April is National Gardening Month, and today – April 14 – is National Gardening Day. What better way to celebrate than by working in your yard to plant a new flower garden or start planning for a vegetable garden? Even if you don’t have much space and use pots, planters, and raised beds, you can […]
With the colder temperatures of January upon us here in Maryland, many of us have closed the pool, covered the patio furniture, and hung up the leaf blower. We might still venture outside on a sunny afternoon or bearably chilly evening and light up the fire pit. Be sure to take a good look around […]
We know, we know. It’s tough to think about winter when we recently had temperatures near 80 degrees. But when the calendar flips to October, the nights get cooler and the days start getting shorter. That means winter is not far away. If you’re tired of seeing brown and grey in your landscape all winter […]
Do you have a shady spot on your property where the grass won’t grow? Is the ground bare? Don’t let shade scare you. With the right planning, you can use shade plants and hardscaping elements to beautify any shady area. Choose Shade Plants that Will Thrive Unless you really, really just want turf grass, turn […]
Not everyone has a flat yard. Depending on the size of your property, you may have a slope between your yard and a neighbor’s or in your back yard. When we say slope, we are also including hills. Mowing grass can be dangerous on a steep slope, and you may want something a little more […]
Many homeowners want a luxurious landscape, but don’t put a lot of thought into the big picture. It’s important that you give consideration not just to what look and feel you are going for with your landscape design and gardens, but also to how your choices will impact the biodiversity of your area. Today, we […]
