Flowering ground covers, such as chamomile, thyme, yarrow and self-heal, can be wonderful choices for your tapestry lawn!
The trend of “rewilding” is gaining momentum this year. 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.
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.
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.
When you’re looking for inspiration for your garden design, plant selections, companion plantings and landscape design, don’t miss checking out our local botanical gardens, arboretums and other public-garden spaces. We’ve gathered a comprehensive list of great places to visit in Washington, DC where you’ll find plenty of inspiration and good vibes. Best of all, many are free and open year-round!
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!
You can improve rainwater absorption (less puddles in your yard!) AND have a beautiful & beneficial space by creating a downspout garden.
You can improve rainwater absorption (less puddles in your yard!) AND have a beautiful & beneficial space by creating a downspout garden.
You can improve rainwater absorption (less puddles in your yard!) AND have a beautiful & beneficial space by creating a downspout garden.
When you’re out shopping for flowers at Reston Farm Garden Market, you’ll notice a large selection of our Proven Winners plants are now packaged in Eco+ Grande® and Eco+ Quart® pots.
When designing your garden’s color pallette, use color-wheel theories for a stronger, more focused theme. Check out these inspirational gardens.
Growing your own vegetables from seed can be rewarding and cost-saving! Get our easy-reference Vegetable Seed-Planting Guide.
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!
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…