A healthy garden is a disease-free garden. It can be easy enough to hire a landscaping company to design and install a beautiful new lawn and garden for you in Maryland, but maintaining its health is another matter. Plant diseases… Read More
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It’s National Pollinator Week!
June 20-26 is National Pollinator Week in 2022! This celebration is an important reminder to the nation about how valuable pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are to nature. There is more than one way to get involved not… Read More
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Tips for Watering Plants in Summer
Summertime has its cooler and hotter temperatures in Maryland, but often you will find it to be humid and hot. Landscape care is much more involved this time of year, and one of the top concerns is how to water… Read More
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June Landscaping Tips
When June comes to Maryland, there is no doubt that it is summer. The weather gets hot, the plants grow in full force, and nature is abundant. With this season, the hot weather can be harsh, but June is also… Read More
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Popular Maryland Vine Plants
Vines and related plant species are underused in the garden but make excellent foliage for softening landscapes, covering unsightly hardscapes, and adding color to otherwise barren structures. Maryland has a number of native species that work excellently in a native… Read More
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How Often to Trim Topiary
Topiary is one of the most fascinating types of plants one can have in the garden. Their unique shapes add a sculptural dimension to the landscape while still being completely natural. Once you get and plant your new topiary plants,… Read More
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How to Layer a Flower Bed
Creating a flower bed involves using the elements and principles of design, such as line, color, form, texture, and shape. However, it does not have to be overwhelming. A few fundamental principles will help you develop a garden bed design… Read More
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May Landscaping Tips
May has arrived! May is a season of flowers, new growth, and new life among the wildlife. It is also one of the more active months for gardening and outdoor living. To make the most of your outdoor enjoyment, you… Read More
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Popular Plants for Garden Ponds
Beautifully-designed and kept garden ponds are a sight to behold; everyone loves a water feature where one least expects one. If you are planning a garden pond for your backyard or commercial landscape, there are many plants you may want… Read More