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
Why Should Your Custom Home Be ENERGY STAR Certified?
If you decide to have a custom home built, one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself is to choose to have that home built to be ENERGY STAR certified. Saving energy isn’t just good for the environment,… Read More
What is Grandma Camp?
Grandma Camp, also known as Cousin Camp, is a newer trend that began gaining popularity in recent years. The idea behind Grandma Camp is simple—bring all the grandkids together for some quality time with the grandparents and each other. This… Read More
Tips For Designing the Exterior of Your Custom Home
When your mind is on building a custom home, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about the interior—the size of the kitchen, the bathroom design, how fabulous and functional your entryway should be, how many bedrooms and offices… 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
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
March is officially here, and that means the wonderful Cherry Blossom Festival is coming! Every year, the stunning cherry blossom trees that were gifted to America by Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo back in 1912 come into bloom, littering the… Read More
The Best Additions For Better Outdoor Living
It already feels like spring is here, and mild weather makes for excellent outdoor living. Outdoor living areas are one of the hottest home design trends because they create an extra living space where families can go for a change… Read More