Home and Garden

Home is where the heart is, and Coastal Virginia Magazine is here to help you make the most of your abode with home and garden stories, tips and interior design features about interesting or remarkable homes in the region. Explore decorating trends, hear from local gardening experts and much more.

A Closer Look at Eastern Monarch Migration

For just a few weeks, Virginia’s Eastern Shore is host to what is one of the world’s most spectacular natural...

What Makes a Top-Rated PWC Port: EZ Dock Insights on Durability and Design

EZ Dock is the trusted name for personal watercraft (PWC) ports designed with durability and ease of use in mind....

Get Your Yard in Shape Safely with These Lawn Tips

Ready to get out the lawn mower, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, or other outdoor power equipment to spruce up your...

Sometimes, You’ve Gotta Vent

BAY CAULKING & WATERPROOFING OWNER MARK JENKINS OFFERS SUMMERTIME HOME ADVICE...

Season and Opportunity

PlantHouse, with roots in Virginia Beach, has customers who seek houseplants in the spring and workshops in the fall...

Modern Matter Fashions a Place on the High End with Decorative Hardware

By Betsy DiJulio / Photo above: Modern Matter co-owners Kat Litton (left) and Lee Woodard Hardware might not sound alluring....

A Fresh Cut for a Flourishing Garden

From hydrangeas to hollies, knowing what—and when—to prune can make all the difference. Local experts share how to snip your...

A Fresh Startfor Ferns

Don’t overlook your evergreen ferns—early spring pruning and a little maintenance can help them stay lush, disease-free, and ready to...

Ginny Phillips is Building the Future of Hampton Roads

Professional, Friendly, Seamless. SPONSORED CONTENT / ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP By Ginny Phillips If you talk to the thousands of...

Financial Wellness During the Holidays

The holiday season arrives with plenty of sparkle—family gatherings, twinkling lights, and the spirit of generosity. But behind the festive...

Let This Sink In

Norfolk-based interior designer Jaime Simpson on the beauty, versatility and variety of that maximum multitasker: the sink By Jaime Simpson...

Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Bathroom Remodel This Year

BathSource Can Help You Transform Your Bathroom Without Overspending...

The Secret Life of Bulbs

Autumn planting season is almost here. We asked the experts at Brent & Becky’s for beautiful blooms to brighten up...

Rare Fruits in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach-based grower cultivates around 2,000 exotic and rare fruits species in his backyard and greenhouse—including his namesake hybrid What’s...