Why You Should Mulch Your Garden in the Fall

The dog days of summer are slowly fading into crisp fall mornings. For those who love their landscaping and garden beds, it’s […]

How to Care for Perennials in the Summer Months

All winter, you waited. Through the cold, you waited. Through the snow, through the ice, you waited. Then, finally, it happened. Spring! […]

Warm weather brings sunny ideas for your landscaping and flowerbeds. The sky’s the limit! Well, the sky and your old, faded mulch. […]

In many regions of the country, tucking your perennials in for the long, cold winter requires the spreading of a protective blanket […]

In last month’s blog, we talked about the basics of garden planning, including clearing the ground, enriching, tilling, and turning your soil […]

If you already love to sink your hands elbow-deep into the good earth, your coping skills for dealing with the stress and […]

Cleaning up your garden area, especially after Maryland’s warm, wet, windy winter, can be a daunting task. Use this 15-point checklist to […]

If you are serious about your garden, you should already know that mulching can be a great way to improve the health […]

As a gardener, you probably already know that both mulch and compost are important to the success and long-term health of your […]

Caring for a beautiful garden takes more than just time – it also takes careful planning and smart decision making. The choices […]