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Selection and Care of Flowering Plants

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Updated: October 20, 2025

Recommended Native Plants for Maryland

Find native plant recommended for Maryland gardens and landscapes.
monarda fistulosa plants in bloom with lavender flowers
Updated: August 14, 2024

Perennials

Growing perennials in Maryland
asters
Updated: June 6, 2024

Annuals, Perennials, Natives, and other Flowering Plants

General information on growing and caring for annuals, perennials, natives, vines, and other types of flowering plants in Maryland.
a bee at blue false indigo flowers
Updated: June 30, 2026

Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Learn when to start seeds and what light source, container, and potting mix supplies are recommended. Tips for seed sowing, seedling care, and winter sowing techniques are included.
A tray with multiple young vegetable seedlings growing in labeled rows under grow lights.
Updated: April 10, 2026

Groundcovers

How to select and use groundcovers for Maryland yards and gardens. Lists of groundcovers for different types of conditions are included.
purple flowers blooming in a woodland garden - phlox is used as a groundcover
Updated: November 5, 2025

Vines for Maryland Gardens

What are some perennial vines that grow well in Maryland? Here we list our selection of recommended vines -- as well as invasive vines to avoid growing.
vines with red flowers used on a railing
Updated: July 17, 2024

Fall Flowering Plants

Continue your flowering display into the fall with annuals and perennials.
purple flowers with bees - new england aster
Updated: April 10, 2024

Fall Frost or Freeze Dates in Maryland

When is the first frost or freeze date in your location?
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Updated: April 10, 2024

Spring Frost or Freeze Dates in Maryland

When is the last frost or freeze date in your location?
generic calendar page
Updated: March 7, 2023

Spring Daffodils

About spring daffodils
blooming daffodils