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These gardens filled with deep-rooted native plants help stabilizes slopes, reduce erosion, absorbs stormwater runoff, and provides pollinator habitats.
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Learn how to reduce your stormwater runoff with rain gardens!
Summer is here, and that means the peak of hummingbird season in the Chesapeake Bay region. Explore the steps we can take in our own spaces and communities to help these flying jewels thrive!
A recent news story involved a homeowner along the Elizabeth River whose next door neighbor hadn’t cut or trimmed the vegetation in his yard in over four years. This colorful local dispute gets to the heart of a perception issue that is critical to the future of the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife.
Non-native species aren’t inherently bad, and not all non-native species become invasive. However, we should thoughtfully consider our landscaping choices, particularly when heading to our local garden center.
Alliance staff, Jamie Alberti, loves to surround herself with blues, and that includes her outdoor space. If you’d like to add a little dash of blue to your gardens, consider her top five favorite blue native plants!
It’s fall, and that means falling leaves, plants heading into dormancy, and the opportunity to fill out your garden. Refresh your autumn gardening knowledge with our Fall Care Tips!
Download our guide to learn all the tips and tricks about summer garden maintenance!
Spring is in the air! Read the latest tips and tricks for prepping your garden for the growing season.
The temps are dropping, and there’s no shortage of snow. What does that mean for your garden? Is it time to do a little maintenance, or is it best to leave it be? From pruning and snow management to garden repair and invasive control, our winter care tips PDF has the straightforward advice you need …
