Garden Blogs

Add striking blooms to your garden this winter by planting Hellebores. Check out our blog to learn more about these winter jewels.

Ready to add some winter color to your garden? Visit Patuxent Nursery today to explore our extensive selection of plants perfect for enhancing your winter landscape.

This article explores the importance of planting native plants in the home landscape, highlights examples of common native plants by season, and provides cultural requirements for each to help you make informed choices for a vibrant, sustainable garden.

Let’s explore the world of blue-colored evergreen trees and how to incorporate them into your landscape design effectively. Whether a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, you will find valuable insights here to transform your outdoor space into a breathtaking oasis.

Blue-colored evergreen trees are a class of conifers that boast stunning blue or silver-blue foliage. These trees offer a soothing, cool-toned contrast to the typical greenery found in most gardens. They are highly regarded for their exceptional color retention throughout the year, making them a staple in any landscape designer’s toolbox.

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!

To make the most of your investment and keep your decorations looking fresh throughout the season, it’s essential to take proper care of them. As a designer, I’m excited to share some valuable tips on how to extend the lifespan of your natural wreaths and roping during the holiday season.

Landscape professionals understand the importance of nurturing and maintaining the green spaces they create. This blog will let you in on some insider information that professionals use to ensure the survivability of their newly planted masterpieces.

In this guide, we’ll explore the world of perennials that thrive in cold-weather containers, adding vibrant hues and evergreen beauty to your winter garden. Discover how to design and care for these stunning arrangements, ensuring your outdoor pots remain a focal point of seasonal charm.

Ornamental cabbage, with its stunning foliage reminiscent of oversized roses, is a versatile and easy-to-care-for fall annual that can add a touch of elegance to your landscape. In this blog, we’ll explore various creative ways to incorporate ornamental cabbage into your fall garden and outdoor décor.

Winterizing your fountain is crucial to ensure it survives freezing temperatures and is ready to flow beautifully again come spring. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps to protect your outdoor fountain during winter!

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.

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…

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!

While pruning your hydrangeas may initially seem simple and unintimidating, the timing and methods used are incredibly important to the well-being of your flowering shrub. Let us show you the best practices on when and how to prune your hydrangeas!

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!

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!

Nothing makes a landscape look better than a nice fresh coat of mulch. That may be why most people mulch, but there are many reasons to mulch, and most involve plant health. As a rule, many people mulch in the spring, and cosmetically that is fine, but if your plants could speak, they would say, “Please mulch me in the winter.”

Boxwood is one of the easier plants to grow and care for, and it makes perfect plants for new gardeners because of its easygoing nature. Maryland’s climate provides one of the best climates for Boxwoods. We can grow a wide variety of the boxwood family in our gardens!

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.

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!

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.

Maryland weather can get weird, and it can be stressful for trees. Learn why an early bud and a late frost stress trees out so much, and what you can do if it happens.