Five Winter Landscaping Preparation Tips
In the wintertime here in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region, it is easy to forget about your landscaping. You have plenty of other things to do, and nothing is growing out there anyway, right? Well – it’s not quite that simple. Sure, winter isn’t exactly prime time for gardening and other landscaping activities, but you […]
Winter Landscaping Tips – How to Add Texture & Beauty to Your Yard
With winter closing in, there isn’t much to do in the garden except look forward to spring – right? No! There is plenty to do, and by performing some simple tasks you can set yourself up for a great growing season when warmer temperatures return. Not only that, you can make your landscape a bit […]
Flowers, Trees, Shrubs & More – What to Plant in the Fall
By the time fall rolls around, have you forgotten all about the idea of planting on your property? This seems like a spring activity to most people, so fall planting tends to be ignored. That is a shame. There are plenty of great options for fall planting, meaning you can position your landscape to look […]
Five Landscaping Tips for Hot, Summer Weather
One of the biggest challenges you can face when trying to landscape your property is creating a design which can withstand a long, hot summer. Hot weather is the sworn enemy of many of the traditional landscaping elements used on residential properties. If you are going to make it through the warm season with your […]
How To Prepare Your Plants & Lawn For Winter Infographic
As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter here in Maryland, West Virginia and surrounding areas of the mid-Atlantic, many homeowners tend to overlook the needs of their landscaping. Here’s an infographic featuring some great tips for how to prepare your plants and lawn for the winter season!
Ten Landscaping Mistakes People Make in the Fall/Winter Months
You probably don’t think about your landscaping in the fall and winter nearly as much as you do in the spring and summer. After all, the weather is getting colder and you are going to be spending more time indoors over the coming months – so why worry about the landscaping? Well, the decisions you […]
How to Care for Your Flowers During the Summer
Do you think your job as a gardener is done as soon as spring transitions into summer? Think again! Whether you like it or not, there are still jobs to be done during the hotter summer months if you want to get the best possible performance out of your garden. Fortunately, most of the tasks […]
Caring For Pansies In The Winter | Informational Video
At RELS, we are pleased to offer annual and perennial flowers for purchase at our Frederick, Maryland location. As spring is only a couple months away, this video includes helpful information on how to care for pansies throughout the winter season, including best soil types as well as pruning, watering and lighting tips. If you […]
10 Winter Gardening Tips
The official start of winter is just weeks away, and for areas such as Maryland and Virginia in the mid-Atlantic region, it usually means that there won’t be much opportunity for gardening. One thing you can do, though, is to not neglect your garden by following these tips! Inspect gardening structures – the winter months […]
Plants & Trees | Environmental Restoration Infographic
At RELS, we are happy to announce the addition of trees and shrubs to our landscaping product lineup. Trees, for instance, have many benefits, including providing shade and blocking wind, just to name a few. This infographic touches on the many benefits that can be had from adding trees as a landscaping feature.
Fall Landscaping Tips Infographic
Fall is a wonderful time to plant perennials and prep your lawn for next spring. This infographic (courtesy of Angie’s List) contains a variety of tips to take care of your lawn, plants, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping!
How Earthworms Help Keep Your Lawn Green & Growing
Whether you refer to them as earthworms, nightcrawlers, rainworms, or just plain ol’ worms, these crawly things help contribute to healthy, beautiful lawns in a variety of ways. Check out the infographic below from LawnCare.net to learn more about how they can benefit your grass by keeping it healthy and green!