Early Spring

Planting Bare-Root Trees

Learn expert tips for planting bare-root trees successfully this spring for strong growth, healthy roots, and long-lasting landscapes.

How to Help Queen Bumblebees

Learn how to help queen bumblebees this early spring with nectar-rich flowers, safe nesting sites, and careful garden care for pollinators.

Early Native Perennials That Shine

Plant early blooming native perennials to support pollinators, add color, and create a thriving spring garden filled with nectar and beauty.

Secrets of Spring Bees

Discover how a spring native pollinators garden helps bees thrive by preserving habitat, planting early flowers, skipping pesticides, and offering water sources.

April Garden Checklist: Spring Awakening

April garden essentials focus on repairing winter damage, planting cool-season crops, feeding perennials, mulching beds, and preparing your landscape for growth.

Top Mulching Tips: How to Mulch Like a Pro (and Why It Matters)

Mulching is one of the simplest ways to transform your landscape—but the real magic happens when it’s done the right way and at the right time. If you want healthier plants, fewer weeds, and better soil, follow this step-by-step approach used by the pros 👇 🌱 Why Mulching Matters Mulch does so much more than […]

Don’t Miss Out on These Early Blooming Perennials

Don’t Miss Out on These Early Blooming Perennials Your garden’s first color, and your easiest wins After a long winter in Maryland, nothing feels better than those first blooms pushing through the soil. Early-blooming perennials aren’t just beautiful—they’re hardworking plants that solve real garden challenges. From brightening shady corners to feeding early pollinators, these varieties […]

Spotting Early Spring Natives

Learn how to identify early spring natives as they emerge, supporting pollinators and planning a healthy, thriving seasonal garden.

March Garden Momentum

Kickstart your garden with this early spring checklist: prune, divide perennials, prepare soil, start seeds indoors, and maintain tools for a vibrant season.