When choosing plants for the home landscape, search for some interesting native plants. Native plants typically require less care because they are accustomed to our climate, insects and other environmental conditions. Yes, the...
Read MoreIberis sempervirens or Candytuft burst into pure white, fragrant blooms in April, covering the dark evergreen foliage for weeks. It is a perfect perennial plant for Eastern Shore gardens that have a lot of sun and sandy soils...
Read MoreLenten roses, Helleborus orientalis, are perennial flowering plants that thrive in shady gardens on the Eastern Shore. They prefer the light shade provided by deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the fall) but can...
Read MoreFebruary may be cold, but as soon as the temperatures begin to warm up one of the first signs of spring is the early species crocus. They will poke their green-and-white spiked foliage out of the ground first, and even thrive...
Read MoreThe All-America Selections is a non-profit independent organization that tests new varieties of seeds or plants for home gardeners all over the United States. Its mission is “to promote new garden varieties with superior garden...
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