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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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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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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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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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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November 29, 2022, In , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Top 5 Easy Care Houseplants

Why Houseplants? With snow coating the garden beds and the first spring bulbs still months away, I’m feeling even more grateful for my houseplants than I already do the rest of the year. Indoor plants have skyrocketed in popularity over the past two decades. However, houseplants are far from a new concept, dating as far back as early Greek and Roman civilization. Each generation seems to have their respective indoor […]

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

Grasses – A Forgotten Feature

By: Elena Roman If you are looking to design a new garden or feel something may be missing from an existing garden, grasses may be what you are missing. They tend to be a forgotten and underrated feature, or even focal point to gardens, despite their versatility and reliability. Their success comes from their adaptability, allowing them to sustain in every environment and climate across the globe. Grasses grow quickly, […]

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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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