Garden Blogs

Learn how to care for your orchids this year with this step-by-step guide to keeping them happy and healthy.

It is the year of the African Violets! According to the National Garden Bureau, these bright beauties are taking this year by storm. We are here to tell you all of the information you need to keep these indoor flowers happy and healthy.

It is time to spread love and joy through gift giving. We have highlighted the most popular gifts this holiday season. Here are some unique ideas brought to you by Patuxent Nursery in Bowie, MD!

Today, I’ll share the intriguing history of cyclamen, how it became associated with the holidays, and some valuable tips to ensure your cyclamen thrives indoors during this special time of year.

Let’s explore the fascinating history of Poinsettia plants, delve into their folklore, introduce you to some specific varieties, and provide essential care instructions and tips to help you keep them thriving throughout the holiday season.

The poinsettia is one of the most famous plant around the holidays, but now it is time to delve into the delightful folklore of its origin!

With its vibrant, pendulous blooms and festive appeal, the Christmas cactus has become a beloved addition to many households. But how can you ensure that your tropical succulent thrives and continues to dazzle year after year? In this guide, we’ll unwrap the secrets to successful Christmas cactus care!

In this blog, we’ll explore various types of carnivorous houseplants and provide insights into their care and light requirements, ensuring you can successfully cultivate these remarkable specimens in your home.

Whether you’re an indoor plant enthusiast or on the hunt for unique gifts, indoor citrus trees are the perfect choice. In this guide, we’ll explore the fascinating history of cultivating citrus indoors, provide essential care tips, suggest citrus varieties suited for indoor growth, and offer insights into transitioning them between indoor and outdoor environments.

Our houseplants, citrus trees, and tropical plants have had their day in the sun, but now we must bring them in for the winter to ensure their survival. Typically, once temperatures drop below 60 degrees overnight, you know it is time to make the move. Not so fast though, there are some steps that you should take for a seamless transfer while leaving the mess outdoors.

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.

Raised Bed Gardens are all the rage these days. What are they and why are they so great? Read on to learn why we love raised bed gardens and how you can make your own!

What is your garden saying? According to the Language of Flowers, the plants in your bouquets and flowerbeds are imbued with layers of meaning and symbolism. Learn what different popular flowers and plants represent.

Caring for plants and tending to a garden can boost your mood, and it’s not just us saying so. Studies show that plants can improve our mental health. Read all about how and why biophilia works to make us feel better.

New to the world of indoor plants? Want a new hobby but don’t know where to start? Doubt your green thumb or plant fostering abilities? This is the article for you! Everyone starts somewhere. Here’s everything we think you need to know in order to start fostering a happy, healthy indoor jungle.

The biggest themes for 2022 we’ve seen repeated are a renewed focus on mental health, more demand for sustainability, and a blurring of lines between indoor and outdoor design. We think these ten trends are the ones that will make the biggest impact in gardening and horticulture in the new year.

What are the best gifts? We love receiving plants, and we think your friends and family will too! These are perfect plants for Christmas presents, no matter how little they know about plants or how little light is in their home.

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.

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

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…

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…

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.

Your ornamental plants, flowers, and shrubs in your garden should be eye candy, not the candy store for the local deer population. Although it is important to note, it is impossible to completely deer-proof a garden; you can do your best to fill it with plants known for being the least desirable to these furry forest creatures. Not only are deer-resistant perennials resistant to deer, but because they are, you increase your chances of escaping pest damage.