Tag Archive: garden
Give the Gift of a Greener Yard!
Stuck on what to get your loved ones for holiday gifts? How about gifts to “green up” their yard care? Did you know in the United States more gas is
Summer is a Great Time to Plan Your RainScapes Project!
There is a temporary pause on submitting new RainScapes Rewards Rebate Program applications from August 1 – October 15, 2021. Here is what you can do to get ready
5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden
5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden If you own a garden, you must be knowing how lovely it feels like to have a natural and beautiful getaway any time
Protect Pollinators from Pesticides
What is Pollination? Pollination is a reproductive process in where pollen is transferred from the male part of plant to the female part. This is an essential part of seed
Fern Fronds Unfurl for Spring
As spring continues its procession, native ferns awaken to the sun and warming earth by unfurling their leaves, called fronds, that emerge from the base of the plant as tightly
Backyard birds
Birds are frequent, welcome visitors to backyards year-round. Birds can eat common pests like mosquitoes, mosquito larvae, and grubs. Many songbirds are both visually pretty and have beautiful songs. Bird
RainScapes Rewards Program Pausing for a Few Months
We want to thank all that have expressed interest in our RainScapes Rewards program this year. We have received a record number of rebate applications, and at this time need
Steps to a deeper shade of green
Several years ago, one of my friends told me I was the “greenest person she knew!” Although surprised, my “normal” is apparently not the norm. I am constantly trying to
The Power of Scooping Poop
Have you ever heard of the Poop Fairy? No? Probably because there is no such thing. Pet owners across Montgomery County are responsible for picking up their pet’s waste when
Becoming a Beekeeper
How did I get started? I got interested in beekeeping out of a desire to make a small benefit to our yard and neighborhood. My wife and I have always
Caring for Sligo Creek Walking Tour
County Green Streets and RainScapes Rewards projects in the Sligo Park Hills neighborhood provided inspiration to representatives of local congregations who recently attended a walking tour hosted by the National
Maintenance and Inspection of Stormwater Best Management Practices
Did you know there are more than 17,000 Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Montgomery County? These stormwater BMPs protect rivers, streams and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay! Stormwater BMPs are
Stormwater Best Management Practices
August is water quality awareness month. At the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the Watershed Restoration Division’ entire focus is water protection year-round! The Watershed Restoration Division is
Montgomery County celebrates the Nation’s largest estuary with Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week (June 6th-14th)
From upstate New York to southern Virginia, and West Virginia’s panhandle to eastern Delaware, June 6th-14th is a time for us to celebrate the culture, history and natural
Meet the insects that benefit your lawn and garden
While some insects found in lawns and gardens are consider pests, many insects, and other bugs are beneficial. Three major types of beneficial garden and lawn bugs are pollinators, parasitoids
Get to know the reptiles and amphibians in your backyard
Yards and lawns can be home to many different types of animals. Birds, squirrels and rabbits are familiar visitors to yards, but many reptile and amphibian species can also be
Plan Now for Garden Success
With the holidays behind and the slower pace of winter taken hold, this is a great time to reflect on your garden goals for the coming year, including plans for
Register for a spring RainScapes training course!
The RainScapes program offers low-cost trainings to residents of Montgomery County, MD who are interested in using their property to improve water quality and provide habitat for wildlife. RainScapes, include rain
Youth create art from nature
How has the natural world inspired you? For students at the Wheaton High School Wellness Center, flowers at Brookside Gardens inspired them to make art that served as the centerpieces
Lands Green, Waters Clean: Butterfly and Bay Friendly Garden Tour
This free self-guided tour is open to anyone interested in seeing what butterfly and Bay-friendly gardening looks like. The tour features the Woodland Hills Home Owners Association, The City of
The Montgomery County green infrastructure stormwater tour was a big success!
Chesapeake Awareness Week was the first week in June and the celebration kicked off with a Stormwater Tour! On May 31st, two busloads of landscape architects, designers, engineers, and environmental
A Focus on Growth: Newport Mill Middle School’s Bioretention Garden
Have you noticed how plants can look very different at different times? This can be particularly noticeable at your own home as you await the first bloom of your favorite
Register for a spring RainScapes training course!
The RainScapes program offers low-cost trainings to residents of Montgomery County, MD who are interested in using their property to improve water quality and provide habitat for wildlife. RainScapes, include rain
Rethink your yard
Have you thought about your yard lately? I mean REALLY thought about it? Are you getting all the environmental, social and aesthetic benefits that you could from the place you
Monarch butterflies gain an ally as Bell Nursery brings milkweed to County residents
The monarch butterfly, with its striped orange-and-black wings, is an iconic symbol of nature. Monarchs are the most recognized, and beloved, butterfly because of their amazing annual migration and because
The Wildlife Habitat Council: Building partnerships for Conservation in Montgomery County
Guest blogger Colleen Beaty of the Wildlife Habitat Council discusses their wildlife habitat conservation certification programs and local certified non-profit, Asbury Methodist Village:
Monarchs on the move
In recent years, a combination of food and habitat loss has resulted in a 90% drop in Monarch butterfly populations. Guest blogger Ann English shows how you can help revive these
