Common garden practice tells us that when the first hard frost hits, we should pull out the pruners and get to work removing all dead leaves and stems leftover in our gardens from the recently ended growing season. Though this may be the way gardeners have approached the onset of winter in the past, there are many reasons to leave those crunchy, brown leaves hanging on for a while. Many of our native insects and animals use dead and decomposing leaves, twigs, roots and seeds

The Rooted in Nature Hardscaping Design and Installation team has been hard at work this month despite the colder Maryland weather. Our...

Think because your lawn is buried in snow you can’t be taking care of it? Think again! It’s time to get out that shovel and clear your...

As we all know by now, winter planning leads to spring building. Do you have an outdoor project already in the works for this coming...

The Rooted in Nature team recently complete a large multi-project job in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland that was very intricate and...

Maryland is notorious for surprise harsh winters, with ice, snow, sleet, and the occasional blizzard as well. Protecting your landscaping...

The fall/winter months are generally considered the “off” period time for commercial and residential landscaping in Maryland. But did you...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Though this year has been challenging for many, we want to thank you for pushing through and...

Winter can bring a joyful break from mowing every week, but don’t forget about your landscaping all winter long. Here are a few winter...

When maintaining your landscaping, one of the most important projects you’ll do is mulching. People often ask if they should remove mulch...

Just because fall has arrived does not mean the garden cannot have lots of color. In Baltimore, Maryland area, many fall flowers will...

Homeowners often lose interest in lawn care when summer wanes. Here's why you shouldn't skip that last fertilizer application of the...

Fall-planted flower bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, scilla, and snowdrops, which bloom in spring, are loved by both...

Nothing is more un-festive than a sagging, rotting Jack-O-Lantern on your front porch. To be sure your trick-or-treaters enjoy your...

Lots of articles and blogs advocate for the "leave it" method of leaf removal. Any advice that advocates skipping yard chores is sure to...

The end of summer doesn't mean that your lawn is safe from disease. Lawn diseases can appear year round, which is why it's vital to keep...

Autumn means football games and visits to the local pumpkin patch. It also means it’s time to get your yard ready for winter. The right preparation now will save you time and energy when spring rolls around, and will keep you and your family safe in the yard year-round. Make sure you get the most out of your yard next year by following Rooted In Nature's checklist of fall cleanup musts. 1. Clean out debris Fallen leaves and weeds are the perfect place for pests to settle in

Planning out the perfect backyard is one of the most fun and rewarding projects you can take on in your home. Almost like putting...

Scorched, burned or brown grass is quite a rare summer event but as weather patterns seem to produce longer spells of wet, cold or dry...

Move over, spiders — Japanese beetles are quickly becoming one of the most feared pests in America (for avid gardeners, at least). These...