'INSPIRATIONS' Magazine Early Spring 2020 by Homestead Gardens

INSPIRATIONS Early Spring 2020

Four Season Solutions for Home & Garden

the hous eplant phenom The houseplant trend is still growing, with no end in sight...

INSIDE: Seeing 20/20

Garden & Lifestyle Trends

Think Beyond the Apple Tree Decorate With the Color of the Year

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INSPIRATIONS Early Spring 2020

to my fellow gardeners...

This is an exciting time for you, our community of Homestead Gardens customers. Every year we take advantage of our winter season and we go to work making improvements for you. This year we’ve put the emphasis on our “Houseplant Haven”. The Haven is simply our renewed focus on Houseplants and we have several upgrades to explore on your next visit. We have effectively doubled the space and reconfigured the layout to allow easier shopping and better selection. The new fixturing will improve the overall quality of plants by eliminating overhead water and reducing the water required by 90%.

Bloomables® is made up of our best flowering shrubs that are easy to grow, bloom all season, and offer high reward in the garden. Bright colors, unique textures, and of course, amazing blooms make this collection one-of-a-kind. Available at select retailers in Spring 2020.

We are committed to providing our community with the largest selection of healthy houseplants that can enhance your decor while cleaning the air in your home or office. Recent research has shown that these plants can reduce volatile compounds typically present in households. Creating your own Houseplant Haven can help improve your home environment by reducing compounds found in furniture, paint and household cleaners. Below are a few household plants that I recommend you consider adding to your indoor space: » Bamboo Palm Chamaedorea seifrizii » Chinese Evergreen Aglaonema modestum

» Dragon Tree Dracaena marginata » Mother-in-Law's Tongue Sansevieria trifasciata

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» Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum Wishing you a happy Spring,

Brian Riddle

President & CEO, Homestead Gardens

Learn more about Homestead's Houseplant Haven on page 12 >>

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5 Easy Steps to Design Your Dream Outdoor Space

Spring Spruce Up As your lawn wakes up in Spring, prepare it

Seeing 20/20: New Trends Help Shift Our Lens

Beautiful, Easy Gardening Gardening isn't always easy, so

Your outdoor living room is an extension of your home, yet puts you closer to nature and brings you joy. for a year of healthy growth with the care it needs to thrive.

This year’s Garden Trends Report reminds us of the importance of reconnecting with nature and prompts us to be more thoughtful in our approach to daily life. we're sharing ideas and products we've found that help make it simpler, indoors or out.

Think Beyond the Apple Tree If you’re a veggie gardener,

you know that homegrown food tastes better and is better for you. So why not branch out and grow more fruit?

The Benefits of Chicken Ownership There are advan-

Decorate Your Space with the Color of the Year

tages to owning chickens beyond fresh eggs...

Classic Blue takes center stage this year in gardens and yards after being named Pantone's latest Color of the Year.

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16 21 In an effort to provide our customers with a reliable source for garden education and inspiration (in equal parts!), we’ve re-launched the HG Garden Academy – an annual series of meetups and weekly workshops! Turn to page 30 for the upcoming garden class schedule or visit online: HomesteadGardens.com/upcoming-events

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EASY STEPS to design your dream outdoor space

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners | www.provenwinners.com

Your outdoor living room is an extension of your home, yet puts you closer to nature and brings you joy. Extend your living space outdoors and continue building your vision of your dream home.

Step One:

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The first step to enhancing your outdoor living space is to use your imagination. Spend some time sitting outside and think about the possibilities. What noises do you hear? What do you see? What do you feel? Next, go indoors and look out the windows to envision what you’d like to see when you look from the inside out.

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What would a room be without furniture? Visit us in-store to see our wide selection of patio furniture in wicker, cast aluminum, extruded aluminum, or polymer. Our patio specialist can also help you to explore options.

Envision how you’d like it to be laid out. Our landscape specialists are here to help with this process.

Step Three:

Maybe you’d like to garden for pollinators or wildlife. If you’ve checked out our article on trends (pg. 10), you’ll know that gardening for frogs is now popular. Amphibians like frogs and toads are going extinct at an alarming rate. Having frogs is a sign of a healthy ecosystem and maybe that’s exactly what you’d like your yard to be. Adding a pond or other water garden features will bring them to your yard. Plus, a water element brings so much life to the garden.

Creativity can bring beauty as no two outdoor spaces are alike. They can range from classic to trendy and everything in between. Luckily, anyone can create an outdoor living space on any budget. Whether your space is narrow or sprawling, or you want a relaxing sanctuary or an area for entertaining, all you need are a few key elements.

Take into account the different purposes you’d like your outdoor space to serve. Would you like to cook on the patio or spend hours by a fire pit? Do you have kids who will run wild, or maybe pets?

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If you’re having difficulty visualizing the possibilities of your outdoor space, we have specialists in our landscape design division that can help you to explore the full potential.

Step Two:

think of rooms

If you find the amount of space you have challenging, think of your space as several different “rooms.” Get out your pen and notebook and start to sketch. Draw circles or squares for areas where you’d like to have a new garden bed or a space for an outdoor theater. This can help bring your vision closer to reality and make it seem more attainable. If the rooms idea helps you visualize, envision places for fences as walls and maybe even a pergola or umbrella for a ceiling or gravel or an outdoor rug as the flooring.

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Your next step is to think of a certain theme or style you want for your outdoor living space. If you don’t want to end up with a hodgepodge of furniture and plants, narrowing in on your vision will help to make shopping easier. Better yet, work with one of our landscape design specialists to determine a style for your yard that complements your home style. Now is also the time to consider the amount of time it will take you to care for your outdoor living space. Using containers is a great way to add dimension to your landscape. Fun, brightly colored containers planted with your favorite flowers or plants might be exactly what you need. The location of your containers determines how you should organize your plants. Make the highest point in the middle, with medium plants surrounding it and smaller plants along the edge. The spiller, thriller, filler method is a great way to stylize your containers and yard. Try a bright and cheery hibiscus or tall and decorative canna for the middle. Plant Sunpatiens or another heat-loving flower around it. Finish by planting foliage that drapes down the sides of the container such as creeping sedums, creeping jenny or sweet potato vine. Containers that will be seen primarily on one side should be planted with the tallest flowers in the back, then stag-

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ger plants in size as you reach the front of the container. While you’re at it, think of how you want this space to look year-round. What will you need for winter interest and when would you like to begin using the space in the spring?

Step Four:

Most visions take time (even years) to bring to life. Decide what your priorities are and work toward bringing your vision to life from there. If you’re going to take on a large project like building an outdoor kitchen, you’ll need to know where utility lines will need to be installed before it’s built. What’s going to give you the most immediate satisfaction? Is it something that is budget-friendly or fixing up those parts of your landscape that are unsightly?

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Homestead Gardens Landscape Division has completed several projects for these clients at their previous home in Arnold. We were thrilled when they once again trusted us to breathe fresh life into the tired landscape of their new home in Edgewater after they had settled in. The new property had been previously landscaped, but over time some of the plantings had gotten too large for the space and the look in some areas wasn’t exactly what they had in mind in. What was needed was a refresh and an update!

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Write down your list of priorities and make a pro/con list if you need help focusing. Consult with one of our specialists to find exactly what you need.

Landscape Designer Homestead Gardens Landscape Division

Luckily, there were some good ‘bones’ to work with, having some mature hollies to anchor the front foundation beds, and the bed shapes were pleasing and proportionate to the space. Once we removed the overgrown plants we were able to come back in and do new plantings to complement the remaining original plants and to open up the front of the house to the street. The result was improved curb appeal, an increase of natural light into the house and plantings which will be easy to maintain.

Jon Moran is a veteran at Homestead Gardens, having worked in our Landscape Division for over 13 years. He has varied experience with residential, commercial and multi-family design. With the technical skills that come with a degree in landscape architecture, combined with his love of gardening, the outdoors and his years of experience, Jon designs with a practical and hands-on approach to create landscapes that are both beautiful and functional and reflective of the setting and clients needs. He has been a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional since 2018.

The large island beds along the street were a busy mix of a variety of declining shrubs, too many different perennials and open bed areas. What the clients had in mind was a simpler look with less variety and less maintenance. After removing the unwanted plants we installed low growing shrubs, flowering groundcovers and a unique small specimen tree as a focal point in the bed. After a top dressing of new river cobble, the beds are now exactly what they were looking for! Jon Moran, Landscape Designer for this project, remarks “Being able to have a relationship with the client over the years and to continue to add to their landscaping and bring more beauty to their properties has been a great joy”.

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An empty nester, Jon lives with his wife in beautiful Herald Harbor and enjoys quality time with family and gardening.

Learn About our Landscape Services & Book a Consultation: landscape.homesteadgardens.com

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CLASSIC TECHNIQUES FRESH INGREDIENTS Step 5:

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Once you’ve done the above, it’s time to shop in-person. Investing in your landscape will bring lasting joy for years to come. Our Container Specialists and Plant Specialists at both of our Davidsonville and Severna Park stores can walk you through the selection process. Don’t worry if you can’t find the perfect piece. We can even make a special order, based on lifestyle, home décor, how much the pieces will be used and more, to ensure you get the perfect product. If you would like to have a landscape design specialist help with design and then bring it to life through an installation, they can be contacted at 410.867.6336 or via email at landscape@homesteadgardens.com.

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As your lawn wakes up in Spring, prepare it for a year of healthy growth with the care it needs to thrive. With a few easy steps, you'll prepare your lawn to defend itself against weeds, drought, and disease. Rake & Overseed

Weed & Fertilize

Get out and enjoy the brisk mornings and beautiful Spring days in Maryland by raking to remove remaining fall leaves and grasses that didn't survive winter. Raking loosens matted grass and the soil.

If weeds are a problem in your lawn, apply Greenview Fairway Spring Fertilizer with weed control or Espoma Weed Preventer to keep Crabgrass seeds left from the previous summer from germinating. Timing is critical for this application. Most of our weed products have timing recommendations or you can ask your Homestead sales associate.

Fill bare or thin spots in the lawn by overseeding. Late spring is the best time to overseed. When you overseed, use a seed starter like Espoma Seed Starter or Greenview Seed Starter. After you have cut the new grass 2 times or approximately 6-8 weeks later, apply regular lawn fertilizer like Espoma All Season Lawn Fertilizer or Greenview Fairway Spring Fertilizer with Weed Control. Learn more about bare spots on the next page >>

Aerate & Dethatch Aeration is the solution for compacted soil. How often you should aerate your lawn depends on soil type. Late spring to early summer is the right time to aerate most grasses. Ask a Homestead Gardens sales associate for recommendations on aerating and dethatching.

Apply spring fertilizer roughly three weeks after grass starts greening. This is usually just after two or three mowings. If you apply fertilizer too early, you risk feeding weeds and creating fertilizer runoff.

Water & Mow

Grass scald is usually round and spreads a few inches to a foot wide, depending on the size of the dog. Hot and dry conditions speed up grass demise, so it’s important to treat now to prevent those patches from getting worse.

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In Maryland, spring rains typically provide sufficient moisture for lawns. Only water if rains are scarce and grass shows signs of dehydration.

Treat Transform those ugly spots Prevent The most effective

Start mowing when the ground is dry enough and grass is long enough to require cutting. Cut at the proper height for your type of grass. Grass cut too short allows sunlight to reach soil, encouraging weed seeds to germinate. When mowing, leave the clippings. The grass biodegrades, adding nutrients to the soil. This reduces the need for fertilizer. Lawn mowers with mulching cut grass into tiny pieces, which break down quicker. Do you need to know what height is recommended for your type of grass? Come in and ask a Homestead Gardens sales associate.

Lime prevents the lawn from dying. The area will likely not need to be reseeded if the lime is properly applied. Dolomite Lime replaces salt, heals grass and encourages new growth. Use a drop or broadcast spreader to apply to damaged spots in your lawn or garden. You can also use Patchmaster to repair smaller spots.

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Pets often relieve themselves in the same area. The high nitrogen content in their urine is the culprit at the heart of these spots, also known as grass scald.

into lush, green lawn by amending the soil with Dolomite Lime.

If reseeding, use grass varieties that are hardier when it comes to handling high amounts of nitrogen. Try EZ Seed tall fescue for spots that receive either sun or shade.

way to prevent grass scald is to water the area immediately after your dog urinates. This is out of the question for most pet parents, so the second-best option is to train your pooch to use a specific area of your yard for relief. Mulch this area with natural wood mulch, giving your pet somewhere other than on your grass to urinate. Since dogs often eat mulch, choose one that’s non-toxic and pet-safe. Avoid cocoa mulch, and any mulch that has essential oils, resins or chemical insecticides. Dogs usually respond well to the extra attention and praise that using their special spot brings.

If you need a more extensive repair, please see one of our lawn specialists to help choose the right products for your situation. Homestead Gardens carries a range of solutions for every type of lawn and exposure in our Lawn & Garden department.

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SPRUCE UP

Playing outside with your pet after a long cold winter is the best. Fido is just as ready to get out and enjoy the pleasant weather as you are. While you’re out there, check your grass. Chances are many pet parents will notice a few brown or yellow spots once snow has subsided.

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2020 garden + lifestyle TRENDS

New Trends Help Shift Our Lens This year’s Garden Trends Report from Garden Media Group reminds us of the importance for us to reconnect with nature and the soil and prompts us to be more thoughtful in our approach to daily life. These trends explore new ways cities can adapt to better suit growing populations with sustainability at top of mind. Several studies already show Millennials are deeply in touch with nature. And although they are living predominantly in urban areas, they – along with the rest of the population – crave greener spaces, processes and products.

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Soil is a living ecosystem. It regulates water flow, sustains plant and animal life, filters pollutants, and sequesters carbon. Not to mention we depend on it for 95 percent of the food we eat.

Certainly, times have changed, but if we can combine the wisdom of the past with the science and technology of today, our future could be very bright. Let’s dive in to the 2020 garden trends:

endangered soil And yet, we sometimes treat it like dirt.

the future of fungi

endangered soil frog friendly spaces

Erosion, deforestation and other damaging land use practices have already washed away one-third of our top soil. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warns that if we continue

on this course, we will lose it all by 2050. These concerns have sparked a new movement called regenerative gardening. This practice builds on organic gardening. Regenerative practices are meant to improve and regenerate the soil. Many farmers and gardeners across the globe are moving away from factory-like practices toward regenerative and even turning a profit.

5 Ways to Practice Regenerative Gardening At Home

1 Whether planting broccoli or begonias, garden organically. Check out our assortment of organic soils and fertilizers from The Espoma Company in the store.

2 Reduce waste by compost-

ing and create a probiotic for your soil. Composting reduces household waste by almost 40 percent.

3 Test your soil. Add only what is needed and not unnecessary amendments.

4 Till with worms or supplement soil with biochar.

5 Grow green manures, cover

and pulse crops like buckwheat, beans, lentils and clover. They do double duty – enrich garden nutrients and control weeds.

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2020 garden + lifestyle TRENDS

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Just like pollinators, amphibians such as frogs and toads are going extinct at an alarming rate. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 1 in 3 of all amphibians are red listed as endangered. Habitat destruction, pesticides, pollution, increased UV radiation, and climate change, all play a part in population decline.

They need our help to thrive.

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#PlantParenthood and #HouseplantClub reveal Instagram’s most popular plants include monstera, string of dolphins, pilea and echeveria. Our favorites at Homestead continue to be succulents and monstera. We have a wide variety of rare and unusual plants for you to bring home or to give as gifts.

We believe that the most compelling benefit of plant collecting is the incredibly active and encouraging community that exists in real life as well as online, which is why we created Houseplant Haven, a virtual space to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts. So many customers walk out of our sliding doors with their new plant finds and we wish we could touch base with them every so often to share a great article we read or pass along our helpful go-to tips. Now, we can.

The other bonus effect from the rise of houseplants is the rise of in-person events. Plant swaps or Meet & Greets with plantfluencers, like the one we hosted with Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn last year, help people connect with local plant buddies, learn more about how to garden indoors and even about specific plant families. These events draw in people who have a variety of experiences – those with large yards to those gardening on fire escapes – all connecting over plants and sharing knowledge.

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houseplant haven

Are you a first time plant owner? Or, have you mastered the variegated Monstera? Either way, you're in good company. Houseplant Haven is here for those who are just finding their green thumb and also for master gardeners looking for a new challenge. Whether you live in an urban apartment or a split-level suburban home, we have plants that will suit your lifestyle.

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Join our plant-loving community today! Find us on Facebook at @HomesteadGardensHouseplantHaven

Minimize disturbance. Keep an eye on pets who can be destructive to wildlife and may eat frogs and toads. Frogs and toads prefer still-water, as opposed to pumps and waterfalls. Toad houses also protect and encourage them to move in.

Thanks to “Plant Parents,” the largest proportion of plants bought in 2019 were succulents. It’s no wonder since they are easy to grow and personalize.

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A. A bull frog rests on a water lily. B. Joe Pye Weed grows well in high moisture areas making it a great addition to a pondside garden. C. Iris Versicolor is a marginal plant that grows in the shallows of a pond.

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String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinu)

Go Natural. Water is the best frog attractor. This should be a fishless body of water that is shallow and sloping. Leave it to nature, meaning don’t clean it or add chemicals. Let debris fall in as it enables frog food sources – bugs – to breed.

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The renter generation isn’t buying homes or living in expansive spaces, they have little to no access to yards. Their inclination is to transform their indoor space into a plant forest. Plus, this generation is having children later, making plants a low-risk commitment while also giving them a sense of responsibility. From dorm room to board room, the houseplant obsession is growing faster than interest in perennials, shrubs or trees.

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The houseplant trend is still growing, with no end in sight...

Younger generations finding themselves with less space, time and money, are turning to indoor plants for their benefits. They reduce stress, enhance creativity and connect people with nature.

Create cover. Plant natives like ferns, swamp milkweed, Joe pye weed and veronica for cover on land when young are exiting water. Choose marginal plants to hide animals entering and exiting the water like iris versicolor, Chelone, lobelia, sedges. Submerge plants like water lilies, broadleaf arrowhead or pickerelweed to oxygenate water and provide cover from above.

Keep it native. Do not introduce non-native species. It’s illegal and they can be invasive and destructive. Take the “if you build it, they will come” approach. Provide the above and, over time, local amphibians will find you.

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2020 garden + lifestyle TRENDS

the future of fungi

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners www.provenwinners.com

Mushrooms are a super food, super fun to grow and just might turn out to be super for the planet. Fungi could potentially solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. From helping to clean up oil spills and absorbing pollution to fighting off smallpox and flu viruses, mushrooms are nature’s recycling system. If they didn’t exist, plants wouldn’t either because mushrooms break down organic matter and create rich soil. In 2012, Yale students came across Pestalotiopsis microspora, a mushroom from the Amazon that loves to eat plastic and can live without oxygen. The hope is for this mushroom to clean landfills from the bottom up. One researcher even put this plastic-eating mushroom to the test by eating it up! Edible mushrooms have a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition, too. Mushrooms are useful in preventing and treating 200+ conditions and have 100+ different beneficial effects on the body. They boost immune system health and longevity, improve digestion and reduce weight. Try mushroom-based products, from teas to powders.

the sweetest shades of Blue

Plants with blue flowers are always the most sought after in the garden center. Think blue hydrangeas, salvia, and lavender. Along with Sherwin Williams, Garden Media predicts indigo as the 2020 color of the year.

While blueberries are one of everyone’s favorite summer fruits, did you know you can grow them in containers? Bushel and Berry combines the color trend and blueberries’ popularity as a super food.

BLUE BERRIES

Accessorize with pillows, décor, furniture and more in this season’s sweet shade of blue, both in your garden and around it. Visit the store for more.

Garden Media Group’s full 2020 Garden Trends Report is available for free download at GardenMediaGroup.com.

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The Grand Champion™ Red Rose

Rebloom Azaleas

Nantucket Blue™ Hydrangea

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Houseplants have certainly seen a resurgence in popularity over the past few years thanks to trending Instagram hashtags and Pinterest-worthy photos. However, this foliage frenzy is more than just a passing social media craze. In fact, the act of growing plants indoors dates back to ancient China and the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In the 17th century, Sir Hugh Platt, an English agricultural authority, wrote about cultivating plants indoors in his book, The Garden of Eden. The propensity people have towards caring for plants is certainly not unique to the millennial generation.

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Gardening helps make life beautiful, but often it is not easy.

The benefits of owning a plant are endless. Often intrinsically tied to the self-care and wellness movements, plants have been lauded for their physical and mental health benefits. Spending time near them can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, reduce mental fatigue, and promote concentration. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a study in 2015 showing that interacting with houseplants actually suppressed the sympathetic nervous system in young adults. A 2009 study by the National Institutes of Health discovered that patients recovering from surgery who had hanging plants in their hospital rooms reported lower levels of physical pain, anxiety, fatigue, and stress than those without. NIH published an additional study in 2015 that discovered phytoncides, airborne compounds released by trees and plants, can boost the human immune system.

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Weeds have to be pulled, plants have to be planted in specific locations, to the right depth, in the right kind of soil, and with the right amount of sunlight. Then there is the watering… So when we talk about “Beautiful Easy Gardening” over the next few pages, our goal is to not only keep the beautiful part, but to share ideas and products we have found that help to make gardening easier for you, whether indoors or out.

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Peacock Garden Supports Indoor plants bring life into your home. To give those beautiful house plants extra support, our experts choose Peacock Garden Supports' Mini Support system.

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Perfect for container gardens and indoor plants, galvanized steel stakes with vinyl sleeves will last a lifetime! The coupler can easily be moved up and down the stake so the support ring is always the correct height of your plant. Support rings are available from 2-8" in diameter so there is one for any size plant. Use multiple couplers to attach extra rings to the same stake for added support. Find all the pieces in our Lawn and Garden department!

Houseplants can also absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, making for healthier, cleaner air. But don’t just take our word for it. In the 1980s, while investigating ways to clean the air in space stations, NASA scientist Bill Wolverton found that certain houseplants were able to significantly reduce volatile organic compounds (or VOCs) in small, sealed spaces, making them what Wolverton called “a promising, economical solution to indoor air pollution”. There is a houseplant for everyone. If you’re just starting your houseplant collection, then you may want to begin with something low-maintenance like a Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata), Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema), or ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). Keeping plants alive and happy isn’t as hard as you may think and it is the best way to bring a little nature and freshness into your home. More than anything, there is something to be said about nurturing a living thing. A well-cultivated plant can propagate more plants and quite literally grow alongside you and your loved ones.

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limited edition PORCH In 2016 we introduced our exclusive Homestead Gardens Porch Pot program. Customers loved the simplicity. No heavy bags of soil to lug home, no wondering which plants grow in sun or shade, or how big they will eventually grow. It’s so convenient to leave the details to our landscape pros, knowing you’ll have gorgeous containers that will bloom all summer long. This spring we’re offering a new and improved program we think you’re going to love! Our designers have created eight brand new color palettes for our container program. Simply Sweet, for example, is a beautiful, pink tone-on-tone combination. Sunshine (shown right) is, of course, a bright, happy combination of corals and yellows. There will also be a patriotic creation featuring red, white and blue to celebrate the 4th of July and to salute all servicemen and women. They’ll be available for sunny sites, shady spots or a combination of the two.

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With an education and extensive background in art and design, as well as a longtime love of gardening, Lennie feels her work here is the perfect coupling of her interests and talent. Lennie will work with you, one-on-one, to create custom planters that reflect your personal style and are truly works of art.

Container Specialist Davidsonville

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Lennie has been with Homestead for six years and has designed planters for the Japanese Embassy and Congressional Country Club, as well as countless special events.

Classic or Galvanized? We’ll be offering these exclusive pots in three different ways. You can choose from a classic black or brown pot or one with a galvanized metal appearance that exudes the Magnolia Home look that is so on-trend right now. Both pots are available in either 12” or 15.5” sizes. Two of the same size pots would look elegant in an entry. One of each would look playful on the patio.

Also new this year is our drop-in program. Pouches are planted with the same new color schemes as our finished pots. They’re designed to “drop in” to your own cherished containers, whether they’re made of ceramic, concrete or wood. The Root Pouches come in 14” and 16” sizes, with handles for easy lifting. And if you like the simple look of the pouches, you don’t even need to cover them up with a pot. They’ll be perfectly fine for growing on their own.

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Toucan® Yellow Canna Lily

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The designers have also changed the way these exclusive containers will be planted. Traditionally, Root Pouches are one of our favorite combination pots are planted for a full products. Made from natural fibers 360-degree view, while in reality, porch Mark your and recycled plastic bottles that pots are normally viewed only from the Calendars >> would otherwise end up in landfront. The “thrillers” will be planted at fills, the lightweight, breathable the back of the pots, “fillers” on either These exclusive combos will be released in limited fabric is wonderful for plants. side, with “spillers” up front to cascade numbers on the following They keep the roots cool in sumplayfully over the pot’s front edge. It dates this spring: mer and provide sufficient drainmight seem like a small change, but age so that no holes are needed. April 20th | May 4th we think it will have a big impact.

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Our container design team is always on hand to help you select just the right porch pot for your home. Ask Lennie, our Davidsonville store's onsite container design specialist, any questions or special requests. And don’t forget that Homestead Gardens also offers landscape services to help design and create your next outdoor renovation project, big or small. Visit Homesteadgardens.com for more inspiration and events and then come in to see us.

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Fig (Ficus carica)

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Imagine picking a tree-ripened peach right from your own yard, juicy and delicious, not to mention this is a great way to save money. Wouldn’t it be fun to be able to make jellies and jams? Fruit trees and shrubs are easy to grow and incredibly rewarding.

You may be surprised to learn how many fruits you can grow in Maryland. Try something new. Your friends will be envious of your charcuterie boards this summer.

Are you a homeowner that worries they will fail when it comes to plants? If so, Homestead Gardens is offering a new option called Bloomin’ Easy which might be just right for you!

Figs

The Bloomin’ Easy brand offers easy-to-grow plant varieties and also provides after-purchase support including “Care Reminders”.

While fig trees might conjure up images from a Greek holiday, they grow well in Maryland and are a beautiful addition to any garden. Select a sunny site with some protection such as a south-facing wall.

One of the many plants Bloomin’ Easy offers is the Electric Love™ weigela. With a name like that, how could you go wrong? Its bright red flowers pop out from the dark foliage for a “wow” effect. And, it includes the priority attributes that Bloomin’ Easy strives to have in all of their selected plants: low-maintenance, compactness (less pruning!), disease-resistance (healthier plants!), and extended flowering. If you are interested in finding the Bloomin’ Easy plant selection at Homestead Gardens, look for this image in our stores, or just ask any of our store associates – they would love to help.

1 Weigela Strobe™ Retailer’s Choice - Farwest (US) 2019

2 Diervilla Nightglow™ Gold Medal - Plantarium (NL) 2017 Top Shrub - Mérites horticoles Montréal Botanical Garden 2018 Silver Medal - HTA (UK) 2018

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They aren’t too picky about soil but will benefit from an addition of compost or manure at planting time.

Beyond

THE APPLE TREE

They produce fruit without pollination or fertilization, so there is no need to plant another variety. Figs begin to ripen in mid-September and continue until the first frost. They are virtually pest and disease-free.

Grapes

Luscious grapes are not only delightful to eat, but they can also cover an outdoor dining area lending a cool, shady, Mediterranean ambiance. Table and juice grapes are generally easier to grow than wine grapes but have all the same appeal. One of our favorites is Reliance Red seedless grape. Choose a spot in full sun and with some protection from strong winds. They adapt relatively well to a variety of soil types as long as they are well-drained. Grapes are self-fruitful, meaning they do not need another grape variety to produce fruit.

Kiwi

Much like grapes, hardy kiwi needs a support structure like a trellis or pergola to grow on. They are vigorous growers once established. Unlike grapes there are male and female

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plants. One male is enough to pollinate up to eight females. They prefer a neutral or slightly acidic soil and bright light. The fruit ripens from September to October. They will be smaller than the ones in the grocery store yet still delicious and very long-lasting in the refrigerator.

Berries

Berries are another great way to produce fresh fruit in your backyard. Kids love them and you can grow them in ground or in containers. All types of berries love full sun. If planted in some shade the trade-off is fewer berries. Provide well-drained soil. Amend as needed. Note blueberries like more of an acidic soil then their cousins. We love Bushel and Berry’s Perpetua blueberry, Silver Dollar blueberry, Tayberry blackberry and Prelude raspberry.

Paw Paw

Our native paw paws are attracting a lot of attention these days. The unique, maroon flowers bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The fruit resembles a mango and begins to ripen in late August or early September. When there is a slight give to the fruit, they are ripe and ready to eat. They have a creamy

Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

consistency and taste something like a banana, mango or pineapple mix. They prefer slightly acidic, welldrained soil and will grow in sun or shade but fruit production is best in sunny locations. Deer and rabbits tend to leave the bark alone but may eat fallen fruit.

Persimmon

Native persimmons, Diospyros virginiana, are found throughout Maryland. Literally translated, diospyros means “Fruit of the Gods.” These trees can reach 80 feet tall. They produce either male or female flowers therefore one of each is needed for pollination. Unfortunately, it isn't until around 10 years of age that you'll know whether it's male or female. Two exceptions are Meader and Magic Fountain persimmon, which are self pollinating. Native persimmons are considered to be highly valuable to wildlife. The fruit however, can taste astringent and Asian cultivars like ‘Fuyu’ are often preferred for their larger, sweeter, PawPaw (Asimina triloba)

and tastier fruit. The fruit ripens in September and keeps well for several weeks. This cultivated variety is self-pollinating. Grow in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Citrus

You can grow citrus in Maryland! Granted they’ll need to brought indoors for the winter and placed in a sunny window, but dwarf varieties are perfect for growing in containers. Homestead garden carries a wide array of lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit. Our favorites are Arctic Glo nectarine and even kaffir limes for Thai food lovers. Our expert staff will be on hand to work with you and answer any questions you have to give you the confidence that you need to begin your own fruit garden or orchard. For more information & articles about growing fruit at home, visit:

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By: Ashley Helmrich

CHICKEN OWNERSHIP In the past few years, many have started inquiring about the benefits of owning chickens. One of the primary reasons is to know where their food is coming from. Fresh eggs are definitely a huge benefit, but I don’t think people realize how many other advantages there are to owning a flock of chickens. Check out these top 5 benefits of owning chickens:

fresh eggs daily

One of the top reasons that people begin owning chickens is to have eggs. The eggs from backyard chickens are fresh, healthy, and nutritious. Healthy eggs are a product of great nutrition. Backyard chickens are able to roam around the yard eating on vegetation and insects which are natural food sources for them in addition to having a balanced formulated diet available. These eggs will have a more golden yolk. They will be higher in Vitamin E, omega 3’s and beta carotene than store bought eggs. Depending on the breed of chicken and time of year, a hen can lay 3-5 eggs per week.

make great pets

One of the biggest things that people don’t expect is how much they will come to love their backyard flock. For many, the chickens become their pets, just like dogs and cats. If you raise them from chicks, owners get to see each one grow and mature. Owners get to learn about each hen along the process. They have their own personalities and some can even become very affectionate. Just being around animals has many health benefits for the owners (i.e. stress reduction), so if you aren’t able to have dogs or cats inside, having chickens outside might be a fun new adventure. Chickens are one of the smallest livestock animals, so it is a nice way to begin homesteading or just getting in touch with your agricultural roots. Chickens are fairly low maintenance animals; they need food, water, space, and a coop. Don’t get me wrong there is still plenty of work involved to care for them, but they are more simple than other livestock animals.

pest control

Chickens are natural foragers, and they love to eat small insects and worms. It surprises many just how good chickens are at hunting. If you have a hard time getting rid of ticks in your yard or snails, slugs, etc. in your garden, chickens could be an excellent solution for you.

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landscape maintenance

As foragers, chickens help to control weeds in your garden, eat fallen fruits and veggies before attracting bugs. They will help aerate your soil and rotate your compost pile. In addition to helping clean, they are excellent at creating the perfect fertilizer for your garden, plants, or lawn. Chicken manure contains a good level of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which are necessary ingredients in lawn and garden fertilizers. It just needs to be composted correctly before utilizing it. Stop in to speak to us about proper composting practices.

decrease food waste

Some might say that chickens are like little garbage disposals. They will eat scraps from salads, veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. However, there are certain food items that are poisonous or dangerous for chickens, so please beware that they cannot eat everything. Scraps are also a treat that should be fed in moderation. In order for chickens to create the healthy delicious eggs, they need to be on a balanced diet to maintain their health. If you don’t compost your table scraps now, chickens might be a good option to help you start, or they can help you reduce the amount of organic material that is thrown away. These are just a few of the amazing benefits of owning chickens, please make sure to do your research before purchasing chickens to know if you are able to own them in your area. There are local ordinances and zoning regulations in addition to HOA guidelines that might limit the number you are able to have or the gender. It is best for all involved to plan and prepare prior to purchasing. If you have more questions about chicken ownership, please attend one of our New Chicken Ownership Workshops in March. We love chickens and want to answer any questions you might have prior to owning them. Chicken ownership is such a rewarding experience full of benefits for you, your family, and your property.

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Make a Statement

Classic Blue takes center stage this year in gardens and yards after being named Pantone's latest Color of the Year. Whether you are looking to replace and clean-up your landscape accessories or just want to add a fun pop of color to your space, landscape design experts from Homestead can help you find the perfect classic blue accessory for your yard.

Add classic blue to your outdoor space in the form of a large piece of furniture, such as a statement-making seating set.

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Classic blue-hued plants like dwarf blueberry or blackberry bushes from Bushel and Berry easily pop into a container to create a statement piece that’s beautiful and delicious. Blue evergreens add year-round color to borders, containers or as an accent piece. Some suggested blue conifers for Maryland include the native Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' and Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'.

The Pantone’s Color Institute describes the tranquil hue of cobalt shades and late-night skies as representing calm, confidence and connection. The color is balanced, equally masculine as it is feminine. Leatrice Eiseman, the director of Pantone’s Color Institute, explains the color is a “solid and dependable hue we can always rely on. Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious, to expand our thinking, [and to] increase our perspective and open the flow of communication.” For a bit of inspiration on how to use classic blue in your own yard, think of the blue hues you may already have outdoors — blue hydrangeas, salvia or torenia.

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Use a classic blue-inspired rug outdoors to help separate seating from the rest of your yard. Plant a row of blue flowers, such as evolvulus, to designate the ending of one space and the beginning of another. Continued on next page>>

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Mix with Neutrals Play around with different textures and materials. Incorporate a wide range of colors, and pop in classic blue with Adirondack chairs or coordinate with pottery. Classic Blue can brighten the outdoors in the form of throw pillows, containers or yard décor — all in the same bold color. Classic blue hues can also be found in wind chimes or candle holders. Whatever you choose, have fun! Don’t know where to start? Homestead Gardens is here to help. v Blue My Mind® Evolvulus hanging basket | $29.99 grande pot | $7.49

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BOXWOOD

REVOLUTION Boxwood have been a cherished and versatile landscape plant for thousands of years.

It would be unimaginable to think of classic European gardens without them. And in this country, they are no less iconic or loved. So, it was sad when a fungal disease called boxwood blight was discovered in North America in October of 2011.

What Does Boxwood Blight Look Like?

While the formal gardens of Europe, some centuries old, are responsible for putting boxwood on the map, the Egyptian’s were using boxwood in gardens as long ago as 4000 BC.

Luckily, the premier grower of boxwood in the U.S., Saunders Brothers from Virginia, began testing and trialing immediately after the blight was discovered. And this spring, they introduced NewGen Boxwood. NewGen will be the standard-bearer of a distinctively better family of boxwood. These plants have proven through years of testing to have better tolerance of boxwood blight, better resistance to boxwood leafminer, and an overall stunning appearance in the landscape.

Rediscovering Their Appeal

Through the centuries many styles of landscape design have come and gone but boxwood is likely to be found in nearly all of them. In France we still see endless miles of boxwood hedges around chateaus; they adorn English cottage gardens and show up as topiary in the Netherlands. Rapid defoliation, which usually starts on the lower branches and moves upward in the canopy is the first tell-tale sign of boxwood blight. Another key symptom that differentiates boxwood blight from other boxwood diseases are the narrow black streaks that develop on the green stems. The undersides of infected leaves may also show white spores. English boxwood, Buxus sempervirens, are most susceptible. If you believe you have boxwood that is infected with boxwood blight, it’s best to remove it as soon as possible. Remove the plant and all of the roots, as well as any fallen leaves or debris on the ground. As a preventative measure, wipe off your tools with a weak bleach solution to stop the possible spread of the disease to other boxwood plants.

Planting NewGen Plant your NewGen in well-drained soil with lots of organic matter in the form of rotted manure or finished compost. We recommend using Espoma’s organic Bio-tone Starter Plus when planting. The mycorrhizae (think of them as a probiotic for plants) in Bio-tone help plants get established fast and reduce transplant loss significantly.

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Whether you prefer a formal setting or a more casual style, boxwood are up to the task. With their strong shape and evergreen habit, boxwood performs in the garden year-round. In the grey of the winter months, the rich green foliage provides old-world formality, and as the spring debuts, so do its bright colors. Boxwood give us a rich green backdrop as foundation plants. Easily pruned, these shrubs make wonderful hedges or can become whimsical works of art as topiaries. For more information, please visit newgenboxwood.com. Our expert staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have. Please visit Homesteadgardens.com for more inspiration and events.

Boxwood like sun and light shade. Some protection from the late afternoon sun is appreciated. Prune in spring if desired after the last spring frost date. That is on average May 15th in Maryland.

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Community Corner Rooted in a long tradition of giving back, Homestead Gardens is committed to strengthening and building community based organizations and local leadership. Our strategic focus is partnering with local charities that have a positive impact on the environment, healthcare, childrens’ needs and promoting the arts in our community.

Pictured is Brian Riddle with members of the legislature and Governor Hogan, signing SB 1158, a bipartisan bill that established a statewide standard for pollinator-friendly plants on solar sites. Troops unload Christmas trees donated by our generous customers in order to spread Christmas cheer to military families in the US and abroad.

Since 1973, Homestead Gardens has supported over 100 non-profit organizations, civic associations and schools in the community each and every year. In addition to monetary contributions, Homestead donates items for auctions and raffles, flowers and plants for fundraising events, as well as landscaping and marketing assistance. Homestead uplifts numerous community non-profits annually with their fundraising efforts by providing free space, décor, marketing and logistical support and staff, thus allowing these groups to dedicate the majority of the monies raised to their deserving cause.

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