If you are looking for evergreen trees to provide screening, be sure to always research mature plant size and form to make sure the...

Adding native flowering perennials can attract butterflies, bees, and birds to your yard, and add seasonal color! Native perennials have...

We are fortunate in the Washington DC metropolitan area to have several recent cultivars that allow us to include some favorite native...

Updated design concepts showcased on home improvement TV and in magazines often involve clearing mature trees, installing large areas of...

A few low-cost landscape improvements and maintenance can help make your home more attractive to buyers; for example: Lawn care can have...

Proper pruning methods can help keep your shrubs healthy and the desired size; and proper timing for pruning certain species can ensure...

What are some ways that we can design and plant our yards to help create a more sustainable landscape? Plant a tree: A tree helps offset...

In the Washington DC metro area, we are lucky to have a great selection of indigenous and ornamental compact trees that will thrive in...

To find the best solutions for drainage issues in your yard, you can start by assessing the existing conditions. Identify the sources and...

To solve issues in your yard where storm water run-off is not adequately draining, one solution to include may be a dry stream. To...

To address drainage issues in your yard, an option to include may be a French drain. To determine the best drainage solutions for your...

A rain garden may be a solution to address drainage issues in your yard. But as always, start by assessing the existing conditions; see...

In nature, plants are typically grouped in masses or drifts, with each mass contrasting in height, scale, texture; and foliage and flower...

Whether it's the contrasting foliage color of masses of shade perennials, or colorful flowering perennials, your shade garden can have...

Here are a few commonly-seen maintenance mistakes and suggested maintenance practices. 1. Mulch Volcanos (installing excessive mulch at...

Here are a few common landscape and hardscape design mistakes, along with a few suggested solutions. 1. the wrong plant selection for the...

The fall of 2020 was part of what's called a mast year, which occurs every 5 to 10 years. During a mast year, oaks produce an extra...

Add lighting, furnishings, and plants to create inviting spaces for gatherings with friends and family on your patio or deck during the...

Autumn is a great time for gardening, such as lawn care, installing plants and bulbs and preparing your garden for the cold months ahead....

Creating a welcoming entry may be as simple as adding groupings of perennials and plants with seasonal interest, or perhaps you're...

- why would I consider planting a tree? - how to select the best tree for the site? - what are some suggested native / ornamental trees?

landscape design ideas might be found in nature or the built spaces around us, whether discovered during travels or just a walk in the...

Add visual interest by including: Colorful berries such as in Winterberry or evergreen holly trees and shrubs. Interesting bark, such as...

a few simple steps can help make sure your garden looks great all winter and better withstands snow: Pruning: structurally prune shrubs...