Garden Blogs

It is officially the time of year for fall decorating, and if you are incorporating live pumpkins into your displays, then we have a few tips for you. By following the guidelines below, you should be able to keep your pumpkins happy this fall season!

This blog post will explain why fall is the ideal time to plant in the Mid-Atlantic area. Additionally, it will provide advice on how to care for your new plants during the winter months.

The arrival of fall brings with it the perfect opportunity to transform your front porch into a welcoming haven that captures the essence of the season. With a few key elements like straw bales, mums, pumpkins, and corn stalks, you can create a picture-perfect autumn retreat right at your doorstep. We’ll guide you through the steps to craft a cozy and inviting fall porch that will have your neighbors stopping to admire your seasonal style.

There is nothing like coming home to a relaxing space to unwind from a long day. To create a space this is both comfortable and soothes your senses, there is one element that is essential. Your cozy outdoor space can be vastly improved just by adding a simple fountain to your home, and the best part is that you only need a small space to get started!

Ornamental grasses are a low-maintenance addition that add texture, dimension, movement, and color to your garden. These underrated plants come in many varieties and even change color with the seasons, particularly in late summer and early autumn. Read more…

Eating outside provides tons of benefits for you and the people around you. Find out 5 major ways that you can benefit from eating outdoors!

Growing your own food is exciting, but it can be difficult to know when or how to. Learn the easiest way to start growing fall vegetables!

Imagine for a second that you are lounging in your backyard with the sun going down; no sound but the water cascading from your fountain. There is something exceptionally tranquil about the presence of water in a landscape area. Creating this perfect getaway is much easier than you think, and you can get started today!

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!

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!

The White Oak Tree (Quercus alba) has been a timeless favorite for centuries. This large shade tree is one of the oldest trees around and is famous for its extensive lifespan. The average white oak will live for 300 years, but the oldest was alive for almost 600 years! Plant one now, and your lineage for the next hundreds of years will be able to enjoy Maryland’s favorite tree!

Summer may be coming to an end, but the blooming season is not over for annuals! Late summer/early fall is the perfect time to garden for fall colors. Refresh your garden for fall with show-stopping annuals to create the perfect autumn cozy space!

Trying to pick out the best annuals for fall may sound stressful, but we have a few tips to get your fall garden started. It is important to first plan out which annuals you are looking to plant before your fall hang-out spot can be completed.

Having a garden is a joy; having a cohesive garden that inspires you every time you look at it is simply the best. Create an immersive experience and express your unique style with these garden themes, trending now.

What are the building blocks of well-designed gardens and backyard landscapes? Well, they are very similar to the building blocks of a poem, a song, or a painting. Garden design is an art form, and it benefits from the same ideas and structures that other art forms use every day. Read on to learn a few key basics that will help you unlock your inner garden designer.