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.
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!
So you want a rain garden! Where should you start digging? How deep should your rain garden be? What should you plant in your garden? We give you all the steps to follow to create your own smart and beautiful rain garden!
Rain gardening has SO many benefits. It can absorb runoff pollutants, save you money on water and lawn maintenance, and provide a place for native wildlife to thrive. Here’s how to get started.
You can improve rainwater absorption (fewer puddles in your yard!) AND have a beautiful and beneficial space by creating a lovely 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.
Knowing when to prune is critical to strengthening flowering on the different hydragea varieties; some bloom on new wood and some bloom on old wood.
Gardening is a wonderful journey, especially when you’re just starting out. The fall season offers an exciting opportunity to plant shrubs that will flourish in the upcoming year. We’ll introduce you to some amazing shrubs to plant in the fall, the how-tos of planting them, and why fall is the ideal time for your gardening activities.
Here’s your essential list of August garden activities you’ll want to finish or at least get started before fall arrives.
Know the difference between the good bugs and the bad bugs in your garden. Learn how to attract the good bugs, and how to safely treat for bad bugs.
Powdery mildew is a common fungus that affects a wide variety of plants. The good news is it can be easily identified. Know how to spot it and treat it!
Check out how easy it is to have dwarf bushes developed by Bushel & Berry®, created especially for the home gardener. Grow them in containers or in your garden.
Overwatering plants is one of the most common ways plants die. If you’re not sure what to do, read on for the proper ways to water your garden and your plants.
A “food forest” is a fully enclosed ecosystem designed so it can take care of almost everything on its own. In other words, little to no maintenance. Learn how to implement your own food forest.
Use a vertical garden to define a particular space, say a wall, a screen, or a length of fence. Creating a vertical garden can be as simple as you want.