April 14, 2025, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

7 Updates Your Backyard Needs

7 Updates Your Backyard Needs A backyard isn’t just a patch of grass anymore — it’s a lifestyle space, a sanctuary, and often the heart of outdoor entertaining. We build and maintain landscapes that blend beauty with functionality, creating personalized spaces that fit your life and elevate your property. Here are 7 essential landscaping features that we love in 2025: Fire Pit or Fireplace A fire feature brings warmth, ambiance, […]

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April 4, 2025, In , , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Gardening is Cheaper than Therapy

By: Renee Godfrey Quillin It has been shown there are many benefits to gardening, whether it be an herb, vegetable, or ornamental garden, being outside and working with the earth is one of the best things one can do to increase overall wellbeing, improve mental health, and help the environment. Gardening improves health and well-being. Exercise from the rewarding physical activity of gardening increases mobility, balance, and core strength. The […]

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March 19, 2025, In , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Be the Envy of Your Neighborhood with Stunning Outdoor Sound

There’s something special about enjoying music in the great outdoors—the perfect playlist, the soothing sound of running water, or the immersive experience of a backyard movie night. But to truly elevate your outdoor entertainment, you need a sound system that delivers crystal-clear audio, unmatched durability, and seamless integration into your landscape. We believe your outdoor space should be more than just beautiful—it should be an experience. That’s why we install […]

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March 10, 2025, In , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

4 Benefits of Spring Cleanup NOW

4 Benefits of Initial Spring Cleanup NOW As winter loosens its grip and the first signs of spring emerge, many homeowners begin to think about their outdoor spaces. March is the perfect time to get a head start on landscaping with an early spring cleanup and fresh mulch application. In the Mid-Atlantic region, where seasonal transitions can be unpredictable, taking proactive steps now can make a significant difference in the […]

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March 7, 2025, In , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Winter Cleanup Tasks for a Healthy Spring Yard

Winter may seem like a time to take a break from yard work, but it’s actually the perfect time to get ahead on seasonal cleanup and set the stage for a lush, healthy landscape in spring. A little winter prep goes a long way in ensuring your yard emerges vibrant and strong when the warmer months arrive. Winter Cleanup Tasks for a Healthy Spring Yard: Clear Out Debris Leaves, fallen […]

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February 24, 2025, In , , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

2025 Perennial Plant of the Year

By: Renee Godfrey Quillin Every year since 1990 the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) votes on the Perennial Plant of the Year (PPOY) by its members. I am happy to announce the PPOY for 2025 is Pycnanthemum muticum which is commonly known as Short Toothed Mountain Mint or simply put, Mountain Mint. Mountain Mint is native to Eastern North America which ranges as north as Maine, south as Florida and as […]

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

Edible Landscape

By: Shannon Sullivan     Learn the basics for planning, prepping, planting, and harvesting for a successful edible garden. Choose the correct site, most edible crops need full sun to grow at least 6 – 8 hours per day. Raised beds allow you to garden in all types of conditions when dealing with poor or compacted soils, space, and maintenance. Edible landscaping boarders add beauty by mixing edible flowers throughout your […]

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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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January 5, 2023, In , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

2023 Color of the Year: Terra Cotta

By Renee Godfrey Quillin The Garden Media Group announced that their pick for the 2023 Color of the Year is Terra Cotta. A new year gives rise to a fresh focus on the garden and no other better way to do so but with incorporating the timeless material with the warm and earthy tones of terra cotta pottery. This made me reflect on how modern design has strayed away from […]

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