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

Fruit Trees for Zone 7

We all know how trying it can be to grow fruit trees successfully in zone 7. Our weather patterns can be quite unpredictable at times, making it difficult to maintain a steady yield year after year. But fear not! In this article we will explore valuable tips to keep in mind when growing fruit trees in our zone. There is surprisingly a lot of variety when it comes to the […]

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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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