Garden Blogs

This blog will guide you through selecting the best fall annuals, planting tips, and how to combine them with perennials for a truly stunning seasonal garden.

Shade gardens are an excellent way to brighten up dark spots in your landscape or build a cool backyard oasis. You do not need much space to begin your shade garden: you can even make one in a container! Let us help you get started on your shade garden.

Selecting the right type of pottery is crucial for the health and aesthetics of your plants, especially during the winter months when cold temperatures can impact both the containers and the plants they hold. In this article, we will explore the different types of pottery, their winter care requirements, and the advantages of each.

By incorporating vibrant colors, captivating textures, and dynamic elements, you can create a summer landscape that is not only visually stunning but also invigorating and inviting. Let’s explore various ways to add excitement to your summer landscape, from incorporating bold blooms and lush foliage to embracing unique design features and creating inviting outdoor living areas!

Transforming your balcony into a green oasis is a beautiful way to bring nature into your urban living space. With the proper selection of plants, you can create a lush and inviting balcony garden that enhances your outdoor experience and provides a peaceful sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of city life!

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.

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:

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.

Combination planters and mixed hanging baskets are perfect ways to add color, texture, and joy to your outdoor living spaces. Check out these ten stunning planter recipes for a kickstart into spring. Just add a planter and some soil, water, and sun – instant color!

Once the cool, crisp evening air arrives in autumn and pumpkin spice cycles back to the market, porch flower planters become a staple of every household. The relentless heat of summer made it difficult to give your container plantings enough water to make up for the constant scorch of the summer sun. Thankfully, the autumn sun is much more forgiving and your container garden can reemerge with a plethora of foliage, fruit, and blooms.

Keeping potted plants alive is a learned skill, and there is no reason you can’t learn to do it, too. To help you out and get you started on your plant-care journey, we’ve put together this tutorial on everything you need to know about how to take care of potted plants. By the time we’re finished here, you’ll be ready to put these skills into practice. So grab your gardening gloves and potting soil and let’s get started.

Looking for a unique gift for mom? Check out these great potted plants any mother will love and stop by our nursery in Bowie, MD.

Ready to start your garden but you’re short on space? Maybe you live in an apartment or townhouse or space is limited in your yard. Or, you just want to add an extra pop of color on the patio or porch. No worries – container gardening can be an easy and quick fix. All you need is the container, soil, fertilizer and plants

Last week, we kicked off our National Perennial Month blog series to feature our favorite perennials all month long. We kicked off the series with sun-loving perennials. This week we’re showing off some of our favorite shade lovers.