November 12, 2025, In , , , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Your 2026 Outdoor Wish List Starts Here

Why limit wish lists to what fits under the tree? At Planted Earth, we believe the best gifts are the ones you can step outside and enjoy all year long. Here’s what to add to your 2026 Outdoor Wish List: Landscape Lighting Magic – Extend your evenings with a little sparkle that makes your garden glow. Cozy Fire Features – Outdoor fireplaces or fire pits — perfect for s’mores, stories, […]

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November 6, 2025, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

5 Things to Do in Your Landscape Before Winter Arrives

November is often the “quiet” month …leaves are falling, the days feel shorter, and most homeowners assume the outdoor season has officially ended. But from a horticultural standpoint, November is one of the most important months of the year. The work you do now determines how well your property weathers winter and how beautifully it rebounds next spring. Here are five tasks to consider before the cold sets in. 1. Give […]

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October 21, 2025, In , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

What’s the Secret to a Perfect Prune?

As the vibrant colors of fall begin to fade, many homeowners assume it’s time to hang up their garden tools until spring. But here’s a little-known secret: winter is one of the best times of year to prune. When trees and shrubs go dormant, their energy shifts from growing leaves to strengthening their root systems. This rest period offers the perfect opportunity to shape, rejuvenate, and encourage healthier growth for […]

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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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