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Now that the ground has started to cool off, it’s a good time to put in your bulbs for spring flowers. Most bulbs need between 12 and 16 weeks of continual chilling to produce flowers. Plant too early and they’ll sense warmer soil temps, get all confused, and break bud way too early on very […]
Many states have “native plant” societies, and Maryland is no exception. Thanks to the awareness raised by organizations in our own backyard, such as Brookside Gardens, the National Arboretum, and the U.S. Botanic Garden, more people are now eager to use native plants in their landscapes.
But what is a “native” plant? Native plants are those […]
People who are really serious plant collectors tend to scoff at the idea of using a “color palette” when planning or adding to their gardens. “Too limiting,” they sniff. Well, there’s no harm in trying to stay within some boundaries,
Every gardening enthusiast — indeed, every homeowner, whether they like to play in the dirt or not — comes face to face with the hard reality of having some shrubs and plants that they just don’t like, want, or need.
I like to tell my clients that one of the many reasons I love gardening is […]
This weekend is the last hurrah before Thanksgiving arrives, attendant with all the preparations that follow in planning for the December holidays. So what should a gardener be doing?
Stumble it!