On the surface, it might seem like landscaping and gardening don’t change much from year to year. After all, the basic concepts of putting plants in the right place to succeed, watering and fertilizing them appropriately, and staying ahead of the weeds are time-tested. However, even if the basics of landscaping and gardening are relatively […]
It is easy to overlook shrubs as part of your overall landscaping strategy. Sure, they play an important role in many designs, but they tend to be forgotten as homeowners pay more attention to their lawn and the flowers. Of course, if your shrubs are going to thrive and play the role in your landscape […]
When you get down to work on your home’s landscaping, you have any number of options at your disposal. Just a quick search of the web will reveal more landscaping ideas than you could possibly imagine. Are all of these ideas right for your needs? Of course not. Some of them will be perfect, however, […]
Trees can make for a beautiful addition to your landscape. However, before you start digging holes for your new trees, there are a few things you will want to consider. You want to make sure the tree has the best possible opportunity to thrive for years to come, so you don’t want to shortcut the […]
Gardening is a great hobby, but the use of chemicals is off-putting for many people who would prefer to maintain an organic garden. Fortunately, there are many quality alternatives to chemicals, meaning you can grow a beautiful garden without having to poison the soil in one way or another. In this article, we are going […]
When you think about adding elements to your landscape, dirt probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Obviously, the dirt you use on your property is not going to be the star of the show. Rather, it is going to play in the background, providing a home for all of the beautiful plants […]
If you are serious about your garden, you should already know that mulching can be a great way to improve the health of your plants and trees. But do you know how to mulch properly? Even experienced gardeners frequently make mistakes that can lead to negative outcomes. The 10 tips listed below should help keep […]
The big advantage to planting perennials in your garden is that you will not need to plant them again next year. With the ability to live through the winter weather and come back again next spring, perennial flowers are loved for their durability and consistency. However, you do need to take some steps in order […]
Flowers can add tremendous appeal to any landscape. Even if you have a relatively ‘boring’ property, you can quickly spruce it up through the addition of just a few beautiful flowers. But which flowers should you add? A trip to the local nursery is likely to provide more questions than answers. You will see many […]
Depending on how you feel about the summer heat here around Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region, you may be happy to see the fall season arrive – or you may be sad to see summer go. Either way, you will need to be sure to pay careful attention to the needs of your trees at […]