Last week, we featured the first half of our gardening shopping list for beginners. This week, we are finishing up the list by going over the important tools needed to work the soil, as well as an honorable mention that… Read More
Gardening Shopping List For Beginners (Part 1)
When you’re just beginning your gardening journey, you might be tempted to get started with a few small tools and some seeds to see where it goes. It’s understandable to hesitate when it comes to buying a bunch of gardening… Read More
Native Trees For Your Maryland Property
If you’re looking for native plants to add to your Maryland property, there are many flowers, shrubs, and trees that are great options. This is not an exhaustive list of native Maryland trees to choose from, but hopefully, it will… Read More
Native Shrubs For Your Maryland Garden
A garden is at its best when it has a well-rounded selection of flowers, shrubs, and trees. We have already gone over some of the great native flowers that can be planted in Maryland gardens, so now we’re going to… Read More
Native Flowers For Your Maryland Garden
If you’re planning a brand new garden this spring or looking to overhaul your current one, there’s no better choice than going for native flora. Choosing native flowers, shrubs, and trees can make caring for your garden easier since these… Read More
Fun Spring Activities For the Whole Family
The first day of spring is this Monday, March 20th—that means it’s time for fun spring activities that you can do with your whole family. The beautiful, mild winter season is coming to a close, and it’s about time to… Read More
Tips For Gardening in a Wet Climate
It has been a very wet winter season this year, and this much rain can really wreak havoc on an unprepared garden. Overwatered plants are susceptible to rot and disease, and they can suffer from being too wet for too… Read More
How to Winterize Your Yard for Wildlife
Winter is coming, and for some people, it means a time of year when we worry a little bit about our local wildlife and wonder how we can help them get through this difficult season. There’s a bit of a… Read More
Family-Friendly Fall Activities (Part 2)
Last week, we began covering some of the many family-friendly fall activities by starting with the quintessential trip to a local pumpkin patch. This week, we’re going to branch out to other fun fall activities that will provide plenty of… Read More
Should You Leave the Leaves?
Fall is here, and with it comes the promise of many autumn traditions—pumpkin spice, Halloween, and the annual raking of the leaves. It’s a chore that has been undertaken (and even enjoyed) by many over the generations. The leaves look… Read More