There is nothing more pleasing to the eye than the sight of a vast, colorful meadow of wildflowers. If you’re striving to recreate this natural beauty at your own home, there are several steps you must take to ensure the… Read More
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4 Ways to Follow Nature’s Lead with Native Plants
By gardening with native plants, you’re directly supporting nature by establishing a beautiful, beneficial landscape. August’s cooling temperatures make it the perfect time to start planning your fall garden or landscape. Are you ready to follow nature’s lead? Discover four… Read More
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5 Ways to Ready Your Native Plants for Fall
As summer is waning and thoughts are turning to fall foliage, it is easy to assume your gardening is done till next spring. However, fall is still a good time to plant and re-energize your native plants.
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A Late Summer’s Guide to Lawn Care
August is one of the most important times for lawn care because the actions you take now will ensure the health of your grass throughout the fall and early winter. The July rainfall has brought our lawns back to life,… Read More
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The Benefits of Tree Shelters
Native plants are often a resilient species, but sometimes they need a bit of help to grow and thrive. If you are planting native trees, consider protecting the plants during their early stages with tree shelters. Read on to learn more about… Read More
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Maintaining Your Garden During the Rainy Season
As you have probably noticed, the mid-Atlantic region has been getting drenched this July. With the record-breaking weather, it seems as if the rain will never let up! Flooding has grown more and more prevalent this summer, and the soaking… Read More
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How to Protect Your Garden from Hungry Wildlife
We all garden for different reasons: growing flowers for their beauty, growing native plants to help the ecosystem, or growing fruits and vegetables to eat. Either way, it’s terrible to head out to the garden and find everything has been… Read More
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4 Ways to Take Care of a Newly Planted Tree
New trees are delicate creatures that require the right approach to help them grow and become strong and thriving plants. Home and property owners love trees because of the shade they give the property and the enhanced beauty they add… Read More
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How to Protect Your Native Plants From the Summer Heat
As you’re tending to your gardens this summer, it’s important to remember that even native plants need little extra help dealing with the heat.
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5 Gardening Tips for Planting Under Trees
Trees add beauty, shade, and dimension to every landscape. They also add a unique obstacle for gardeners who want to plant other types of plants under the tree. As the branches block the light and warmth of the sun, it… Read More