April 22, 2025, In , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Keep Your Pond Thriving with DC Ponds

A beautiful pond can transform your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis, attracting local wildlife and providing a soothing ambiance. However, like any natural ecosystem, ponds require regular care to maintain their health, clarity, and aesthetic appeal. That’s where DC Ponds, a trusted provider, comes in. DC Ponds specializes in providing comprehensive cleaning, maintenance, and pond repair services for residential and commercial ponds throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia. They understand […]

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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 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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June 5, 2022, In , , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Bee-Friendly Garden

By: Shannon Sullivan One of the most important tasks in the world, pollination, relies on the work of bees, bumblebees, hummingbirds, bats, butterflies, and other insects. Pollinators are important to the reproductive success of over seventy-five percent of the world’s flowering plants and over 150 food crops in the United States including blueberries, apples, oranges, squash, tomatoes, and almonds. Protecting pollinators with economically feasible and environmentally sound horticulture practices by […]

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May 3, 2022, In , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

5 Plants that Control Bad Pests

by Casey Beall With many people looking to find natural ways to repel pests and bugs, different plants have been researched and proven to repel different species. There are five common plants that are very popular in repelling insects. Pelargonium ‘Citronella’ Geranium repels mosquitos like any outdoor candle that contains citronella would do. When the plant is damaged, cut or bruised, a strong scent is released into the air. Many […]

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February 14, 2022, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Fungi in the Ecosystem

by Karl Deibert We wouldn’t have the plants we know today if fungi did not exist. They have played an integral role in how life has developed and come to flourish on this planet. Fungus generally is not something that people hold in high regard, often associated with decay and disease, which is true for some species, but there is a lot more going on out there. Humans are just […]

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