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Top 5 Trees With Striking Bark For Adding Year-Round Interest To Your Landscape

Posted on August 8, 2023
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The following 5 trees will provide an explosion of interesting textures and pops of color to your landscape all year long. While designing your dream landscape, make sure to include the trees listed in this blog!

Creating Beautiful And Sustainable Rain Gardens: Design Principles And Plant List For A Functional Rain Garden

Posted on August 1, 2023
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Implementing a well-designed rain garden is a rewarding way to promote sustainable water management practices and create a greener and more resilient landscape. Start building yours today!

Creating Stunning Full Sun Planters With Tropical Plants: Unleashing The Vibrancy Of The Tropics

Posted on July 13, 2023
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Embracing the beauty of tropical plants doesn't have to be limited to shady spots. With the right selection of plants and strategic planning, you can create eye-catching and lush full-sun planters that transport you to a tropical paradise. In this blog, we will explore the art of using tropical plants to create stunning full-sun planters, allowing you to infuse your outdoor spaces with the vibrant colors and exotic foliage of the tropics.

Native Pollinator-Friendly Perennials: Inviting Nature’s Superheros To Your Garden

Posted on July 10, 2023
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Native perennials are perfect for establishing a habitat that welcomes these important pollinators. In this blog, we will explore the wonders of native pollinator-friendly perennials and their benefits to your garden ecosystem.

How And What To Plant In The Summer

Posted on July 5, 2023
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The days of summer heat are in full swing, which is actually the time for many plants to thrive. We have all of the tips you need for how and what to plant this summer for a successful landscape!

5 Of America’s Most Popular & Best Specimen Trees

Posted on June 28, 2023
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When it comes to creating the outdoor landscape of your dreams, there are a few key things to keep in mind that will help you bring it all together. While a great deal of attention is paid to selecting beautiful flowering perennials, shrubs, and annuals, many people fail to realize that they will be way better off choosing their ornamental trees first!

5 Ways To Incorporate Topiary & Specimen Trees Into Your Landscape

Posted on June 6, 2023
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Set your landscape apart from neighbors by enhancing curb appeal with eye-catching topiaries and specimen trees! There are so many unique tree options and so many fun ways to incorporate them into your landscape. We have your guide for deciding which trees are best for your landscape and how you can incorporate them!

5 Ideas for Creating a Small Space Memorial Garden

Posted on May 23, 2023
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Memorial Day marks the time to honor and reflect on the memories of fallen loved ones. Gardens are an ideal place to create a beautiful space of solitude and peace for remembering them. Here are a few ideas for how to create a memorial garden in a small space:

Gardening To Protect The Chesapeake Bay

Posted on April 18, 2023
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Did you know that you can help save the bay from your own garden? If you live here in the Chesapeake watershed, water runs from your home all the way to the third-largest estuary in the world. Learn how you can make a difference and help save the bay!

THE Winter Planting Guide You Need

Posted on January 10, 2023
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The warm weather may be gone, but that does not mean that the gardening season is over. You can continue to plant in this hardiness zone until the ground is frozen solid. Frost and cold temperatures do not mean the ground is frozen. Check soil temperatures in your area, as long as soil temperatures are above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, you are good to grow!

Garden Blogs

Top 5 Trees With Striking Bark For Adding Year-Round Interest To Your Landscape

Creating Beautiful And Sustainable Rain Gardens: Design Principles And Plant List For A Functional Rain Garden

Creating Stunning Full Sun Planters With Tropical Plants: Unleashing The Vibrancy Of The Tropics

Native Pollinator-Friendly Perennials: Inviting Nature’s Superheros To Your Garden

How And What To Plant In The Summer

5 Of America’s Most Popular & Best Specimen Trees

5 Ways To Incorporate Topiary & Specimen Trees Into Your Landscape

5 Ideas for Creating a Small Space Memorial Garden

Gardening To Protect The Chesapeake Bay

THE Winter Planting Guide You Need

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