Should You Aerate This Spring?

Should You Aerate This Spring?

There’s a lot of misinformation online. Some of it may be intentional. But, I assume most of it comes from a misinformed source. Today, I want to clear up some common misconceptions about aerating in the spring. When doing a quick google search for the keywords...
Spring Clean Up in Four Easy Steps

Spring Clean Up in Four Easy Steps

After being trapped inside, spring gardening is a great way to shake cabin fever. When we perform a spring clean up, we typically follow four steps in the same order, pruning, clean up, edging, and mulching. I have found this order to be most efficient and makes for...
Planting Native: A Summary

Planting Native: A Summary

Buying local has become a trend. The farm to table movement, small business day, craft beer, and even handmade custom furniture are some examples of the “buy local” movement in Maryland. Beyond buying local we should also plant local. There are many benefits to using...