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12 Gardening Tools Every Gardener Wants (and Bonus Gift Ideas!)

Posted on November 23, 2021
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Gardeners don't need much to get the job done, but there are certain tools that will make gardening even easier to enjoy. Read on to learn the top tools every plant enthusiast will love, and bonus gift ideas too!

Plant Styling 101 – What Is It, Who Does It and How To Do It Yourself

Posted on November 16, 2021
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Match your plants to your personal sense of style. Or, these days, you can let a professional plant stylist do it for you! Learn how these creatives help plant parents make sure their spaces feel balanced and their plants thrive.

Weeds—How to Spot Them and What to Do With Them

Posted on October 27, 2021
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As fellow gardeners, we understand the time, effort, and patience needed to maintain a healthy landscape. So when weeds pop up, we too go into battle mode, ready to rid and defend our lawns from the pesky intruders.

Gardening Hacks Found in the Kitchen

Posted on October 13, 2021
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What do cinnamon, coffee grounds, and eggshells have in common? They are all used as natural solutions to common garden and houseplant problems!

Pollinators: The Birds, the Bees, and the Butterflies

Posted on October 6, 2021
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Pollination is the act of moving pollen grains from one flower to another in order to fertilize and eventually produce fruit and seeds. While pollen can be carried from flower to flower by wind, it is more often carried by insects and other animals which rely on these plants for nutrients. Read More...

How to: Overwinter Your Annuals

Posted on September 29, 2021
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Annuals offer fast growing, bright blooms, if only for a single season. When cold weather arrives, we tend to say farewell to our beloved annuals until we can replace them the next year. But what if we didn’t have to? Read more...

Pandemic Plants—How to Care For Houseplants When Returning to Work

Posted on September 22, 2021
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As the world slowly crawls its way back to an upright position, and we all return to our in-office jobs, there are ways to ensure your houseplants thrive, even if you aren’t around all day to care for them.

How to Care for a Young Tree

Posted on September 15, 2021
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Congratulations, you’ve brought home a brand new tree from Patuxent Nursery! Now what? What are the best practices for new tree care?

Pollinator Container Gardens: Attract Pollinators From Your Balcony

Posted on September 4, 2021
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If you have an apartment with a balcony and want to attract pollinators to your home, Patuxent Nursery has what you need. Here are some tools, tips, and plants that will get your perfect container pollinator garden started.

All About Creating A Green Privacy Screen In Your Garden

Posted on September 1, 2021
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As an alternative to traditional fencing, green screening makes use of plants, such as privacy trees, to form a natural barrier around an outdoor space. Privacy trees are low maintenance and typically of the evergreen variety, growing at times well over 20 feet tall and, because of their height and density, succeed in creating a natural sound, wind, and sight screen. Beyond their practical use, the rich foliage of privacy trees add a bit of charm and character to an outdoor living area, making your space all the more scenic. Read more...

Garden Blogs

12 Gardening Tools Every Gardener Wants (and Bonus Gift Ideas!)

Plant Styling 101 – What Is It, Who Does It and How To Do It Yourself

Weeds—How to Spot Them and What to Do With Them

Gardening Hacks Found in the Kitchen

Pollinators: The Birds, the Bees, and the Butterflies

How to: Overwinter Your Annuals

Pandemic Plants—How to Care For Houseplants When Returning to Work

How to Care for a Young Tree

Pollinator Container Gardens: Attract Pollinators From Your Balcony

All About Creating A Green Privacy Screen In Your Garden

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