A successful vegetable garden begins long before the first seeds are planted. Winter and early spring are the perfect times to plan your layout, choose crops, and prepare soil for the growing season ahead. Taking time to organize your garden now helps create a healthier, more productive space once planting begins. At Whitehouse Nursery, gardeners […]
Growing a cut flower garden is one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy fresh flowers throughout the season. Instead of purchasing bouquets, gardeners can grow their own colorful stems for arrangements, gifts, and simple displays around the home. With a little planning and the right selection of easy annual flowers, even a small garden […]
Container gardening is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to add color and life to patios, porches, and small garden spaces. As winter ends and the new growing season approaches, it is the perfect time to refresh your containers and plan new plant combinations. A thoughtful container plan can provide months of color […]
Take a few minutes to watch this helpful gardening video that walks through several practical plant care tasks. The host begins by repotting a variety of houseplants and explains how to choose the right container size, soil mix, and placement for healthy growth. Later in the video, the focus shifts outdoors where she demonstrates how […]
Planning is just as important as plant choice. Winter offers a chance to step back and look at the structure of your yard without heavy foliage in the way. Consider these ideas when designing: • Mix fragrant and textured plants throughout the garden• Layer tall shrubs with mid height perennials• Avoid planting large blocks of […]
Build a Beautiful, Resilient Maryland Landscape with Nature in Mind As winter settles across Baltimore County, spring planning is already beginning. One of the most rewarding ways to prepare your garden is by choosing native plants that are naturally suited to Maryland’s climate and soil conditions. Native planting is more than a trend. It is […]
This Valentine’s season, skip the short lived bouquet and choose a gift that keeps growing. White House Nursery is hosting a special Valentine’s Shop Pop Up filled with locally grown houseplants, annuals, and perennials that make thoughtful gifts for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and every kind of celebration in between. Visitors can explore beautiful planters, […]
Winter in northern Maryland brings shorter days, cooler temperatures, and outdoor gardens that quietly rest until spring. While landscapes pause, houseplants step in to keep homes feeling warm, lived-in, and full of life. The good news is that many houseplants don’t just tolerate winter conditions, they actually prefer them, even when natural light is limited. […]
Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful garden. While plants often get the spotlight, strong roots, vibrant growth, and long lasting blooms all begin below the surface. Gardeners are increasingly focusing on soil health as a way to create more resilient landscapes and reduce maintenance over time. Educational approaches like those often discussed by […]
A new year often inspires fresh motivation, and gardening is no exception. Instead of setting overwhelming goals, many gardeners are focusing on realistic habits that support long term success. Thoughtful planning, sustainable practices, and manageable routines are becoming key themes in modern gardening conversations, including those often associated with White House Nursery and similar garden […]