September 18, 2025, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Planted Earth Earns Three National Awards of Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2025 Planted Earth Earns Three National Awards of Excellence Sykesville, MD — Planted Earth is proud to announce it has earned three 2025 Awards of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), one of the highest honors in the landscape industry. The company was recognized with: Gold Award for the Garten Beer Garden in Severna Park, MD-Landscape Architect: Horn & Co. Silver Award for […]

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September 15, 2025, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Planted Earth Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to Beautify New Homes

Planted Earth Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to Beautify New Homes in Westminster   Westminster, MD — September 15, 2025 – Planted Earth proudly partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County this past Saturday to lend a hand in preparing the landscapes of two new family homes. A team of employees from across Planted Earth’s installation and maintenance divisions – along with office staff eager to get their hands […]

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March 26, 2024, In , , , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

The Perennial Movement

By Renee Godfrey Quillin There has been an increased focus on a new trend in 2024 that could be a garden game changer. The Perennial Movement is advocating for a more naturalistic and low-maintenance garden to celebrate the beauty of nature as the landscape changes from season to season. This creative process is accomplished by utilizing a naturalistic design, a colorful plant palette, use of natives and their cultivars, and […]

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September 14, 2023, In , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Annual Containers – More than just Annuals

By: A Super Awesome Planted Earth Employee Vibrant, overflowing containers of flowers can elevate an outdoor space from simply “nice” to amazing! Annual flowers are planted to showcase a rainbow of color from spring through fall. With thousands of varieties to choose from, there is a flower combination that will please an infinite range of tastes and styles. However, there are some containers that go above and beyond the norm. […]

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March 6, 2023, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Irrigation in New and Mature Gardens

By: Andrew Obloy A lot of things go into keeping your garden happy and healthy, mainly soil condition, sunlight, and water. An irrigation system, whether done by hand or a programmed system, is important in both new and established gardens. Our unpredictable Mid Atlantic climate, in particular, makes an irrigation system crucial to keeping your plants healthy. However, it takes knowledge of both the property and plants to make sure […]

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February 17, 2023, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests and their damage, through a variety of methods, such as biological controls, habitat manipulation, changing cultural practices and the use of resistant varieties of plants. Chemical controls are carried out in the form of applications, performed only by a certified technician. Pesticides are used after careful monitoring indicates that they […]

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November 2, 2022, In , , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Leaf Removal and the Environment

Are electric leaf blowers better than gas blowers? More and more towns and counties are implementing bans on gas leaf blowers including Chevy Chase Village and the Town of Chevy Chase. Noise pollution is often the biggest driving concern for communities deciding to ban gas leaf blowers as noise pollution directly impacts community members. An alternative to gas leaf blowers is electric leaf blowers, which are powered by a cord […]

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August 1, 2022, In , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Climbers in the Garden

By: Avery Meyers Driving through neighborhoods in DC and Northern Virginia, you will notice beautifully trained ivies and roses along walls and lattices, wisteria covering arbors, and vinca covering garden beds. Vines fill many important needs in landscaping and can be stunning when placed thoughtfully and well maintained. However, these incredible plants can have a detrimental effect on a property when used improperly or ignored. There are many diverse types […]

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February 1, 2022, In , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Right Plant, Right Place

By: Ash Green Proper plant placement plays an essential role in landscape design. It is a compromise between the science of growing plants and the desire for artistic expression with plants. It is also important to note the abundant environmental benefits associated with proper plant placement. For example, tree placement has a significant role in energy conservation. Winter sun that enters south facing windows can heat your home effectively. Evergreen […]

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