The occasional warm spells we’ve been getting this winter have offered teasing hints of spring. So it’s only natural that you’re itching to get outside and start prepping your garden. There are many things you can do to satisfy that craving and ready your garden beds...
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness week! In celebration we are listing the top 4 plants NOT to plant in Maryland and some native plants to plant instead. Some plants exhibit more ‘invasiveness’ than others. The degree of invasiveness changes...
Warm Winter Weather Woes- What to Do! Water and Weed! Wow- it has been such a warm season this year! In some ways it feels like winter never came. Us gardeners are wondering what the heck we should do. Here are some thoughts: 1. If you have plants that are not...
Protecting Boxwoods From Winter Damage At Lauren’s Garden Service we get this question a lot! How can we protect our boxwoods from winter damage? Some say to wrap the shrubs in burlap- is this helpful? Boxwoods add a unique, formal, elegant look to a garden....
Winter Garden Preparation: Perennials What do you need to do to prepare your perennials for the winter ahead? Not much! But read on to find out more! Click here to learn more Watering If the weather is dry, as it has been recently in Columbia, Ellicott City and...
