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Woodie’s Picks: Four Houseplants To Bring Funky Fun To Your Indoor Space
While 2024 was a year that strongly emphasized cohesive design, beige tones, and sophisticated grace, we can’t help but feel that the new year will bring with it vibes of individualism, bold statements, and funky fun! In this blog, we will highlight the core elements of a fun, maximalist interior design space and showcase four of our favorite, most unique plants. These plants can upscale your home in ways you didn’t know were possible.
Learn MoreWoodie's Picks: Evergreen Year-Round Interest Plants
There are plenty of plants that sustain their vibrant color and beauty year-round and can be used to create a stunning four-season landscape! Check out his blog to learn more about this concept as well as learn all about four of Woodie's favorite plants that work to provide year-round interest in the landscape!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Drought Tolerant Landscape Plants
We are under a period of extremely dry weather here in eastern Maryland. As I was assessing the condition of my landscape, I kept noticing that over and over, I saw a few plants that seemed not to be affected by the drought and heat but seemed to be thriving as a result of it. I've decided that this week's Woodie's Picks would be a few of those plants.
Read MoreEnhancing Your Garden with Native Drought-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs
Incorporating native, drought-tolerant trees and shrubs into your landscape is a sustainable and beautiful way to create a resilient garden. Check out this blog to learn more about the benefits of cultivating a native drought tolerant garden, along with tips for how to start your own!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Summer Blooming Magnolia Tree Favorites
In the intense heat of summer, it can be more difficult to take in all the beauty that the season has to offer when you're melting under the hot summer sun. That's why this week, Woodie decided to highlight one of his favorite summer shade trees: The Magnolia! Check out this blog to learn all there is to know about Magnolia Trees and why they are the perfect summer statement piece for your landscape! Then, dive into Woodie's favorite Magnolia cultivars!
Read MoreWoodie's Picks: Fragrant Favorites In The Garden
Did you know scents that you smell go directly to your brains emotional center? These are the areas of the brain specifically responsible for processing emotions and memory. So, while gardening is a lot about your visual sense and adding beauty to a space, it can also play a large role on the emotional and memory-driven portion of your life. In this blog, we will highlight the impacts of fragrance in the garden, as well as dive into four of Woodie's favorite fragrant plants in the landscape!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Panicle Hydrangeas For The Summer Landscape
We’ll be the first to rave about all things Hydrangea macrophylla, but in our opinion, these beauties are just the opening act to the incredible show that is Panicle Hydrangeas come late June into the fall months. In this blog, we will first highlight the main differences between Hydrangea Paniculata and its counterpart varieties. Then, we will dive into Woodie’s four favorites when it comes to Panicle Hydrangeas.
Read MoreUnleashing Color with Dynamite Crape Myrtle
Have you ever been walking down the street in summertime, and you are suddenly stopped in your tracks by an explosion of fiery color atop the smoothest bark trunk you've ever seen? As one of the most well known Crape Myrtles on the Market, we felt the Dynamite Specifically was one worth focusing on. Keep reading this blog to learn all there is to know about the incredible specimen that is the Dynamite Crape Myrtle!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Warm Season Grasses To Elevate Your Outdoor Space
As we head into summer's peak temperatures, keeping new plantings in the landscape happy and healthy can certainly feel like a chore. Luckily, plenty of warm-season grasses can handle the heat and easily elevate your outdoor space. Keep reading to learn more about Woodie’s favorite perennial grasses for giving your space a glow-up this summer!Â
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Native Plants in Supporting Pollinators & the Environment
Native plants are a cornerstone of healthy ecosystems, offering many benefits to pollinators and the broader environment. These plants, which have evolved harmoniously with local climates, soils, and wildlife, provide pollinators with essential resources to thrive. Keep reading this blog to learn the plethora of benefits and vital role native plants play in supporting local pollinators and our environment.Â
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