursery to talk all things summer gardening. Carsen gives us an inside look at everything the nursery has to offer, from trees, shrubs and perennials to their gift shop and even farm-raised beef.
We take a deep dive into two summer favorites: hydrangeas and crepe myrtles. Carsen breaks down the differences between highly reliable panicle hydrangeas and the color-changing macrophylla varieties, sharing expert tips on watering and fertilizing. You will also learn how to choose the right size crepe myrtle for your yard, ranging from three-foot shrubs to soaring 30-foot trees.
Plus, we discuss how to build a vibrant sensory garden. Carsen shares recommendations for highly fragrant summer blooms like gardenias and jasmine, beautiful perennials like echinacea that attract pollinators, and natural ways to deter mosquitoes using plants like mint. We also cover how to perfectly layer your landscape using deer-resistant ornamental grasses.
It is so much more than a cemetery! In this interview from The HOME Show, presented by DoorTek Garage Door Service, hosts Trish and Rich Roth welcome Jay White, Executive Director of Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery. Discover this historic “Grave Garden” and arboretum, meet their resident goats, and preview upcoming Juneteenth events and fall Candlelight Tours.
Ready for summer outdoor living? In this segment of The HOME Show hosts Trish and Rich Roth talk with Hans Ulrich, owner of Hill City Builders. Hans breaks down the pros and cons of wood vs. composite decking, how to safely add fire pits to your deck and why energy-efficient windows protect your home’s climate.
Shifting market conditions making you nervous? We sit down with Dan and Lauren Kramer of Allixir Legal Solutions to discuss the Central Virginia housing market. Learn how their unique “pocket lawyer” approach helps clients navigate custom contracts, protect investments and avoid a massive, multi-decade DMV tax trap involving manufactured homes.