If you already love to sink your hands elbow-deep into the good earth, your coping skills for dealing with the stress and unpredictability of the coronavirus quarantine are far superior to many. For those of you still up to your eyeballs in harrowing news reports and negative social media, put down the remote and back […]
Cleaning up your garden area, especially after Maryland’s warm, wet, windy winter, can be a daunting task. Use this 15-point checklist to help pace yourself so you can see progress and stay motivated while you get your flower beds and shrubs cleaned up. Check for Signs of Growth In Maryland, some of the earliest “proof […]
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 […]
As a gardener, you probably already know that both mulch and compost are important to the success and long-term health of your plants and flowers. But do you actually know the difference between these two materials? Although the terms seem to be used interchangeably by many people, mulch and compost are actually different things, and […]
Caring for a beautiful garden takes more than just time – it also takes careful planning and smart decision making. The choices that you make when caring for your plants will be directly reflected in the way they look all season long. Using mulch is one of the choices that you can make to increase […]