Alexandria Beautification Commission
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Environmental
Leaving a Legacy on Earth With a Collaborative Tree-Planting Event
By Devin Reese, Master Naturalist Park Steward Alexandria, VA – A collaborative effort between the City’s Urban Forestry staff, Tree…
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Environmental
Would you like to win a beautification award next year?
By Sara Kohn, ABC Alexandria, VA – On June 1st, 2024, Alexandria Beautification Commission members hopped into a van to…
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Environmental
Unveiling Alexandria’s Green Gems: 2024 Residential Beautification Award Winners!
By Yanique Revers, ABC Alexandria, VA – The heart of Alexandria beats not just through its rich history and vibrant…
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Environmental
2024 Alexandria Beautification Award Winners for Architecture, Community, and Commercial Unveiled!
By the Alexandria Beautification Commission Alexandria, VA – Lights, camera, action! Alexandria’s stars are not just its historical landmarks and…
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Zebra Misc
Nontoxic and Sustainable Weed-killer Recipes
From the ABC Alexandria, VA – Alexandria is recognized and certified as a Better City for PetsTM and is…
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Learn Why and How to Plant Native Plants in Your Garden
By Elizabeth Gelfer, ABC Alexandria, VA – Do you want to know why it is important to incorporate more native…
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ABC Giving Away Free Trees at the EcoCity Festival!
by Eleanor Trice, ABC Alexandria, VA – To celebrate Alexandria’s 275th birthday, the Alexandria Beautification Commission is giving away 275…
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Removing Your Bradford Pear Tree
By Eleanor Quigley, ABC Alexandria, VA – Taking down a Bradford Pear tree requires planning to ensure safety and success.…
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Press Release
Nominations Open for 2024 Alexandria Beautification Awards
ALEXANDRIA, VA-As the City of Alexandria gears up to celebrate its 275th birthday, the Alexandria Beautification Commission is thrilled to…
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You Can Increase Habitat with a Lawn of Native Plants!
By Ken Krupa and Eleanor Quigley, ABC Alexandria, VA – The 1960s standard for a front yard was a “smooth,…
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