Native Plants with Adams Garden

In this blog I will write about my experiences of using North American native plants in the residential landscape in the Mid-Atlantic US. In particular, I will focus on working with Native Annuals and Biennials and how they can add surprises to the garden.

Friday, July 30, 2021

It's Stiltgrass Time Again

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As summer is peaking so is the time to focus on removing Japanese stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum . At this time (beginning of August) in...

Friday, July 16, 2021

I Planted ...What???

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For a long time I’ve wondered why the great interest in exotic barberries and no mention of our native species, American barberry, Berberis ...

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Native Annuals revisited

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The ubiquitous black-eyed Susan, Rubeckia hirta , can bloom in its first season from seed but may persist for up to 3 years. A little over 1...

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Friday, April 2, 2021

Picking the Right Ferns

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When I think of planting ferns I usually think of shady, moist conditions. But that’s not all. There are ferns that do well in dry conditi...

Friday, February 19, 2021

Getting Ready for Stiltgrass 2021

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My battle against Japanese stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum , is a nearly year round effort. To help me focus my efforts I’ve prepared the...

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About Me

Curtis: Knoxville, MD, United States; After about 20 years working in the field of organic chemistry, I decided it was time to start a second career. I have always had an interest in things botanical, especially species that are native to a particular locale. I decided that the best way to follow this interest and educate others about the wonderful plants that grow in their own region was to train to become a landscape designer. I completed the Landscape Design certificate program at Harvard's Landscape Institute in 2009 and have since launched my own business, Adams Garden, where I do both design and residential landscape maintenance. In 2012 I moved to Knoxville, MD where I am continuing to evaluate native plants and work on removing invasive plants from the property. In addition to use of native plant species, I am also engaged in creating natural habitats and the use of sustainable practices in both design and maintenance.

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