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May 17, 2023

Secret Garden Tour Restores Mystery to Annapolis June 2023

A beloved Annapolis tradition, the annual Hammond-Harwood House Secret Garden Tour will be held for the 22nd year this spring. This special event, scheduled for June […]
April 19, 2023

How to Celebrate National Garden Month in Annapolis – Part 2

Part 2 will cover four beautiful ways to celebrate National Garden Month this April.   1) Buy Plants   Serious gardeners get thrills checking out local […]
April 12, 2023

May Gardening Tips for Annapolis

May is an excellent time for gardening in Annapolis, and knowing what to do during the month will prepare your lawn, flowerbeds, and vegetable garden for […]
April 12, 2023

How to Celebrate National Garden Month in Annapolis – Part 1

Warmer weather typically arrives in Annapolis by April, National Garden Month. There isn’t a better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than gardening, and the […]
March 22, 2023

April’s Top Gardening Jobs – Part 2

Part 2 will discuss more of April’s top gardening jobs.
February 16, 2023

March Into Spring for Your Maryland Garden – Part 2

Part 2 will cover more Maryland gardening tasks and tips for March.
February 10, 2023

March Into Spring for Your Maryland Garden – Part 1

Spring is about to arrive in Maryland, and green thumbs will have a lot to do in their gardens. Although early spring weather can be a […]
January 18, 2023

What You Can Do for Your Garden in January – Part 2

Part 2 will cover Bug Inspect Indoor Plants, Christmas Recycling, Inventory Check, and Start Planning for Spring.   Bug Inspect Indoor Plants   Although it is […]
December 21, 2022
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Keep Your Garden Growing This Winter – Part 2

Part 2 will cover more great ways to maintain your garden through the coldest months.  
December 14, 2022
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Keep Your Garden Growing This Winter – Part 1

Winter is the season to imagine, plan, and prep for next spring’s garden. You can do several tasks in your garden to keep it thriving during […]
November 23, 2022

Plant & Landscaping Care for Your Winter Garden – Part 2

Part 2 will cover Hardscaping, Holiday Decorations, and Attracting Wildlife.   Hardscaping Your property will not be complete without several hardscaping elements, such as fountains, walks, […]
November 16, 2022
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Plant & Landscaping Care for Your Winter Garden – Part 1

Caring for your garden to remain beautiful throughout the year is hard work. There are many tasks to complete, and remembering what was effective in the […]
October 26, 2022
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Pre-Winter Landscaping Ideas & Tips – Part 2

Part 2 will discuss more pre-winter landscaping ideas and tips.
October 12, 2022
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Pre-Winter Landscaping Ideas & Tips – Part 1

Landscaping for many of us means lush lawns, blooming flowers, warm temperatures, and sunshine. Although fall and winter won’t be as green, there are actually lots […]
September 22, 2022

How to Prep Your Garden for Fall & Winter – Part 2

Part 2 will cover Prune Perennials, Divide & Plant Bulbs, Plant Cover Crops, Nourish With Compost, and Replenish Your Mulch.
September 12, 2022

How to Prep Your Garden for Fall & Winter – Part 1

Autumn has arrived, and the change of seasons is here. Perennials may now be dropping their leaves or blushing with color. The annual vegetables you have […]
August 26, 2022
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Top Gardening Tasks for August – Part 2

Part 2 will discuss more of the top gardening tasks for August.   Declare War on Weeds   August is a great time for weeding your […]
August 15, 2022

Top Gardening Tasks for August – Part 1

Annapolis landscapes are in full bloom in August, and locals are treated to a plethora of colors and fragrances from a great variety of flowers that […]
July 21, 2022

Top Summer Flowers for Your Annapolis Garden – Part 2

As Part 1 mentioned, you may be wondering which flowers will grow well during this season. Part 2 will cover four more of the top summer […]
July 4, 2022

Top Summer Flowers for Your Annapolis Garden – Part 1

Summer is here, and you may be wondering which flowers will grow well in your Annapolis garden during the season. The following will discuss eight flowers […]
June 23, 2022
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Guide to Picking Plants and Trees for Your Landscaping – Part 2

Part 2 will cover more tips on properly picking the plants and trees for your landscaping project.
June 3, 2022
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Guide to Picking Plants and Trees for Your Landscaping – Part 1

Landscaping can be an enjoyable activity because it combines gardening and creativity. Designing the landscape around your home involves plants, stones, trees, water, and other features. […]
May 25, 2022
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Secret Garden Tour Adds Beauty to Annapolis in June 2022

Continuing a beloved Annapolis tradition for more than two decades, the annual Hammond-Harwood House Secret Garden Tour will be held again in June 2022. This special […]
May 11, 2022
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Great Tips for Gardening in May

The month of May is when gardeners take advantage of longer and warmer days to carry out various garden and yard tasks that will result in […]
April 20, 2022
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Best Ways to Beautify Your Yard This Spring – Part 2

As discussed in Part 1, spring has arrived and you may be wondering how to spruce up your landscaping. Part 2 will discuss more of the […]
April 6, 2022
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Best Ways to Beautify Your Yard This Spring – Part 1

Spring has arrived bringing more sunshine and warmer weather. It is also the beginning of the gardening season, and you may be wondering how to spruce […]
March 23, 2022
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Five Essential Spring Services for Lawn Care

Spring is about to arrive and it’s time to start considering the care your lawn needs after wintertime. After all the stress of the colder months, […]
March 9, 2022
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Top Landscaping Tasks for the Beginning of Spring

After a cold Annapolis winter, your home’s yard will need lots of attention at the beginning of spring. The following will discuss the top landscaping tasks […]
February 10, 2022

Why Hire a Professional Landscaper?

Garden Girls is a local landscaping service that offers a full range of lawn care services in Annapolis, MD. They provide complete yard restoration, tree and […]
February 9, 2022
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Water Is Our Life Force

Water is our life force. Nearly 60% of our body is made up of water. 71% of the planet’s surface is covered by water. It keeps […]
January 30, 2022
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No Sun? No Worries!

We are now in the dead of winter, and sunlight is at a premium. That being the case, some think that nothing can be done with […]
January 18, 2022
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Window Box Gardens

The beauty that a well-maintained garden and landscaping provide is Mother Nature’s way of bringing happiness and joy to all who take the time to sit […]
December 20, 2021
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Bring Out the Winter Beauty in Your Yard

Spring and summer are the seasons that first come to mind when you think about your yard looking its best. The yard is filled with flowers, […]
December 8, 2021
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The Holiday Touch

With Christmas right around the corner, it is important to take a step back from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the season. There are a […]
November 26, 2021
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Winter Gardening Tips – Part Two

At this point your perennials have been cut back, you have put down a healthy layer of mulch, and your Winter vegetables are safe. You are […]
November 15, 2021
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Winter Gardening Tips – Part One

We are nearing the end of Autumn and Winter is right around the corner. As the leaves change colors and begin to fall, tending the garden […]
October 22, 2021
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Mental Health Benefits of Gardening

Mental Health is a stigmatized and often misunderstood problem that controls the lives of nearly one billion people worldwide. Many of those with mental health issues […]
October 12, 2021
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Fall Gardening

Alas, summer is over, and fall is swooping in quickly this year. The season is still in its infancy, but cool weather has already started to […]
September 23, 2021
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Native Gardening in Maryland

There are some beautiful plants in this world. Flowers are one of life’s simplest pleasures. They are a gift from Mother Nature and represent beauty in […]
September 9, 2021
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Gardening to Save the Bay

The Chesapeake Bay is an estuary that provides life to millions of different classes of marine animals. Estuaries are partially closed-off bodies of water consisting of […]
August 26, 2021
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The Importance of Maintaining Your Landscaping

In the Spring so many of us spent thousands of dollars designing our home landscaping. The bushes were full, the water feature was clean and flowing, […]
August 12, 2021
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Beauty and Zen

Water is our life force. Our bodies consist of almost sixty percent water. Our planet is seventy-five percent water. It keeps us hydrated, healthy and fed. […]
July 22, 2021
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Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know

When you decide to start gardening, it seems like there is so much to know. Maintaining a beautiful garden is a lot of hard work, but […]
July 8, 2021
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Front Yard vs. Backyard Landscaping

The goal of landscaping is to create visually appealing and practical spaces for a variety of uses. There are distinct differences between the front yard and […]
June 29, 2021
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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Landscaper – Part 2

As discussed in part 1, the first step is: who will be doing the landscape work? Listed below are five more great reasons why you should […]
June 10, 2021
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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Landscaper- Part 1

As important as the interior is, the exterior is just as important. Just like the home you live in; the outside of the house also needs […]