A Guide to the Top 5 Hydrangea Species for Your Garden
Few shrubs carry a summer garden quite like hydrangeas. With their massive blooms and dense green foliage, they are the undisputed royalty of the warm-season landscape. Picking a hydrangea isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Different species have completely distinct personalities, sun preferences, and pruning rules. If you want to add these showstoppers to your yard, matching the right species to your specific yard conditions is the secret to success. In this blog, we will be highlighting the five most popular hydrangea species for your landscape.
Dogwoods: A Native Beauty
The species Cornus florida, Flowering Dogwood, is one of the most recognizable and beloved of all our native early flowering trees. The large showy bracts (commonly called showy flowers)
Hydrangea Pruning Tips
The showy blooms of the genus Hydrangea are hard to beat for reliable color in the garden, but when do you trim? We get this question a lot! There are basically old wood bloomers (bloom on
Starting Seeds Indoors
Are you eager to get your hands dirty and kickstart your garden before the warmth of spring arrives? Starting seeds indoors is a fantastic way to get a head start on your gardening goals,
Winter Houseplant Tips
Winter can be a tough time for your indoor plants. Their favorite spot by the window is suddenly much colder and shorter days provide less light. Some plants can even be forced into
Pet-Safe Houseplants
We get asked all the time what plants our customers can have indoors that are safe for their animals. Here are a bunch we carry that won’t harm your furry friends!
Pete’s Tips to Beating Winter Blues
I love my houseplants all year long yet I especially appreciate their presence in the fall and winter! The majority of my plants spend summer outside in various locations around my yard. I
Caring for a Cut Christmas Tree
Your freshly cut Christmas tree can stay fresh and beautiful throughout the holiday season with proper care. Follow these steps to maintain your tree.
Plant Profile: Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen)
If you’re looking for a festive, low-growing evergreen to brighten up your winter containers or holiday displays, Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as Wintergreen, is a true seasonal gem.
Forcing Paperwhites and Amaryllis
The cold weather turns outdoor gardeners into indoor gardeners. One way to cope with a long winter is to force bulbs for indoor bloom. The top choices are those bulbs native to warmer climates, they don’t need the cold to initiate blooming.
Fall is for Planting
Cooler temperatures and warm soil conditions create an ideal environment for establishing new trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers. It’s a great time to consider refreshing your garden beds or starting new projects.
Deer Resistant Ornamentals for Baltimore City & County
Remember: No plant is truly deer‑proof. Young plants, drought, and heavy browse pressure can change deer behavior. Protect new plantings for the first 1–2 seasons (fencing, repellents), and favor aromatic, fuzzy, or bitter foliage.
Building a Pollinator Garden
Pollinators are in decline and need our help. They are incredibly important as they are responsible for nearly 80% of the world’s flowering plants. Those flowers are critical in the production of
Plant Profile: Viburnum
When it comes to versatile and attractive shrubs for your garden, few options rival the beauty and functionality of viburnums. They are cherished by gardeners worldwide for their
Prepping Indoor Plants for Winter
The beginning of fall is an important time to bring your houseplants inside that were vacationing outside all summer. When night time lows reach 50, it is time to bring them inside.
Camellias: A Winter Star
The best remedy to a cold dark winter is the promise of late winter/early spring’s first blooms. No other flowering shrub quite does that with such panache as the genus Camellia.
Landscape Plants for Wet Areas
While many gardeners may shy away from soggy spots in their yards, there's a world of lush beauty waiting to be unlocked in wet areas. Embracing the moisture opens up a whole new realm
A Guide to Growing Cole Crops at Home
Cole crops are a group of cool season plants that include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and collard greens. These nutrient-packed vegetables, also known
Plant Profile: Calathea
Calathea (syn. Goeppertia) is a widely available genus of tropical plants suitable for indoor growing with as many as 10 species commonly sold in garden centers and houseplant boutiques
Plant Profile: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
I’ve found Rhaphidophora tetrasperma to be one of the easiest and most forgiving plants in my personal collection. Propagation is simple- just cut a piece of the vine below a node, place them in water for a few days or so until you see the white roots develop, then plant into moist soil.