Lyme disease is the highest-occurring tick-borne infection in North America and is transmitted by ticks. Deer ticks, in particular, are the ticks that can pass this infection to people, and these ticks are quite small and difficult to see. Deer… Read More
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How to Spot and Treat Frost Damage on Red Maples
Many Maryland landscapes have red maples or other trees and shrubs that provide beautiful foliage and desirable growth traits throughout the year. However, this year many of these trees and shrubs are showing signs of frost damage. This can happen… Read More
Your Early Summer Lawn Care To-Do List
After Memorial Day weekend, many people’s minds turn to summer. For many homeowners, this means that their lawn requires more regular attention. If you plan your lawn care tasks effectively, you can save future costs, grow a beautiful landscape, and… Read More
Tips for Teaching Kids How to Garden
Gertrude Jekyll, a British horticulturist, and garden writer, wrote that a garden “teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; [and] above all, it teaches entire trust.” These are admirable character traits that we want our children to… Read More
6 Reasons to Begin Gardening Early in Life
If you enjoy gardening and have some kids at home who are looking for something to be engaged with, you may want to consider letting them garden with you. Learning a skill like gardening early in life can be quite… Read More
Plant These Shrubs for Healthy Homegrown Berries
Berries are some of the healthiest foods you and your family can enjoy. Better yet, they are easy to grow at home, with many berries growing on shrubs that are relatively easy to care for. If you want to undertake… Read More
How to Improve Your Landscape as a Family This Spring
If you are at home with your children during the pandemic, there are ways you can find time to improve your landscape for spring while simultaneously engaging and educating your children. You can take the time now to plant a… Read More
The Rewarding Connection Between Healthy Soil and Serotonin
If you have ever felt less anxious, less stressed, and generally happier after spending some time in your garden, there is a scientific reason for this. The Mycobacterium vaccae, which are present in healthy soil, has been proven to alter… Read More
The Health Benefits of 4 Edible Weeds Found in Your Maryland Lawn
As spring weather moves in, you may notice several weeds sprouting up on your lawn. But did you know that many of these weeds are edible? Yes, you may be able to repurpose those pesky weeds for your own culinary… Read More
4 De-Stressing Benefits of Your Family Yard
While adults are working from home and kids are finishing their school years online, and everyone feels the anxiety of the uncertain times we live in, it is more important than ever to appreciate the benefits of your family yard…. Read More
4 Tips for Maintaining a Green Lawn
The dreary weather of the fall and winter seasons may have caused your lawn to become less than what it could be. With the return of warm temperatures and more sunshine, you probably want your yard to look as green… Read More
The 9 Benefits of Mulching Your Garden
Well-tended landscapes require proper and careful mulching. Mulch acts as a protective barrier around plants and bare soil. This barrier can consist of a variety of decomposing organic materials, including wood chips, pine needles, and straw or non-organic materials like… Read More