
Bay-Wise Gardening Tips to Preserve the Chesapeake Bay
Did you know that stormwater runoff, water that reaches the bay after a rainstorm, is actually a huge cause of ocean pollution? This water carries litter, pet …
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Give the Raking and Mulching to Someone Else
Just a short while ago, your yard was the scene for fun and relaxation. But when fall comes around, there’s so much to do to get the yard ready for its long …
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Top Plants for Shady Gardens
There's a common misconception that a shady garden means a dreary garden, but just because your garden doesn't get full sun all day long doesn't mean it can't …
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How Can a Landscaping Company Do Your Yard Good?
If your yard or property needs a refresher, Homestead Gardens award-winning Landscaping Division can help you with everything from generating design ideas to …
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Warmly Welcome Visitors with a Beautiful Entrance Garden
The front entrance of the home or business makes an important first impression on visitors. If you've driven the streets of Davidsonville recently, you may …
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Now's the Best Time to Do Landscaping. Seriously.
December Landscaping Most people wait until spring to even THINK about improving their yards and they look pretty incredulous when I tell them that NOW is the …
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Creating a Zen Garden in a Small Lakeside Space
Annapolis Garden of Sue and Perry Luzwick, after spring planting. Time to share another before-and-after story from our Landscaping Division - this one via …
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Backyard Make-Over Starts with Great Hardscaping
Scott and Michelle Loose's new patio Hardscaping is the insider's term for anything in the landscape that's NOT a plant. So, patios, arbors, fire pits, …
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Inspiration for Designing Gorgeous Borders
Inspiration Landscape designers Heather Davidson and Scott Freedman passed along some design and plant wisdom at a recent Winter Workshop, and for those who …
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