Get your garden growing with Nancy Thompson of Liberty Flower Farm. In this segment, Nancy shares the best easy-to-grow blooms for beginners, secrets for rooting your own cuttings and her professional “Three Fs” formula for stunning floral arrangements. Plus, get the details on her brand-new retail shop and DIY workshop space opening this June on Forest Road.
Building your dream home shouldn’t be intimidating. Cindy Martin from The Farmers Bank explains the personal side of local lending. This segment covers the essentials of construction loans, how to successfully self-contract and specialized financing for manufactured homes.
Get your gear ready for spring! Zach and Leah Jones discuss the exclusive ECHO one-day sale and Kubota coupons worth up to $2,000. Learn about 15% off mowers, the benefits of battery-powered tools and their convenient mobile service vans that bring expert mechanics directly to your door.
Ready to refresh your home’s palette? Ashley Hilbish of Greer Design Co. dives into the science of color theory, from the “color drenching” trend to the classic 60-30-10 rule. Discover how different finishes impact your walls and why you should never pick a paint color until the very end of your project. Plus, learn how solar shades can keep your porch cool and your colors bright.
Is your lawn struggling after a wild Virginia winter? Chad Wheeler of WheelerGreen Lawn Care joins the show to explain why a healthy lawn is the best defense against invasive crabgrass and pests like ticks and mosquitoes. Learn the importance of soil pH testing, proper nitrogen levels, and why a thick turf is actually a win for the local environment.
Transform your backyard with advice from Southern Landscape Group. Ashby Perrow and Thacher Jennings discuss the latest trends in multi-functional outdoor living and timeless design. Learn critical watering techniques to save your lawn during a drought and navigate the unique challenges of landscaping along the Smith Mountain Lake shoreline.
Get an insider’s look at Historic Garden Day 2026 in Lynchburg. Guests Kris Lloyd and Anne Royer discuss this year’s “iconic” home tours, historic floral arrangements at Poplar Forest and new activities for families at Camp Kum-Bah-Ya. Learn how your ticket supports the conservation of Virginia’s most beautiful historic landscapes and gardens.
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.