Houseplants That Thrive in Winter

Winter in Annapolis brings shorter days, cooler temperatures, and outdoor gardens that naturally slow down until spring. While the landscape rests, houseplants offer a simple and satisfying way to keep your home feeling fresh, welcoming, and connected to nature.

What You Can Start Indoors Right Now

Winter may feel like a quiet time in the garden, but it’s actually the perfect season to get a head start on spring. Starting seeds indoors now allows gardeners to extend the growing season, enjoy healthier plants, and ease into spring planting with confidence.

Winterize Your Garden

Prepare your garden for a healthy comeback next spring! As temperatures dip and the last blooms fade, it’s time to tuck your garden in for the winter. A little end-of-season care now can make a big difference come spring—healthier soil, stronger perennials, and fewer pests. Here’s your essential checklist to winterize your garden the right way.

Planting 440 Lavender Plants

Join our friend Laura from Garden Answer as she creates a lavender filled formal garden.

Planting a Viburnum & New Perennials

Seven Steps To A Better Garden

As spring moves into full bloom here in Zone 7b, it’s the perfect time to prepare your garden for the sunny season ahead. Whether you’re working on perennial borders, veggie patches, or container displays, May is a crucial month for setting the stage for healthy growth and vibrant color. Here’s your step-by-step checklist from Bru-Mar Gardens to get your garden summer-ready:

How to Build a Pollinator This Spring

Plant the first wave of nectar-rich flowers for bees, butterflies & hummingbirds Spring is here—and it’s the perfect time to start building your own Pollinator Paradise right in your backyard. Whether you’ve got a sunny patch of lawn or a few containers on the patio, planting for pollinators is one of the best ways to give back to nature. And it’s easier than you think!

Planting 13 Simple, Sweet Containers

Planting 13 Simple, Sweet, Spring Containers & 3 Invincibelle Ruby Hydrangeas!

Bumper Crop Soil Builder

Bumper Crop Soil is an organic, nutrient-rich soil amendment perfect for improving garden beds and container plants. Packed with compost, aged bark, and beneficial nutrients, it promotes healthy root growth, moisture retention, and vibrant blooms. Ideal for all your planting needs!

Easy Edible Landscaping Projects

Blend beauty and utility with herbs, berries, and ornamental vegetables At Bru-Mar Gardens, we believe that a garden should nourish both your soul and your table. That’s why edible landscaping—where function meets flair—is one of our favorite ways to help gardeners make the most of their outdoor spaces.

Pruning Hydrangeas & Roses

Mulch Season Is Here!

Bulk Mulch - FREE Delivery in zip code 21403. Natural Hardwood $36/yd Black or Brown Colored Hardwood $44/yd Colored mulches generally hold their color for 9-12 months. Natural hardwoods will fade in 3 months.

We use and recommend Espoma products!

Let's Build a Pollinator Habitat

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds do more than just visit flowers—they rely on a well-rounded habitat to thrive. While colorful blooms are essential, a truly supportive pollinator environment also includes water sources, shelter, and a variety of plants that provide nectar and pollen throughout the seasons.

Planting Annuals to Attract Pollinators

Learn how to create a vibrant garden that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds by planting specific annuals known to draw pollinators.

Seed Starting 101

Spring is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start planning your garden! Whether you’re dreaming of a vibrant flower bed, fresh homegrown vegetables, or a lush herb garden, starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a head start on the growing season.

Potting Houseplants!

Sago & Ponytail Palm, Haworthia, Fern & a Huge Philodendron!