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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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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December 28, 2023, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Electroculture

By: Renee Godfrey Quillin A new year can bring new perspectives to the landscape or at least bring back centuries old lost practice. Electroculture is the use of copper wire to harness the Earth’s energy to boost the soil and stimulate plant growth. While some will speculate that this falls under the classification of a pseudoscience, many have seen existential results to prove otherwise. We will explore the beneficial properties […]

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November 10, 2023, In , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Benefits of Houseplants

By: Renee Godfrey Quillin There is nothing like walking into the greenhouse at your local garden center and get an overwhelming sense of euphoria. Why is that? Is it the fresh smell, the endless ambiance of beautiful flora or even the warm humid atmosphere? It lies much deeper than our simple five senses. Houseplants provide a range of health benefits such as improved mental clarity and decreased depression that leads […]

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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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