
Spring is finally in the air! It's the perfect time of year to start a garden. Just in case you need a little extra incentive to start planting, April is actually National Garden Month. So pull on those gloves, get your green thumb out of storage, and head out to the garden. If you need any gardening supplies, our real estate agents can recommend some great shops in the Baltimore area.
- Valley View Farms: 11035 York Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030
If you're in the area looking at Cockeysville homes for sale, then stop by Valley View Farms for your garden supplies. This locally owned store carries everything from plant starts to pottery. They have a large assortment of vegetables and herbs, along with more than 1,500 varieties of perennials.
If you're thinking of adding an ornamental tree to your garden, Valley View Farms has a great selection, including many hard-to-find conifers. Don't forget to walk down their planter aisle to discover terracotta, stoneware, wrought iron, and wicker planters.
- Poor Boy's Garden Center: 7721 Old Hartford Rd., Parkville, MD 21234
Poor Boy's Garden Center has been serving the Baltimore area since 1985. Today, the store has a great selection of gardening tools and supplies, including trowels, planters, and irrigation equipment. They also carry a lot of plants, including pet-friendly flowers and shade-tolerant veggies.
Poor Boy's Garden Center works with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on their MD Tree Program. If you purchase and plant a Maryland Native tree, you'll receive a discount at the register. Make sure you stop to look at some Parkville homes for sale while you're in the area too.
- Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses: 120 E Burke Ave., Towson, MD 21286
Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses is more than just a floral shop. Inside, you'll find garden tools, mulch, hanging baskets, herbs, and more.
Close to these Towson homes for sale, Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses grows flowers over the winter in their greenhouses, so they have a lovely selection of annuals. From asters to zinnias, this is a great place to fill your garden beds.
- Ayd Hardware & Supply: 6801 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212
Don't be thrown off by the fact that this is a hardware store. Ayd Hardware & Supply opened in 1974, and they've been providing Baltimore residents with gardening supplies ever since. This is a good place to pick up fertilizer, including organic fertilizers. Ayd also has hose parts and accessories, along with pest control products.
Consider looking at some Baltimore homes for sale after visiting Ayd Hardware & Supply. You'll have gardening ideas fresh in your mind as you view the homes.
- Green Fields Nursery: 5424 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21210
At Green Fields Nursery, you can find a good selection of healthy plants to add to your garden. They carry a lot of trees and shrubs, including rhododendrons and rose bushes. The shop also grows annuals in large containers, hanging baskets, and transplant containers.
Green Fields Nursery is a good place to go to add perennials to your garden. Plants like daylilies, phlox, and daisies will bloom year after year, giving you a lot of bang for your buck.
Visiting any of these shops would be a lovely way to celebrate National Garden Month. Once you have your garden tidied and planted, it will be a lovely place to relax all summer long. Contact us if you're still looking for a home in the Baltimore area. We'll help you find the perfect place before gardening season is over.