Reference Links

University & Research Sites

• Publications and Educational Resources
  Listing of all Virginia Cooperative Extension publications by category
• Gardening
  North Carolina Cooperative Extension site with gardening news, features, and publication links
• Plants Database
  U.S. Department of Agriculture searchable listing of plants with cultural requirements, range, image gallery, identification, and relevant topics.
• Natural Heritage Native Plants
  Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation site about native plants and their use in conservation and landscaping
• Lawn Weed Identification
  Photos and descriptions for weed identification commonly found in lawns and turf grass from the University of Maryland Extension
• Virginia Weed Identification Guide
  Identification of common weeds arranged alphabetically by common name

Plant Societies and Organizations

• American Hydrangea Society
  Hydrangea species and cultivars, as well as its culture, habits, hardiness, and performance
• American Hosta Society
  Organization for educational and scientific purposes, and to promote, encourage, and foster the development of the genus Hosta
• Arlington Rose Foundation
  Growing tips, garden locations, recommendations for roses
• The Virginia Herpetological Society
  Explores Virginia’s reptiles and amphibians

Commercial Home & Garden Sites

• Garden Guides
  Garden design ideas, photos, and writing on popular topics with recipes and calendar
• HGTV
  Gardening design, tips, and techniques from the cable station HGTV