Is Mulch Safe for My House? Many people have asked me this question over the years. They are concerned about attracting termites to their house. Here is some good information about best mulching practices! Does Mulch Attract Termites to My House? No- termites will...
Winter Pruning Tips Wondering what shrubs need pruning in December and January in Howard County, MD? Winter is a great time to prune. Lets face it- there isn’t a lot of other garden tasks for winter and we tend to be so busy keeping up with our gardens in...
Our Guide to Hand Tools Here are some of our favorite gardening hand tools and how to use them! Hand Hoe: The hand hoe is good for smaller weeds with shallower root systems. The shape of the blade allows it to pull more of the weed’s root system out of the...
Leave Your Leaves! First, we will address the myth that if you do leave the leaves in your lawn, it will kill your grass and your plants. This is not true, especially if you use a lawn mower that can shred leaves into smaller pieces. If you have a mulching mower or a...
PA Fieldstone Terraced Garden Bed with Native Plantings This client had us come out and ‘renovate’ his garden beds. We removed some plantings, transplanted some plants and added new ones. Often clients will ask us to ‘organize’ their gardens....
