Native Plants in Maryland for Winter Interest ‘Peppermint Pearl’ Wintergreen Wintergreen is a creeping, woody evergreen. It is great for a groundcover and woodland gardens. Showy white, bell-shaped flowers bloom in June to July and the leathery leaves...
Witch Hazel: Maryland Natives That Thrive LGS Notes: Witch hazel is a small, multistemmed tree that flowers in the fall and winter. It is deer resistant, and great for rain gardens and clay soil. The bright yellow flowers bloom in fall and early winter, sometimes in...
A Patio Makeover in Washington, DC These Washington, D.C. clients wanted to convert the underused space below their townhouse deck into a relaxing haven with a cedar hot tub. They removed the old deck and installed a bluestone path, as well as a stone pad for the hot...
Maryland Native Plants for Fall ‘Gro-low’ Fragrant Sumac ‘Gro-low’ Fragrant Sumac is a deciduous low growing shrub. It will provide lovely fall interest with it’s gorgeous orange, red and purple leaves. It also is a great bird and...
A Flagstone Landscaping Project in Rockville, MD With New Native Shade Landscape to Help with Erosion This client in Rockville had an area of bare soil where water washed through and grass wouldn’t grow. Lauren did a quick sketch of a garden plan and...
Shaded Woodland Garden A Shaded Woodland Garden located in Columbia, MD Lauren created a lovely woodland garden plan for this clients’ shady area. She wanted improved curb appeal and a naturalized looking woodland area on the corner of her property in Columbia. Since...
