August is the perfect time to start planning for your 2026 spring garden. While it may feel too early to think about blooms, fall is the season when spring-flowering bulbs need to be planted. By preparing now, you’ll ensure your garden bursts with color after the long winter months. Why Plan in August? Ordering bulbs early gives you the best selection of varieties and guarantees your favorites won’t sell out. […]
August 5, 2025,
In Landscaping, Uncategorized,
Staying Ahead of Summer Fungal Issues with IPM
August heat and humidity can bring more than just discomfort—they also create ideal conditions for fungal diseases in your landscape. Our team uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to keep your property healthy, balanced, and looking its best year-round. What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests—like insects, fungi, and diseases—by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools. Rather than automatically spraying chemicals, we […]
April 22, 2025,
In Design, Landscaping, Mutualistic Relationship, Naturescaping,
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 […]
April 14, 2025,
In Edible Landscape, Fresh Garden, Landscaping, Mutualistic Relationship, Native plants,
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, […]
April 4, 2025,
In Ecological, Fresh Garden, Herb Gardening, Landscaping, Mutualistic Relationship, Sustainability, Symbiotic,
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 […]
March 7, 2025,
In Garden Care, Landscaping, seasonal cleanup,
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 […]
February 24, 2025,
In Ecological, Edible Landscape, Fresh Garden, Landscaping, Native plants, Naturescaping, Sustainability,
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 […]
March 26, 2024,
In Design, Ecological, Environmental Stewardship, Mutualistic Relationship, Native plants, Naturescaping, Planted Earth, Sustainability,
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 […]
December 28, 2023,
In Ecological, Garden Care, Houseplants, Sustainability, Symbiotic,
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 […]
September 14, 2023,
In Design, Fresh Garden, Garden Care, Planted Earth,
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. […]