As a follow-up to the program I presented Crofton Village Garden Club in May, here’s a brief video on Curb Appeal, featuring several Crofton homes. If you’re new to Crofton and want to find out about joining the Crofton Village Garden Club, contact President Sunny Frank at 301-261-6181 for information. Crofton Village Garden Club is [...]
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When you pull out the pachysandra that’s growing in places you don’t want, what do you do with it? The easiest thing, of course, is to throw it away. I admit to doing that sometimes, but often I recycle it. Here’s how: After removing any lower leaves and cutting the root so the plant is no more [...]
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That’s a question the Maryland Visitor’s Bureau asks, as they point out there’s more to Spring in Maryland than “fertilizer and mulch, buds and bugs”. They suggest it’s an ideal time to visit Maryland’s public gardens in search of inspiration for our own green thumbs or simply for relaxation after a long hard day of gardening in our own [...]
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Nothing beats a good cup of coffee in the morning! Some folks suggest your Crofton garden would be happier with coffee, too. My grandmother always told me there was nothing better than coffee grounds for azaleas, and she should know – her yard was a showplace! Every year, people would pull up in front of [...]
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It’s only natural to get the urge to bring color into your home during the winter months. Just like we all need sunshine to be healthy and happy, we all need color! Color has the power to change our mood, affect our emotions and even our health. Natures’ gift of flowers is one perfectly beautiful [...]
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January is not a month for curling up on the couch with a good book, if you have a yard and garden. In fact, it’s time for Crofton homeowners to get busy with a number of gardening chores. Put on your warm clothes and boots, and head outside, because it’s time to get started: 1) Plant fruit trees, [...]
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