Turn your patios, balconies, and entryways into dynamic landscapes bursting with color, texture, and architectural drama with container scaping!
Living fences, composed of trees, shrubs and plants, offer a lush, eco-friendly, and visually appealing alternative to traditional fences. See what shrubs might work best for you and tips for taking care of them…
When you know the six basics of gardening, including how plants grow, what they need to thrive, and how to care for them, you can get more confident and enhance your enjoyment of plants!
Growing your own vegetables from seed can be rewarding and cost-saving! Get our easy-reference Vegetable Seed-Planting Guide.
Did you know that pollinators are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food? It’s their critical participation in pollinating flowering plants that make this possible. In addition to the food we eat, pollinators support healthy ecosystems that clean the air, stabilize soils, protect from severe weather, and support other wildlife.
Waiting for spring to arrive? There are plenty of things we can do now to plan for a new, a better, a more fruitful season in our gardens. It’s time to start planning!
If you’re on the fence about all this “going native” talk, and not sure its worth the effort to choose native plants, this is the read for you!
When designing your garden’s color pallette, use color-wheel theories for a stronger, more focused theme. Check out these inspirational gardens.
Fire pits are not too difficult to build and you don’t need any fancy equipment. We’ll walk you through the steps to do it yourself…
In our zone 7 area here in Reston, Virginia area, we are crazy about these show-off plans for fall garden beauty. Mums, violas, pansies, flowering kale and croton are a few of our favorites. See how these can liven up your fall garden.
As our planet faces the challenges of changing weather patterns and warming temperatures, it’s becoming increasingly important to adapt our gardening practices to ensure sustainability. One of the most effective ways to create a resilient and beautiful outdoor space is through xeriscaping.
Planting trees and shrubs in the fall gives your new trees and shrubs a better chance for good root development before winter.
Dive into our curated collection of seasonal designs and plant combo ideas to transform your space with autumn’s rich colors and textures.
Reston Farm Garden Market is here with all the things you need to help you successfully grow and harvest your food, from plants to soils to amendments.
The trend of “rewilding” is gaining momentum. If you haven’t heard of this, it’s essentially what it sounds like: returning your garden to a more “wild” state, and managing it in a way that allows nature to play a bigger role in your landscape design.
As our planet faces the challenges of changing weather patterns and warming temperatures, it’s becoming increasingly important to adapt our gardening practices to ensure sustainability. One of the most effective ways to create a resilient and beautiful outdoor space is through xeriscaping.
Have you ever wondered why particular plants attract particular pollinators? 🌸 It’s like nature’s very own matchmaking service, ensuring that each plant and their pollinator partner thrives. Take a look at some of these plant-pollinator pairings so you can cultivate your garden so it becomes a buzzing, fluttering paradise.
Are you ready to transform your yard into a buzzing haven for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators? Our zone 7 offers a fabulous climate for a wide variety of plants that attract and support our vital pollinator friends. 🌼 Let’s dive into the delightful world of pollinator gardening and discover how to create a vibrant, valuable garden that’s brimming with life.
Maryland offers some really nice and diverse public-access gardens you’ll want to check out. From expansive spaces, arboretums and conservatories. And if you’re in or heading to the Eastern Shore, there’s one you really don’t want to miss if you’re into native plants and conservation.
From northern Virginia, to the coast and west towards the mountains, Virginia has a wealth of amazing public gardens to visit! There’s something for all tastes in our home state, and inspiration about for every season. We’ve curated a list of our faves along with photos we just want to dive into.