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Common name:
Cheddar Pinks, Cottage Pinks, Sweet William, Carnations

Botanical name:
Dianthus spp

Dianthus is the quintessential cottage garden plant. They are loved for their blue-green grass like foliage and loads of starry flowers that are often clove scented. The dianthus genus includes over 27,000 registered cultivar varieties.

Removing the spent flowers encourages a second round of blooming. Dianthus attract butterflies and pollinators. They are resistant to damage from deer but will be eaten by rabbits.

Light Requirements: Part to full sun.
Water Requirements: Dianthus won’t tolerate overly wet soil and needs a well draining location.
Characteristics: Growing 4 inches to 3 feet, Dianthus can be annual, biennial or perennial. Flower color ranges from white, yellow, pink, coral, red and purple.
Uses: Depending on the variety you choose, they can be used as a border plant, in rock gardens, grouped in garden beds. They make great additions to cottage gardens, cutting gardens and in containers.
Interesting Facts: The common name pink comes from the fringed edges of the petals that look like they were trimmed with pinking shears.
Varieties:
- ‘Yellow Bling Bling’ has beautiful double yellow, scented blooms and grows 10 to 12 inches tall.
- Perennial ‘Coral Reef’ is an evergreen perennial with deep coral double flowers that have white edges and a spicy fragrance. 8 to 10 inches.
- ‘Sweetie Pie’ produces loads of semi double pink flowers with a darker eye. Mounding foliage, 12 to 14 inches.

Dianthus are also known “Carnations” or “Sweet Williams”

There are around 300-species of Dianthus, and most of them are native to Asia and Eastern Europe

Dianthus flowers consist of five petals, with a zigzag or frilled edge

The Dianthus name comes from the combination of Dios (god) and anthos (flower), from the Greek language, which translates into the “flower of the gods.”
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What themes (for overall decor or trees in particular) do you see being popular this holiday season?

This season, nature themes abound. Cottage Core, which is an aesthetic that embraces natural materials, homemade crafts, heirloom gardening, and other traditional pastimes, is surging in popularity. Cottage Core decor includes floral prints and botanical elements, vintage and antique touches, soft warm lighting, and whimsical woodland scenes, and can easily be translated into a holiday theme. Another popular theme this season, which we are incorporating into Himmel’s Holiday Village, is a fresh and frosty white palette of sparkling snowflakes, cool icicles, and glittering garland.

What color combinations do you love? Traditional? Unexpected?

For landscape design, I tend toward cool shades of white, silver, mint green, and lavender, accented with dark shiny evergreens and soft feathery grasses that glow in the sunlight. Holiday design mimics that aesthetic. I love a snowy backdrop accented with silver stars, or for fun- a mid-century modern minty green flocked tree with vintage ornaments.

What pieces do you have from local artists?

Himmel’s Mission is helping our neighbors build a better, healthier, and more beautiful world, and one way we demonstrate that is by supporting our local economy and uplifting other small businesses. We will showcase over 70 local artisans and vendors at Himmel’s Holiday Village this season, which is very exciting! Personally, I collect pieces by local artist Jeff Hughes (Washed Up Art), and photography prints by Vicki Paulas. I also love the works showcased at Art Farm Annapolis, including some of the gorgeous metallic prints by Alison Harbaugh. Local art is a great gift!![/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14599″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Tell us what the Himmel’s Holiday Village is, exactly. What can attendees expect?

Himmel’s Holiday Village is a five week attraction featuring family-friendly holiday activities and artisanal shopping. We are showcasing over 70 local vendors, visits with Santa Claus, a magical unicorn, face painting, book readings by local author Nate Whiting, great food, free cocoa and crafts, and festive music in a beautiful winter wonderland atmosphere.

What types of attractions will there be? Will attractions/entertainment vary by date?

Attractions will vary according to the audience. The main attraction for shoppers is the opportunity to source unique and meaningful holiday gifts from an outstanding selection of over 70 vendors! We encourage multiple visits to catch the new vendors on site each date of the event. Attractions for families and children include Free photos with Santa, Free visits with his magical unicorn, Free face painting, Free hot cocoa, Free crafts for kids, and more, in a festively decorated wonderland filled with lights and holiday decor. Attractions vary by date.

What are the wooden structures (that are currently being built in the front) meant for?

The beautifully handcrafted sheds are for our anchor vendors, the ones who will be on site the duration of the event, to set up shop. Those vendors include Twin Valley Distillers; Goldfinch Home, Heart, and Garden; E.L. & Company; Washed Up Art; and Diplicious.

What types of activities/attractions will there be for children?

In addition to the daily crafts, cocoa, book readings, and visits with Santa, we are partnering with Dun-Pikin Farm, Swede-Art Professional Face Painting, Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, Anne Arundel County Public Library, Historic London Town and Gardens, and other local businesses to provide an unforgettable holiday experience for local children and families.

Will there be food available for sale?

Rumor Has It! that Rumor Reel’s NEW food truck, “Rumor Wheel 1” will be serving up the grub each day at Himmel’s Holiday Village, with great selections available to please the whole family, at a great value.

Is there a cost to attend?

Attendance is free!

Where will parking be available?

We have plenty of free parking in the back lot, and parking attendants on site daily to manage the flow of traffic.

When does the Holiday Village officially open?

We officially opened November 21st. We will be closed Thanksgiving and reopen 3-9PM on Friday, November 29th.

What will the days and hours of operation be?

Hours are Thursday 3-9PM, Friday 3-9PM, Saturday 2-9PM, and Sunday 2-8PM. We may shift the hours to accommodate earlier visits, and will keep our sites updated with information as quickly as possible.

What sets this Holiday attraction apart from others? Why – in your opinion – should the community check it out?

This is an event focused on building community and providing an atmosphere for families and friends to connect, have an enjoyable experience, and make memories, without spending a fortune on entry fees. We also believe that this fun event will support the local economy by introducing newcomers to our great local businesses, vendors, artisans, and restaurants.

Anything else the Pasadena community should know about the Holiday Village?

Himmel’s Holiday Village would not be possible without the support of our Partners: Jaw Drop Productions, and The Rumor Reel; Sponsors: Renewal by Andersen, The J.F. Johnson Lumber Company, Dun-Pikin Farm, 89.7 WTMD, Bay Area Mosquito & Tick Service, Hammock Island Marina, Nicole Watts Studio, Arundel Federal Savings Bank, Swede-Art Professional Face Painting, Scott Laumann Plumbing, Laumann Enterprises; Laumann and Company, Fruitful Farmers; and the tireless work of Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center staff who went above and beyond.
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Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center recently completed a custom outdoor kosher kitchen, including custom-fabricated Kashmir White granite countertops, a pizza oven, two cooktops, two sinks, and a kamado charcoal grill. The structure, including the island and dining table, was constructed out of cinder block and finished with Ocean Blue Ledgestone veneer by Natural Facing, which tied in seamlessly with the existing garden walls. A gorgeous patio crafted out of Blu 60 MM Patio Slabs in Shale Grey with an Onyx Black border by Techo-Bloc completed the design. Contact Himmel’s today to make your outdoor living dreams a reality.

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Today, Himmel’s is blossoming. It’s mission is clear: to help neighbors build a better, healthier, and more beautiful world. Himmel’s offers an extensive and affordable plant and flower selection, bulk mulch, stone, and soils available for pick-up or delivery, a beautiful and diverse selection of pottery and statuary, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to provide unparalleled customer service.

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Elizabeth Elliott’s dream of owning Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center started 20 years ago as an employee at the Center. During those years, her gardening and landscaping knowledge grew, along with an interest in the ways native plants benefit local environments and support pollinators. In 2018, she bought Himmel’s from her former boss.

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You can make a garden. Everyone can… you can make a garden and play a part in helping the earth heal. Every plant we grow is a vote for the future, whether it’s in a single pot or a two acre garden.
– A Year at Brandywine Cottage by David Culp

David Culp, the visionary behind the gardens at Brandywine Cottage in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and author of ‘A Year at Brandywine Cottage: Six Seasons of Beauty, Bounty, and Blooms’, has been sharing his garden wisdom for over 25 years. Now, his passion and expertise, expressed in the new Brandywine Cottage™ Collection of plants, is available to you!

The Brandywine Cottage™ Collection showcases a range of classic plants alongside new and innovative varieties. These exquisite selections, grown exclusively by Cavano’s Perennials, focus around six seasons of interest and correspond to the themes and experiences expressed in ‘A Year at Brandywine Cottage’.

Visit Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center to explore the collection, perfect for all gardening preferences and skill levels.

Learn more and discover the entire collection.
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Common name:

Pansy

Botanical name:

Viola x wittrockiana

Pansies are hybrid plants derived from several species within the Viola genus and are part of the Violaceae family. Pansies are a welcome sight after a long, cold winter. Pansies are often the first flower we see arrive in garden centers due to their ability to withstand colder temperatures.

With multiple color variations, the pansy is a versatile flower to add color to your garden and help usher in spring. As we move into the heat of the summer season, we will see pansies begin to fade away due to their inability to tolerate high temperatures. However, in fall, pansies arrive again in garden centers to add more color to fall plantings. Depending on winter temperatures, pansies can last into winter time.

Pansies can be a hungry plant. It is best to add a slow release fertilizer to ground plantings roughly once per month. Container plantings will benefit from a liquid fertilizer about every two weeks during their growing season. You can deadhead, or prune, faded flowers and bare stems regularly to promote new buds and new growth.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. Aim for partial shade in warmer climates.
Water Requirements: Pansies prefer evenly moist soil. Be sure to have drain holes if your pansies are planted in a container, or well draining soil if they are planted in the ground.
Characteristics: Pansies are characterized by their five petal formation. Some varieties are characterized by a darker blotch, or “face”, at the center of the flower. Pansies can range in shades of red, blue, purple, yellow, and white.
Uses: Pansies are a great addition to containers and flower beds in early spring and early fall. Their variety of colors allows them to be versatile to compliment any additional plants in the landscape.
Interesting Facts: The name pansy comes from the French pensée and reflects the meaning of ‘remembrance’ or ‘thought’ in the 19th century language of flowers.
Varieties:
- Matrix Series: This series features flowers that are 3” – 3.5” on a short, strong stem to support the flower.
- Cool Wave: has a prostrate habit that fills in landscapes and containers. It has superior overwintering capabilities and is one of earliest to re-emerge in spring.
- Frizzle Sizzle: offers a frilly flower form with unique and bold colors

Both the blooms and the leaves of pansies are edible and high in vitamins A and C.

Pansies taste like a slightly floral version of lettuce, and the flowers can be used to make syrup, flavored honey, and natural dyes.

February’s birth flower is the pansy

In Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the juice of a pansy was used in a love potion, referencing the Ancient Greeks’ use of the flower in herbal remedies and love potions.

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Common name:

Columbine

Botanical name:

Aquilegia spp.

Columbine is known for its uniquely shaped flowers and bright colors. They are native to meadows and woodlands across the northern hemisphere, including North America. Columbine will tolerate a variety of soil conditions but do best in rich, well draining soils.

Light Requirements: They prefer light to moderate shade, especially in the afternoon.
Water Requirements: They prefer moist but not water logged soil, especially the first growing season. Mature plants are somewhat drought tolerant but will benefit from watering during prolonged periods without rain.
Characteristics: Columbine have delicate, airy foliage and graceful, nodding flowers. The flower colors include blue, yellow, red, pink and white, many having bicolored or multicolored blooms. They are a clump forming perennial that reach 1 to 3 feet in height. While they are mostly deer and rabbit resistant, they are attractive to hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.
Uses: Columbine are so versatile that they can be incorporated into cottage gardens, woodland gardens, pollinator gardens, mixed borders and containers.
Interesting Facts: Columbines are distinctive for their five petaled flowers that have long backward extending spurs that contain little pockets of nectar. The genus name derives from the Latin aquila (eagle) and lego (together), suggesting that the curved nectaries or spurs resemble the closing talons of an eagle.
Varieties:
- Aquilegia canadensis: (Eastern Red Columbine) is native to North America. This species has red and yellow tubular flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds. It is more tolerant of heat and humidity than other varieties.
- Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’: is a dwarf version of the native species, reaching only 8 to 10 inches tall.
- Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky’ Series: The Winky Series produces loads of more upward facing blooms. The series features a wide range of bicolored combinations.
- Aquilegia x. Hybrida ‘Earlybird’ Series: This mixture was bred for vibrant colors and unusual color combinations. They feature a neat, rounded habit growing 10 to 12 inches.

Columbine was named for the Latin word columba, which means dove.

Native Americans used the seeds to make an infusion to treat headaches.

The long spurs on the flowers produce nectar, which makes them a favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.

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Our slogan at Himmel’s is Get Outside – and we live in a great place for it! As the weather warms and schedules become crammed with sports activities, concerts, picnics and other school and social events, it’s natural to long for some quiet space to relax and unwind. That space could be in your own backyard!

Check out the latest outdoor living trends for 2024 and gather inspiration for creating the tranquil backyard oasis of your dreams.

Go Big with Hardscaping

Outstanding outdoor gathering spaces are designed for comfort, convenience, and entertainment. Start with a patio large enough to accommodate seating for family and friends. Patio trends this year include large format pavers in monochromatic colors, porcelain pavers, permeable pavers, and bluestone. Do you enjoy cooking outdoors? Consider a grill nook with a few built-in stone planters for handy access to fresh herbs and veggies, or go bold with a complete outdoor kitchen and bar area beneath a custom pergola.

Carefully designed seating areas bring the comfort of indoor living to the outdoors, whether it’s a book and coffee nook for two, an outdoor bar for a few, or a bench and firepit combo for your whole crew! Trends in outdoor seating include bold sitting boulders that double as accents, and cozy Adirondack chairs with pillows situated close to the firepit for long nights hanging out with family, friends, and neighbors.

Fire features are trending more than ever, and are available in a wide range of sizes and finishes to suit your unique style. Oversized firepits and fire tables are very popular for those who love entertaining larger groups. Want to try something different?

Consider a cauldron style firepit that doubles as a grill.

The soothing sound of splashing water adds a touch of Zen-like tranquility to your outdoor space. Trends in water features include small scale fountains, bubblers, reflecting pools, and tiny ponds that incorporate interesting materials.

Don’t forget lighting! Color-changing LED lights controlled with an app on your smartphone are the latest in landscape lighting, and can transform your yard with fun and festive seasonal color!

Formal Gardens with Classically Inspired Architectural Elements

Carefully manicured landscapes in cool shades of green and white can bring a sense of peace and elegance to your surroundings, separating your space from the hectic outside world. Crisp hedges create privacy, while a few well-placed topiaries or carefully pruned trees add a three-dimensional quality that draws the eye. Stone paths and thoughtfully selected statuary add architectural interest. Columns, pillars, and urns in marble tones are timeless elements! The whole effect is enhanced by a few touches of whimsy – either with pops of perennial color in shades of purple and pink, a small water feature, or an ornate mirror or sundial as a focal point. Even the smallest spaces can benefit from the classic elements of a formal garden.

Native Plants to Attract Pollinators

The native trend is no longer a trend… It’s here to stay! Native plants benefit the environment by creating food and habitat for beautiful birds, precious pollinators, and local wildlife. The many varieties of native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials create 4-season interest, featuring outstanding flowers and fragrance, evergreen interest, edible berries, gorgeous fall color, and more! Even a small patio planter full of flowering native perennials can benefit bees and butterflies. Enhance your outdoor space with a few native selections and draw nature into your oasis!

Make it Happen

Wherever your daydreams take you… let the friendly experts at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center help you transform your yard into a uniquely beautiful habitat.

Contact landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com or call 410-255-7730 to schedule a free consultation.
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Common name:

Eastern Redbud

Redbud

Botanical name:

Cercis canadensis

(SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis)

The Eastern Redbud is a deciduous tree native to North America. They are most known for their showy magenta buds that bloom into pink flowers in early spring. The buds and blooms appear before the leaves.

Light Requirements: Eastern Redbuds can tolerate full sun to partial shade conditions. It is important to note – if your redbud is in full sun it will require more frequent watering. (It prefers some shade in this area in the heat of the summer.)
Water Requirements: Water regularly for freshly planted trees until the roots are established, about the 1st year. You can check the soil, about 2” in depth, to check if water is needed.
Characteristics: Redbuds are most known for their showy buds in early spring. Their leaves are typically green throughout late spring to late summer, and then shift to a golden coloring in the fall.
Uses: Redbuds work as a great understory tree due to their mature size of 20 – 30 ft tall by 15 – 25 ft wide. If space permits, they also work well with multiple redbuds planted in a grouping.
Interesting Facts: The flowers can be eaten fresh or fried. The blossoms are also edible and can add a bright, citrusy taste to salads. The unopened buds can also be pickled and used as a caper substitute.
Varieties:
- Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ is one of the most popular cultivars, with deep purple foliage and rose-colored flowers.
- Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’ is an excellent redbud for small spaces. Its weeping habit, red-purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves will bring elegance to any garden.
- Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower’ is a Himmel’s favorite! Leaves emerge purple and quickly turn to red as they expand. As an individual leaf matures, it transitions from purple to red to reddish-bronze and ultimately yellow-green. Because all leaves are in different stages of development at any particular point in time, the tree displays a brilliant array of colors, especially during stages of active growth.

The redbud tree is in the legume family!

Redbud buds, flowers, and fruit (seed) can be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked.

The Redbud is the state tree of Oklahoma!

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Common name:

Lenten Rose

Christmas Rose

Botanical name:

Helleborus spp.

There are approximately 15 different species of hellebores and are native to much of Europe, as well as parts of Asia and China. While they are not related to a rose, the common names refer to winter bloom times which contain the Lenten and Christmas seasons.

All parts of hellebores are toxic when ingested and can cause skin irritations in some people. Due to its toxicity, it is rarely eaten by deer or rabbits.

Light Requirements: Part to full shade
Water Requirements: Prefers drier soils if planted with rich organic matter
Characteristics: Hellebores are a mostly evergreen perennial with an attractive, bushy growth habit, typically 12 to 24 inches. They are noted for flowering in late winter or early spring. Flowers are in muted shades of white, green, pink, purple and near black.
Uses: Because they tolerate dry, heavy shade, they don’t need to compete for water like other perennials do. That makes them excellent plants for under trees in woodland gardens, as shady borders or groundcovers. They also perform well in containers with plants that have similar needs.
Interesting Facts: Hellebores make great cut flowers and because of their early blooming nature and delicate flowers, they are sought after for bridal bouquets, centerpieces and other arrangements for winter weddings. In medieval Europe, the flowers were often used to decorate wreaths or garlands during the Christmas season.
Varieties:
- Helleborus x. ‘Anna’s Red’ (FrostKiss Series) has rosy red flowers which fade to burgundy and lush marbled foliage.
- Helleborus x. nigercors ‘Honeyhill Joy’ has large, outfacing creamy colored flowers over shiny, blue tinged foliage.
- Helleborus x. ‘Pippa’s Purple’ (FrostKiss Series) has smoky pink flowers with burgundy flecks. The soft green foliage has a unique marbling.

The colored “petals,” are actually sepals, which are little protective wrappers for the flowers inside

Tough, evergreen leaves and unique flowers are deer and rabbit resistant!

Hellebores are in the Ranunculaceae family, and related to anemones, peonies, and buttercups

These lovely perennials thrive in shaded areas, making them perfect for a woodland garden

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Common name:

Forsythia

Golden Bells

Botanical name:

Forsythia spp.

Forsythias are flowering shrubs that belong to the olive family. They grow at a rapid rate and are long lived. Forsythia can be forced to bloom indoors before it would normally occur outdoors. Between early January and late February, cut branches, bring indoors and place them in water. Flowers will open in about 10 days

Light Requirements: Full to part sun
Water Requirements: They prefer loose, well drained soil. They will tolerate poor soil and will be fairly drought resistant once established.
Characteristics: Depending on the cultivar, they grow from 3 feet to 12 feet tall and wide. Profuse yellow flowers appear on long arching stems and open before leaves emerge, usually in March. Forsythias bloom on old wood so do any pruning right after blooming to avoid cutting off next year’s buds. Remove one-fourth to one-third of the oldest (largest) stems at ground level every other year once they are established.
Uses: Forsythia can be used as a specimen, in a mixed border or as a background in a perennial bed. They make a great living hedge and are great for hillsides to help with erosion issues.
Interesting Facts: When it rains, their flowers tip downward to protect their pollen.
Varieties:
- Forsythia x. intermedia ‘Lynwood’ has larger yellow flowers than other cultivars. They also have better fall foliage that turns an attractive yellow.
- Forsythia x. intermedia ‘Show Off’ is smaller and compact, growing 5 to 6 feet. It is also full of flowers from the ground to the end of the stems.

Forsythia belongs to the olive family!

Forsythia symbolizes spring and renewal! The bright yellow flowers represent the arrival of spring and the renewal of life, making it a popular choice for seasonal decorations.

These cheerful plants were named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist who introduced the plant to England in the 18th century.

Forsythia flowers have long been utilized in traditional Chinese medicine for their medicinal properties including treatment of nausea, sore throat, and fever

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‘Show Off’ Forsythia in 3G size, $49.99 at Himmel’s Landscaping & Garden Center

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Common name:

Snake Plant

Mother-in-law’s Tongue

Botanical name:

Dracaena trifasciata

(previously Sansevieria trifasciata)

Snake Plants are a clumping, broadleaf evergreen houseplant in the Asparagaceae (asparagus) family. It is native to West Africa. Snake plants are a relatively easy plant to care for, and can do well in low light settings. This makes it an optimal plant for office settings or places around the home with low light.

Light Requirements: Snake plants can tolerate a range of light from bright indirect light to low light conditions.
Water Requirements: Allow the soil to become just dry before watering, then water deeply. Be careful not to overwater the snake plant, or let it sit in water. This can lead to root rot. Yellowing leaves are a sign of overwatering.
Characteristics: Snake plants are easily recognizable due to their sword shaped leaves. Leaves can be green, striped, or outlined in yellow.
Uses: Along with many other houseplants, snake plants contribute to cleaning the air in their environment.
Interesting Facts: This plant is visible on the porch in Grant Wood’s 1930 painting, American Gothic
Varieties:
- Dracaena trifasciata ‘Hahnii’: Also called bird’s nest snake plant, ‘Hahnii” grows to just six inches tall.
- Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii’: This variegated cultivar has creamy yellow leaf margins.
- Dracaena trifasciata ‘Twisted Sister’: Twisting leaves bear horizontal stripes with yellow variegated edges. It grows to 15 inches tall.
- Dracaena Trifasciata ‘Golden Flame’: ‘Gold’ or ‘Golden Flame’ cultivar sports gray-green foliage that has yellow-gold patternation.

The snake plant originally comes from the dry and rocky areas of tropical Africa

Snake plants are related to aloe and agave! All are in the same family – Asparagaceae

As snake plants age, they might burst into sudden, surprising bloom – small sprays of greenish-white, fragrant flowers

Snake plants like to be very snug in their pots, and don’t mind being root-bound!

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We offer several varieties in 4.5″ pots for 8.99
Purchase online and pickup at Himmel’s while supplies last
Delivery options available

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Common name:

Witch Hazel

Botanical name:

Hamamelis spp.

(ham-ah-MAY-lis)

Witch hazels are large shrubs or small trees that have several desirable attributes, and offer year-round interest in the landscape. Plants are typically upright-spreading and loosely branched.They prefer moist, rich, well drained and slightly acidic soils.

Light Requirements: Full to part sun, best flowering in full sun locations.
Water Requirements: Prefers moist but well draining soil.
Characteristics: Witch hazels grow 8 to 20 feet depending on the cultivar. Fragrant ribbon shaped flowers in yellow to orange to red appear along the branches in winter or early spring. Fall leaf color is yellow to red depending on the cultivar.
Uses: The somewhat zigzagging branches offer interesting form as a specimen plant, and its upright nature lends itself to an opportunity for under-planting with bulbs or small perennials. It is a valuable shrub for a naturalized border or in a woodland, wildlife or winter garden. Flowers are pollinated by nocturnal moths. Wild turkeys eat the seeds and small mammals and birds eat the fruit.
Interesting Facts: Witch hazel has several medicinal properties including use as an astringent and an anti-inflammatory. In fact, it is one of the very few American medicinal plants approved as an ingredient in non-prescription drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The common name refers to the use of the forked twigs for “water-witching” or as divining rods to locate water sources.

Varieties:

Hamamelis virginiana is the common witch hazel. It is native to eastern North America and is found along stream banks from Canada to Mexico and can tolerate clay soils. The common witch hazel is noted yellow, slightly fragrant flowers which open from October through December. Fall foliage is a bright yellow.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold’s Promise’ is a cross between the chinese and japanese varieties. It is an upright, vase shaped variety noted for its sweetly fragrant yellow flowers that bloom later than other cultivars, February to March.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ is a cross between the chinese and japanese varieties. It grows 8 to 12 feet and is noted for its coppery red blooms from January to March. The foliage turns attractive shades of yellow, orange and red in fall.

Early settlers witnessed Native Americans using forked branches of witch hazel to find water.

Shivering moths pollinate witch hazels! The renowned naturalist Bernd Heinrich realized that there was a group of owlet moths called winter moths or shivering moths that are active on cold nights. These moths have a remarkable ability to heat themselves by using energy to shiver, raising their body temperatures by as much as 50 degrees in order to fly in search of food.

The extract of the bark and wood is used as a mild astringent and is used to treat everything from acne to eczema.

Common names: Winterbloom, Snapping Hazelnut, Striped Alder, Spotted Alder, Tobacco-wood, Water-witch

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Witch Hazel – Blooming now! We offer this in 2 varieties:

‘Arnold Promise’ in 7G size for $179.99. Yellow blooms.
‘Diane’ in 3G size for $29.99. Orange blooms.

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Craving a space to unwind and let the troubles of the world drift away with the breeze? A place where windchimes softly sound in harmony with the birds, where the fragrance of fresh herbs and lavender soothes the senses, and where the miracle of nature unfolds before your very eyes?

2024 is the Year of the Wellness Garden, and for good reason. We are inundated with the noise and pressures of deadlines in a digital world. Because we are always on the go, our diets and sleep schedules suffer, contributing to a decrease in overall health and wellbeing. We are tired and strained, and as a result, our relationships deteriorate. Perhaps the greatest toll is on our inner peace and balance.

It’s time to reclaim your health and manifest more peace and quiet in your life by building a Wellness Garden – a quiet spot, intentionally designed to provide nourishment in the form of fresh vegetables and herbs, and therapy through nature’s healing touch.

Here are 4 easy steps to start a Wellness Garden in your own backyard:

Step 1: Plan

What is the main purpose of your Wellness Garden?
Will you be creating new areas, raised beds, or containers?
How much space, time, and motivation are you willing to invest?
Which vegetables and culinary or medicinal herbs do you want to try?
How will you source the tools, plants, and other materials required?

Step 2: Prepare

Select the space with the best sun exposure for your in-ground beds, raised beds, or containers
Remove debris and existing turf to prep the new space for in-ground beds, or install raised beds
Conduct a soil test to determine if additional nutrients are required
Add additional soil and organic matter like mushroom compost, manure, worm castings, or other amendments
Make sure a water source is available and easily accessible
Draw a layout to maximize the space using the square foot gardening method or other system
Consider comfort – add a bench or comfortable lawn chair
Personalize it – add some whimsical elements like windchimes or garden décor – things that make you smile

Step 3: Plant

Start seeds like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers indoors
Follow seed packet instructions to ensure they are started at the ideal time for transplanting
Monitor health and growth of seedlings
Harden off and transplant seedlings into beds or containers
Purchase started transplants to supplement seedlings
Direct sow crops like peas, squash, and melons
Don’t forget to add edible flowers, fragrant herbs, or other plants that increase joy

Step 4: Maintenance

Water appropriately
Fertilize as needed
Control weeds
Monitor for pests and diseases
Don’t forget to have fun…
Gather your herbs and produce, cut fresh flowers, and enjoy the harvest!

Would you like to learn more about Wellness Gardening? Have you always wanted to try growing vegetables and herbs but don’t know where to start? Are you curious about the ways herbs and vegetables can contribute to improved health?

Join us for Saturdays with the Sage Tomato at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center on January 13^th at 10AM and find out!

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Oh Deer!

It happened again. You splurged on some beautiful new plants for your garden. You lovingly planted them (with leaf compost and BioTone starter fertilizer, of course), and watered them deeply and thoroughly (at the base, not overhead). You stood back and admired your hard work, snapped some pics for social media, smiled, and went to sleep.

The next morning your hard work was ripped out, chewed up, and strewn all over the ground… by Bambi and friends! NOT CUTE.

At Himmel’s, we have experienced some painful and expensive! failures with plants we thought were deer resistant. As it turns out, there really is no such thing as completely deer resistant. If the animal is hungry, it will eat what is available, and unfortunately, what works one year might change the next.

However, we have had consistent results with a few fantastic selections, and we want to share our list with you!

Thanks to our great friend Eileen P. for helping us compile this list after years of trial and error. For additional resources, check out Rutger’s ‘Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance’:
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deer-resistant-plants/

Evergreen Screening Trees:

Eastern Red Cedar [Juniperus virginiana] including the ‘Burkii’ and ‘Emerald Sentinel’ cultivars
- Use these in place of ‘Emerald Green’ and ‘Green Giant’ Arborvitae in heavy deer traffic areas
Japanese Cedar [Cryptomeria japonica] ‘Radicans’ and ‘Yoshino’

Small, Ornamental Trees:

Crape Myrtle [Lagerstroemia indica] ‘Magic’ Series
Japanese Maple [Acer palmatum]
Weeping Redbud [Cercis canadensis] ‘Pink Heartbreaker’ and ‘Ruby Falls’ varieties

Small Shrubs:

Arborvitae [Thuja occidentalis] including ‘Anna’s Magic Ball’, ‘Bobozam’, and ‘Fire Chief’ varieties
‘Blue Rug’ Juniper and other [Juniperus horizontalis] cultivars
Deutzia [Deutzia x.] ‘Nikko’ and ‘Yuki Cherry Blossom’ varieties
‘Sargent’ Juniper [Juniperus chinensis]

Medium Shrubs:

Dwarf Mugo Pine [Pinus mugo var. pumilio]
‘Goshiki’ Osmanthus [Osmanthus heterophyllus]
Spirea [Spirea japonica] including ‘Candy Corn’, ‘Goldmound’, and ‘Shirobana’
Threadleaf False Cypress [Chamaecyparis pisifera] ‘Gold Mop’

Large Shrubs:

Cherry Laurel [Prunus laurocerasus], including ‘Majestic Jade’, ‘Schipkaensis’, and ‘Otto Luyken’ varieties
Dappled Willow [Salix integra] ‘Hakuro Nishiki’
Japanese Hollies [Ilex crenata] including ‘Hoogendorn’, ‘Helleri’, ‘Compacta’, ‘Brass Buckle’ [variegated], and ‘Soft Touch’ varieties
Silverberry [Eleagnus ebbengei]
Viburnum [Viburnum nudum] ‘Winterthur’ and ‘Brandywine’ varieties

Perennials:

Actaea hybrid ‘Chocoholic’
Catmint [Nepeta racemosa] – all varieties
Coral Bells [Heuchera x.] ‘Zipper’, ‘Paris’, ‘Green Spice’, ‘Southern Comfort’, and ‘Rio’ varieties
False Indigo [Baptisia australis]
Ferns – all varieties [native and otherwise]
Lavandula [Lavandula x intermedia] ‘Phenomenal’
Lenten Rose [Helleborus orientalis] – all varieties
Russian Sage [Perovskia atriplicifolia] – all varieties
Sedums and Stonecrops – select the creeping groundcover varieties for best results
Spurge [Euphorbia martini]

Bulbs:

Alliums
Daffodils
Snowdrops
Squill

Native Perennials, Sedges, Grasses, and Shrubs:

Black-Eyed Susan [Rudbeckia fulgida] Perennial
Bleeding Heart ‘Dicentra canadensis’ Perennial
Carex appalachica (Appalachian sedge) Sedge
Carex pensylvanica Sedge
Clethra [Clethra alnifolia] ‘Hummingbird’ and ‘Ruby Spice’ varieties Shrub
Coneflower [Echinacea purpurea] ‘Magnus’ Perennial
Coreopsis [Coreopsis verticillata] Perennial
Inkberry [Ilex glabra] Shrub
Northern Bayberry [Myrica pensylvanica] Shrub
Red Twig and Yellow Twig Dogwood [Cornus sericea] Shrub
Sea Oats [Chasmanthium latifolium] Grass
Sweetspire [Itea virginica] Shrub
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ Grass
Viburnum [Viburnum dentatum and Viburnum nudum] Shrub
Winterberry Holly [Ilex x verticillata] Shrub

Plants to Avoid in high deer-traffic areas:

Azalea and Rhododendron varieties
Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua
Hosta fortunei
Tulips Bulbs
Yew [Taxus sp.]

Deer Deterrent:

We use Deer Snap granular repellent as part of our landscape maintenance program.

The best results combine granular and spray applications. ‘I Must Garden’ Deer Repellent products are available at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center in spray and granular applications.

Stop in and speak to our friendly and knowledgeable staff to learn about deer resistant plants and products!

Schedule a free landscape consultation and let our professional and detail-oriented team install a new deer-resistant landscape or…. an 8’ fence around your entire property. That will definitely keep the deer out!
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Hydrangea quercifolia

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Hydrangea paniculata

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Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea, Snowball Bush): Large round flowers range from pink, blue or purple shades based on acidity in soil. Acidity changes color to blue shades. Alkalinity changes color to pink shades. Older varieties bloom once on old wood. New varieties are reblooming and bloom on old wood and new growth. Provide afternoon shade. Prune as flowers start to fade.

- Lacecap Hydrangea has flat clusters of small flowers surrounded by a ring of more prominent flowers.

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Seed Starting – A Hobby that Grows!

Starting plants from seed can be a rewarding experience. It allows you to be in control of the way plants are grown, the varieties that are grown, and the timing of plantings. If you are new to the process, start small, be successful and add more varieties next year!

We like to think of gardening as a fun science experiment and encourage our neighbors to try new things, observe the changes with curiosity, and record data to compare the next time around. There is no ‘perfect’ way to start seeds, but there are a few basic best practices. These tips can get you started on the journey from a few small seeds to a full-time jungle of a hobby!

Don’t start too early. Vegetables and plants that you associate with summer need the soil temperature to be warm, not the air temperature. Check out the University of Maryland Extension’s handy chart for the perfect timing.
Use the right mix! Always use a potting mix or seed starting mix. These specialized blends hold moisture well and are lightweight enough for the tender roots to move through. The mixes are also weed and pest free. Never use garden soil as it is too heavy and can harbor weed seeds and insect and disease organisms. We love to use Espoma Organic Seed Starter, voted #1 by Better Homes & Gardens “because it is a fine, rich blend of natural ingredients and includes beneficial microbes to help promote root growth and encourage strong, healthy plants”.
Don’t dry out! Keep the soil moist, not wet, until seeds germinate. A spray bottle is a handy tool for misting delicate seedlings when the surface of the soil dries out, but the experts prefer to water from the bottom, allowing moisture to be drawn upwards to penetrate the tiny roots.
Light it up! A sunny window is sufficient, however, you will have more success and stronger plants if you invest in an artificial, full spectrum light source. There are lots of grow lights available on the market – pick something economical for your first experiment.
Use the data! Carefully read the seed packets for important details and special instructions like timing and spacing requirements. Use a gardening journal to record your own data – such as days to germination, growth over time, which varieties were more successful than others, and other variables that are important to your understanding of the process. It’s fun to review data and compare notes over years of gardening!
Toughen up! As seedlings grow, they may need to be transplanted from grow cells to larger peat pots to accommodate their size. Take care with delicate roots and stems when transplanting. Once your babies are big enough to be transplanted outside, they need to be toughened up to withstand wind and sun. This gradual process is called hardening off. On the first day, put your new plants outside for an hour or two, then bring them back in. Gradually leave the plants out longer every day until they are used to being outside all day and all night. This process should take about two weeks.

As always, the friendly and courteous staff at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center are happy to answer your questions, provide guidance, and give you a little extra help with your seed starting adventure. Stop by and pick up everything you need to get started!

Contact us today at 410-255-7730 or visit our location 7 days a week.

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Our slogan at Himmel’s is Get Outside – and we live in a great place for it!

As the weather warms and schedules become crammed with sports activities, concerts, picnics and other school and social events, it’s natural to long for some quiet space to relax and unwind. That space could be in your own backyard!

Check out the latest outdoor living trends for 2023 and gather inspiration for creating the tranquil backyard oasis of your dreams.

Go Big with Hardscaping

Outstanding outdoor kitchens on statement stone patios set the standard for modern outdoor living. Tuck in a few herb containers on the patio or install an elevated stone kitchen garden for easy access to fresh ingredients to throw on the grill. Carefully designed sitting areas bring the comfort of indoor living to the outdoors, whether it’s a book and coffee nook for two, an outdoor bar for a few, or a bench and firepit combo for your whole crew! Fire and water elements add a touch of Zen-like tranquility to your quiet space. Or – if you like the idea of neighborhood festivities in your backyard – get creative and add a life size chess board, horseshoe pitch, or bocce ball court!

Formal Gardens with Classically Inspired Architectural Elements

Native Plants to Attract Pollinators

Make it Happen

Wherever your daydreams take you… let the friendly experts at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center help you transform your yard into a uniquely beautiful habitat. Contact landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com or call 410-255-7730 to schedule a free consultation.

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Do you dread spending your free time mowing a lawn that never seems to grow as green or weed-free as you’d like it to?

Lose the Lawn

Do you dread spending your free time mowing a lawn that never seems to grow as green or weed-free as you’d like it to? Have you heard of lawn-free alternatives, but are uncertain how to make it happen in your yard? Let the experts at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center help you lose the lawn and create a better, healthier, and more beautiful world by replacing it with a pollinator-friendly habitat!

At Himmel’s, we offer two popular lawn alternatives: a drought tolerant rock garden filled with hardy perennials and native shrubs, or a blooming wildflower meadow that provides outstanding color and interest.

Hardy Rock Garden

Add architectural interest with beautiful boulders and colorful river rock! Careful placement of native shrubs will provide food and habitat for songbirds and beneficial pollinators, while pockets of hardy perennials and succulents draw the eye and add interesting color and texture. Add a few ornamental edible plants like blueberries, kale, bronze fennel, and Swiss chard to make the best use of space. Careful selection and proper installation will ensure that the beauty grows, and the maintenance is minimized!

Go Wild with Wildflowers!

Planting a beneficial wildflower meadow, even one as small as 20 square feet, will have a tremendous impact on our native wildlife, providing food and shelter for precious pollinators including bees, birds, and butterflies. Replacing any portion of lawn with a biologically diverse wildflower meadow will help draw beneficial insects, control pests like mosquitos and white flies, and contribute to a healthier, balanced ecosystem.

Did you know that spending time outdoors observing nature contributes to improved wellness?

A new wildflower garden can positively benefit your family and neighbors! The visual appeal of colorful blooms and seedheads, the beautiful variety of pollinators and birds that will be attracted to the new habitat, the pleasing fragrances, and the delight of birdsong will surely bring added joy.

Call today to get started!

Whether you prefer a wildflower meadow or a hardy rock garden, our friendly and professional landscaping team can’t wait to help you replace the lawn with an environmentally friendly alternative. We will help with a personalized design, professional installation, and post-installation guidance and clear instruction to ensure the success of your new garden.

Contact us today at 410-255-7730 or landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com to schedule your free consultation.

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Although the plants in your winter garden are dormant, their tiny biological clocks are ticking, which means there is a lot of action happening underground!

Sleeping Beauties

Although the plants in your winter garden are dormant, their tiny biological clocks are ticking, which means there is a lot of action happening underground! Soon leaf buds will sprout and leaves will unfurl as your landscape awakens to the warmth of spring. You may have already noticed snowdrops or other bulbs emerging and even in bloom! Will your gardens be ready for spring?

At Himmel’s, we know that for your plants to live their healthiest and best lives, regular maintenance is key. Each season provides an opportunity to observe the natural beauty of plants in the landscape, tend to the needs of the garden, and make valuable enhancements that will improve the longevity of the magnificent habitat you have worked so hard to create.

Winter Services

Hard pruning, debris cleanup, and garden bed prep with soil enhancements are a few of the services we offer during the winter months. Our professional and courteous landscaping and maintenance crews are well trained to ensure that your landscape has a healthy growing season, and that your property always looks its best.

Want to start an herb and vegetable garden this year? Let us help you put together a plan for custom raised beds that will maximize your unique space! We can even help you choose which varieties will work best and produce the greatest yield.

Winter is also a great time to start making plans for your summer patio and firepit, outdoor kitchen, or other hardscaping addition. Let our experienced and ICPI-certified design team help you plan the backyard of your dreams!

Don’t wait! Call 410-255-7730 or email landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com to schedule your free consultation today!

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Soil Test

Get a soil test done to ensure the health of your soil. New grass will grow best when the pH of the soil is 6.5-7.2. Apply amendments to correct the pH of your soil as needed.

Mow

Generally, mowing your lawn to 2.5-3” tall is best.

Dethatch

Remove dead plant matter. This will help your new seed to have contact with the soil.

Aerate

This puts holes into your lawn and helps circulate oxygen into your soil.

Apply starter fertilizer

This will give your new seed the nutrients it needs to survive. (There are fertilizers that contain low to no phosphorus if your soil has a healthy concentration of phosphorus)

Apply grass seed

We offer sun tolerant tall fescue blends as well as a blend specifically made for the shade. Ensure the best value by avoiding seed blends that have a high concentration of annual rye grass or weed seed in general.

Apply a cover to your grass seed

We offer straw. Covering your seed will help keep it in place as it grows. It will also deter animals from eating the seed.

Water your new seed

Water every day in the morning and evening (except when it rains) until your new grass is 3.5-4” tall or tall enough to mow. It is important that your lawn is watered evenly every time it receives hydration. Keeping your lawn tall (3.5-4”) will help deter weed seeds from sprouting as well.[/vc_column_text]

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Fall Lawn Revitalizing Tips!

Soil Test

Get a soil test done to ensure the health of your soil. New grass will grow best when the pH of the soil is 6.5-7.2. Apply amendments to correct the pH of your soil as needed.

Mow

Generally, mowing your lawn to 2.5-3” tall is best.

Dethatch

Remove dead plant matter. This will help your new seed to have contact with the soil.

Aerate

This puts holes into your lawn and helps circulate oxygen into your soil.

Apply starter fertilizer

This will give your new seed the nutrients it needs to survive. (There are fertilizers that contain low to no phosphorus if your soil has a healthy concentration of phosphorus)

Apply grass seed

Apply a cover to your grass seed

We offer straw. Covering your seed will help keep it in place as it grows. It will also deter animals from eating the seed.

Water your new seed

Contact Himmel’s today for a soil test and lawn treatment plan!

Landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com

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Himmel’s Mission is ‘Helping our neighbors build a better, healthier and more beautiful world’.

One way we do this is by supporting local nonprofits in their efforts to make a difference in the community. Himmel’s is proud of our partnership with the Anne Arundel County Food Bank whose Mission is ‘To fight hunger by assuring that all those in need, especially children, have access to food and other resources’.

September is Hunger Action Month, and Himmel’s participated as a passport location and food drive site. We also sponsored the Cruising Out Hunger event, which was a great time for a great cause! Join us in March for Nutrition Month events, or check out AAFoodBank.org/donate/ to learn more about how you can get involved!

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Year-Round Organic Soil Care For a Beautiful Lawn

Why should you integrate organics into your lawn feeding program? The benefits gained from the use of organics include improved disease and insect resistance, as well as improved heat and cold tolerance. Organic products will also improve your soil’s biology. The soil will become more permeable and alive, allowing water, air, and grass roots to penetrate the lawn soil more deeply and ultimately establishing a better foundation for grass to flourish. Organics are also safe for pets and children!

March

Espoma Lightning Lime
This product is a highly soluble form of calcium that helps to rapidly raise your soil’s pH, improving the health of your lawn by releasing trapped nutrients in the soil that feed the grass plants. We recommend that this only be applied as needed after a soil test has been completed.

Espoma Spring Lawn Booster
This product is specifically formulated to optimize the growth of your lawn, and provide 2.5 times more slow-release nitrogen (SRN) than conventional lawn programs.

May

Espoma All Season Lawn Food
Contains Bio-Tone Microbes that help make nutrients more available to your lawn. These microbes will help promote faster greening, deeper roots, and improved soil structure.

July

Espoma Summer Revitalizer
For use on all lawns including newly seeded and sodded areas. Contains 2% non-staining iron which helps turn a yellow lawn to green.

September

Espoma All Season Lawn Food

November

Espoma Fall Winterizer
Supplies long lasting nitrogen, an essential nutrient that helps to promote a thicker lawn and vigorous growth. It is also fortified with potassium, a nutrient that helps the lawn recover from summer drought conditions, enhances winter hardiness and helps promote a better spring greening the following season.

Contact Himmel’s today for a soil test and lawn treatment plan! landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com

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Year-Round Organic Soil Care For a Beautiful Lawn

March

Espoma Spring Lawn Booster
This product is specifically formulated to optimize the growth of your lawn, and provide 2.5 times more slow-release nitrogen (SRN) than conventional lawn programs.

May

July

Espoma Summer Revitalizer
For use on all lawns including newly seeded and sodded areas. Contains 2% non-staining iron which helps turn a yellow lawn to green.

September

Espoma All Season Lawn Food

November

Contact Himmel’s today for a soil test and lawn treatment plan! landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com

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Himmel’s landscaping team was contacted by a brand new client in Annapolis to create an outdoor living space and transform the overgrown beds in the front and back yards. We spent a week on site and had a great time getting to know our clients and their sweet pups! Here’s what they had to say!:

“WE LOVE IT!!! Working with your entire team has been such a flawless, great experience in every way. I cannot believe how quickly our property has been transformed!

Looking forward to more projects with HIMMEL’s in the future! Thank goodness for your advertising jingle on WRNR!! You did not disappoint!”

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Sharpen your mower blades. This is very important, especially in the summer. Cutting with dull blades will cause grass blades to fray. Frayed blades of grass are more susceptible to browning and the development of fungal and other diseases, especially when combined with moisture from dew and rainfall.
Mow your lawn weekly, and don’t cut it too short. Keeping your lawn between 3 and 3.5” tall in the summer will encourage deep root development that will help inhibit weed growth. This will also make your lawn less dependent on water.
Mow at mid-morning, and only when the grass is dry. This time frame – after the morning dew dries and before the heat of the day sets in – allows sufficient time for the lawn to heal before dew sets in again at nightfall. Wet grass blades tend to bend, which is problematic when mowing, and as mentioned, frayed, or damaged blades of grass are susceptible to disease from moisture.
Water your lawn early in the morning, and not on mowing days. A tall fescue lawn requires 1” of water each week to thrive. When a fescue lawn doesn’t receive adequate amounts of water, it’s roots may be weakened. A weakened root system will lead to disease and damage.
Apply fertilizer to a freshly mowed, dry lawn every 5-6 weeks. Applying fertilizer to a wet lawn may prevent the nutrients from even distribution. Regarding fertilizer – N-P-K can be better understood when it is read as Up, Down, All-around. Nitrogen (N) promotes green growth (Up); Phosphorus (P) promotes root, fruit, and flower development (Down); Potassium (K) promotes disease and drought tolerance (All-around). We like Espoma Summer Revitalizer for summer lawn care, and other organic Espoma lawn fertilizers throughout the year. Note – Herbicides should not be applied this time of year.
Apply grub control treatments as needed. Grubs are pests that weaken and destroy the root system. We like milky spore because it only affects Japanese Beetle Grubs.
Treat pet stains in your lawn by deeply watering the affected area within 8 hours of contact.
Resist the urge to aerate, dethatch, or overseed your lawn in the summer. Those tasks are best done in the fall.

As always, feel free to contact the experts at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center to discuss your specific needs. Whether it’s bringing your tired lawn back to life, starting from scratch with sod, or going lawn-free altogether, we are here to assist! Contact Joey at 410-255-7730 or landscaping@himmelsgardencenter.com to schedule your free consultation today![/vc_column_text]

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Is your lawn looking tired and worn down? Are you seeing more brown and yellow than green? You’re not alone. We can help you bring your lawn back to life even if it seems to have given up. Protecting your lawn from the extreme weather of summer is a challenge but it can be done. Our tips will help you maintain a lush, healthy lawn for you to enjoy and will increase overall curb appeal.

Sharpen your mower blades. This is very important, especially in the summer. Cutting with dull blades will cause grass blades to fray. Frayed blades of grass are more susceptible to browning and the development of fungal and other diseases, especially when combined with moisture from dew and rainfall.
Mow your lawn weekly, and don’t cut it too short. Keeping your lawn between 3 and 3.5” tall in the summer will encourage deep root development that will help inhibit weed growth. This will also make your lawn less dependent on water.
Mow at mid-morning, and only when the grass is dry. This time frame – after the morning dew dries and before the heat of the day sets in – allows sufficient time for the lawn to heal before dew sets in again at nightfall. Wet grass blades tend to bend, which is problematic when mowing, and as mentioned, frayed, or damaged blades of grass are susceptible to disease from moisture.
Water your lawn early in the morning, and not on mowing days. A tall fescue lawn requires 1” of water each week to thrive. When a fescue lawn doesn’t receive adequate amounts of water, it’s roots may be weakened. A weakened root system will lead to disease and damage.
Apply fertilizer to a freshly mowed, dry lawn every 5-6 weeks. Applying fertilizer to a wet lawn may prevent the nutrients from even distribution. Regarding fertilizer – N-P-K can be better understood when it is read as Up, Down, All-around. Nitrogen (N) promotes green growth (Up); Phosphorus (P) promotes root, fruit, and flower development (Down); Potassium (K) promotes disease and drought tolerance (All-around). We like Espoma Summer Revitalizer for summer lawn care, and other organic Espoma lawn fertilizers throughout the year. Note – Herbicides should not be applied this time of year.
Apply grub control treatments as needed. Grubs are pests that weaken and destroy the root system. We like milky spore because it only affects Japanese Beetle Grubs.
Treat pet stains in your lawn by deeply watering the affected area within 8 hours of contact.
Resist the urge to aerate, dethatch, or overseed your lawn in the summer. Those tasks are best done in the fall.

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Nothing says summer quite like the activity of butterflies in the garden. With their majestic presence and humorous antics, they are a welcome site in the heat. By creating a Monarch Waystation, you could help one of most treasured butterflies.

Planning and installing a butterfly habitat is simple and rewarding. All you have to do is provide them with shelter, food, and water.

Monarch Waystations do have specific requirements for certification with monarchwatch.org. There isn’t a minimum size requirement, but we recommend that they be at least 100 square feet.

It is important that your waystation be installed in an area that receives full sun. Butterflies are most active in full sun.

To provide shelter, be sure that your plants are close together but not crowded. A good rule of thumb is to have your plants 12-18” apart throughout your waystation.

Monarch caterpillars rely on Milkweed Plants, they are their only food source before they become Monarch butterflies. Our team recommends that you plant at least 10 Milkweed Plants to give your Monarch butterflies the best chance of survival. If you offer the Monarchs the four milkweeds that are native to Maryland, we are sure that you’ll have success with creating their new habitat. The four native milkweeds are Asclepias incarnata (Swamp milkweed), Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed), Asclepias tuberosa (Orange milkweed), and Asclepias verticillata (Whorled milkweed).

Planting a variety of nectar producing plants will serve as the food sources for the Monarchs once they become butterflies. Some favorite flowers of butterflies include Achillea (yarrow), Agastache (hyssop), Baptisia (false indigo), Conoclinium coelestinum (hardy ageratum), Coreopsis verticillata (threadleaf coreopsis), Echinacea (coneflower), Eryngium yuccifolium (rattlesnake master), Eutrochium maculatum (Joe Pye weed), Helenium autumnale (sneezeweed), Heliopsis helianthoides (oxeye sunflower), Liatris spicata (blazing star), Monarda didyma (bergamot), Penstemon digitalis (beardtongue), Pycnanthemum muticum (mountain mint), Rudbeckia fulgida (black-eyed susan), and Vernonia noveboracensis (New York ironweed).
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At Himmel’s, we take pride in carrying products that are safe for our neighbors and for our planet. Plus, our goal is for our customers to find great joy – and success – in their gardening endeavors. That is why we love carrying a wide selection of Espoma Organic gardening products!

One of our favorite products is Espoma Biotone Starter Plus. This granular fertilizer contains both endo and ecto mycorrhizae, which are beneficial microbes that result in larger root mass and bigger blooms. Application of Biotone Starter Plus at planting time reduces transplant loss, and is recommended for use on trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs, and veggies.

For vegetable, herb and flower gardening, we recommend a top-dressing of Espoma’s Organic Mushroom Compost. This rich and beneficial compost improves poor soils, which helps plants flourish as they are nourished at the root. You can check out results in our raised bed gardens, featured in our ‘What’s in the Garden’ video series.

We especially love Espoma’s Garden Tone which does wonders for vegetable and fruit plants due to its perfect blend of important nutrients including: Nitrogen, Phosphate, Soluble Potash, Calcium, and Magnesium. The science behind this special combination guarantees bigger and more delicious vegetables!

At Himmel’s, we carry a large selection of rose bushes, from beautiful and floriferous knockout roses to fragrant, old-fashioned roses like those from grandma’s garden. Many of our neighbors ask us how to keep these gorgeous flowers blooming and healthy. We recommend Espoma Rose Tone, a slow-release granular fertilizer that can be used the entire growing season to encourage prize-winning blooms. To combat pesky Japanese beetles and rose slugs, or treat for powdery mildew or other fungal diseases, we recommend Espoma’s Organic Neem Oil. Neem oil is an all-natural and highly effective 3- in- 1 fungicide, miticide, and insecticide that works to kill eggs, larvae and adult insects which may cause damage and lead to other problems.

Whether it’s for your summer palms and tropicals, acid-loving rhododendrons and azaleas, blooming annuals and perennials, or to grow the biggest and juiciest tomatoes in town, Espoma has the perfect fertilizer to suit your gardening needs.

Some of the other organic products that we carry include Espoma’s:

Lawn Starter
Seed Starter
Potting Mix (in 3 different sizes)
Multi-use Fungicides
Assorted Insecticides
Liquid Plant and Cactus Food
Weed Preventer
Lawn food for every season
All-purpose Garden Soil
Veggie and Flower Garden Soil
Raised Bed Mix Soil

And many others!

Come in today and shop our large selection of plants and products. And if you want to learn more about Espoma’s great selection, visit their website, and check out their cool blog Garden Answer featuring the smart and savvy Laura LeBoutillier!
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The heat of summer time is great for beach trips and barbecues with family but can be a real stressor on plants. This season, the combination of torrential rain followed by periods of intense heat and drought has had a negative impact on many plants, even those that are well established.

Review the tips below for efficient watering and plant care to help your garden flourish through the summer!

When watering, use the correct technique. You can reduce your water consumption up to 60% by using proper watering techniques. Slow-drip and deep-root watering and properly installed irrigation systems will help to conserve water.

Water early in the morning, usually before 9:00 AM. This helps keep the water from evaporating too quickly, and the plants won’t stress because of a lack of essential water. Watering less often but for a longer time will promote deep root growth. If you have an irrigation system, check it frequently to make sure it works properly. Make sure you water just your plant material and avoid spraying sidewalks, driveways and patios; this is a waste of water.

Make sure you cut your lawn to a proper height and let it grow to 3-4 inches between cuttings. Longer blades of grass means going three to four days longer between watering and promotes a healthier and stronger root system.

Weed control in your lawn and in your gardens will help reduce competition for water, so even though it’s hot, try to get out early in the morning to pull weeds and check for any pests or fungus.

Place container gardens and baskets in partial shade to keep them from drying out too quickly on very hot days and in windy areas.

Once you have the watering down, the next step is feeding! All plants require fertilizer to prolong their lifespan and ensure the biggest blooms and best performance. However, summer is not the best time for feeding lawns or nursery stock. Wait for the cooler weather of fall for that.

For annuals and perennials, feed once a month throughout the growing season to keep them healthy and blooming for the spring, summer and into the fall.

Of course, the plants depend on healthy soil for optimum growth. Summer is a good time to amend beds with a layer of leafgro or other organic compost. A thin layer of mulch is recommended to help retain moisture and reduce weeds. Apply to shrubs, trees, annual and perennial beds and borders, and even vegetable gardens.

Proper watering, feeding and mulching will keep your landscape healthy and attractive year-round.

As always, please feel free to call or, even better, come by the shop with your questions, comments, or just to visit! I’ll see you soon.

– Dotti

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Review the tips below for efficient watering and plant care to help your garden flourish through the summer!

Weed control in your lawn and in your gardens will help reduce competition for water, so even though it’s hot, try to get out early in the morning to pull weeds and check for any pests or fungus.

Place container gardens and baskets in partial shade to keep them from drying out too quickly on very hot days and in windy areas.

For annuals and perennials, feed once a month throughout the growing season to keep them healthy and blooming for the spring, summer and into the fall.

Proper watering, feeding and mulching will keep your landscape healthy and attractive year-round.

As always, please feel free to call or, even better, come by the shop with your questions, comments, or just to visit! I’ll see you soon.

– Dotti

Hydrangeas like moist, rich soil, but can not live in standing water. They are big drinkers. On hot days, the fleshy leaves and stems call for lots of water. Make sure they get it! The best place to grow hydrangeas is where they get morning sun and afternoon shade. This will keep the heat stress to a minimum and ensure the best blooms.

Hydrangeas are acid-loving plants. Feed hydrangeas in spring or fall with Holly Tone. Mophead hydrangeas have large lush blooms that change color depending on the soil ph. If you like blue flowers, use soil acidifier; if you prefer pink use garden lime.

Pruning is required to keep your hydrangeas performing to the best of their ability. All hydrangeas can be pruned for cut flowers, and they like to be pruned during bloom time to promote healthy growth. Outside of bloom time, seasonal pruning will ensure a longer life span and beautiful plant architecture. The process for seasonal pruning depends on the variety.

Hydrangea macrophylla (mophead) – Nikko Blue, Forever Pink, and other mophead hydrangeas bloom off last year’s wood (old wood). Pruning should be done only when necessary to improve shape. When new growth begins in spring, prune away dead branches, fertilize with Holly Tone, and enjoy the beautiful blooms to come.

Hydrangea paniculata (panicle hydrangea) – Pee Gee, Limelight, and other panicle hydrangea varieties bloom on new wood. This means old wood can be pruned off late fall or very early spring. Prune them aggressively so that new growth will be clean and compact and the plant will be lush with blooms.

Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea) – Snow Queen, Queen of Hearts and other oakleaf hydrangeas bloom from old wood and look best left untrimmed. If you must, prune late winter and remove the entire stem. Do not prune tips in the spring time; this stunts growth and prevents future flowering.

Hydrangea anomala (climbing hydrangea) – This gorgeous, slow growing variety has woody vines that cling to structures with air roots. Blooms grow off old wood, so prune in late fall or winter to control shape and promote spring growth. Blooms are a wide, lacecap type of flower.

Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea) – Annabelle, White Dome and other smooth hydrangea varieties bloom on new wood. Severely prune in late fall or winter and enjoy the flush of new growth and blooms in the spring and summer.

As always, please feel free to call or, even better, come by the shop with your questions, comments, or just to visit! I’ll see you soon.

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What themes (for overall decor or trees in particular) do you see being popular this holiday season?

What color combinations do you love? Traditional? Unexpected?

What pieces do you have from local artists?

What themes (for overall decor or trees in particular) do you see being popular this holiday season?

What color combinations do you love? Traditional? Unexpected?

What pieces do you have from local artists?

Tell us what the Himmel’s Holiday Village is, exactly. What can attendees expect?

What types of attractions will there be? Will attractions/entertainment vary by date?

What are the wooden structures (that are currently being built in the front) meant for?

What types of activities/attractions will there be for children?

Will there be food available for sale?

Is there a cost to attend?

Where will parking be available?

When does the Holiday Village officially open?

What will the days and hours of operation be?

What sets this Holiday attraction apart from others? Why – in your opinion – should the community check it out?

Anything else the Pasadena community should know about the Holiday Village?

Visit Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center to explore the collection, perfect for all gardening preferences and skill levels.

Common name:

Pansy

Botanical name:

Viola x wittrockiana

Pansies are hybrid plants derived from several species within the Viola genus and are part of the Violaceae family. Pansies are a welcome sight after a long, cold winter. Pansies are often the first flower we see arrive in garden centers due to their ability to withstand colder temperatures.

Common name:

Columbine

Botanical name:

Aquilegia spp.

Columbine is known for its uniquely shaped flowers and bright colors. They are native to meadows and woodlands across the northern hemisphere, including North America. Columbine will tolerate a variety of soil conditions but do best in rich, well draining soils.

Go Big with Hardscaping

Formal Gardens with Classically Inspired Architectural Elements

Native Plants to Attract Pollinators

Make it Happen

Common name:

Eastern Redbud

Redbud

Botanical name:

Cercis canadensis

(SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis)

The Eastern Redbud is a deciduous tree native to North America. They are most known for their showy magenta buds that bloom into pink flowers in early spring. The buds and blooms appear before the leaves.

Common name:

Lenten Rose

Christmas Rose

Botanical name:

Helleborus spp.

There are approximately 15 different species of hellebores and are native to much of Europe, as well as parts of Asia and China. While they are not related to a rose, the common names refer to winter bloom times which contain the Lenten and Christmas seasons.

All parts of hellebores are toxic when ingested and can cause skin irritations in some people. Due to its toxicity, it is rarely eaten by deer or rabbits.

We offer multiple varieties in 1G size for $29.99

Common name:

Forsythia

Golden Bells

Botanical name:

Forsythia spp.

‘Show Off’ Forsythia in 3G size, $49.99 at Himmel’s Landscaping & Garden Center

Common name:

Snake Plant

Mother-in-law’s Tongue

Botanical name:

Dracaena trifasciata

(previously Sansevieria trifasciata)

Common name:

Witch Hazel

Botanical name:

Hamamelis spp.

(ham-ah-MAY-lis)

Witch hazels are large shrubs or small trees that have several desirable attributes, and offer year-round interest in the landscape. Plants are typically upright-spreading and loosely branched.They prefer moist, rich, well drained and slightly acidic soils.

Craving a space to unwind and let the troubles of the world drift away with the breeze? A place where windchimes softly sound in harmony with the birds, where the fragrance of fresh herbs and lavender soothes the senses, and where the miracle of nature unfolds before your very eyes?

Would you like to learn more about Wellness Gardening? Have you always wanted to try growing vegetables and herbs but don’t know where to start? Are you curious about the ways herbs and vegetables can contribute to improved health?

Join us for Saturdays with the Sage Tomato at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center on January 13th at 10AM and find out!

Oh Deer!

Evergreen Screening Trees:

Small, Ornamental Trees:

Small Shrubs:

Medium Shrubs:

Large Shrubs:

Perennials:

Bulbs:

Native Perennials, Sedges, Grasses, and Shrubs:

Plants to Avoid in high deer-traffic areas:

Deer Deterrent:

Join us for Saturdays with the Sage Tomato at Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center on January 13^th at 10AM and find out!