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.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

What to do with Wild Persimmons?

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When we first moved to this relatively spacious property in Maryland just over 10 years ago I knew that I wanted to grow more native plants ...

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Why Lawn

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Lawn maintenance consumes an incredible amount of time and money. But what is the purpose of a lawn, and could those resources be put to be...

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Stilt Grass: Discovery

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I write a lot about dealing with Japanese stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum . I do really feel like I am making progress, but the work is ...

Monday, August 15, 2022

Pull! Pull! Pull!

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Yes Pull! Now is the time to pull out Japanese stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum . This invasive species is rampant in the eastern U.S. f...

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Smooth Hydrangea

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Smooth hydrangea, Hydrangea arboescens , is a North American native shrub with a native range is from New York and Massachusetts, south ...

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Living Mulch

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Mulching garden beds has been a consistent ‘must-do’ for many gardeners. Mulching reduces moisture evaporation, suppresses weeds, adds nut...

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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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