🍁 Welcome to Fall at Bru-Mar Gardens

As the days grow cooler and the light softens, the garden takes on a whole new personality. Fall is one of the most colorful—and creative—times of year, filled with opportunities to refresh your porch, brighten your beds, and keep pollinators happy right up until frost.

My Favorite Color is Fall

There’s something magical about autumn in Maryland—the crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and the way our landscapes transform into a painter’s palette of red, gold, and orange. At Bru-Mar Gardens, we believe fall isn’t just a season, it’s an opportunity to celebrate everything the garden has to offer. That’s why we’re proud to launch our “Our Favorite Color is Fall” campaign, designed to inspire you to plant, decorate, and enjoy the beauty of autumn.

A Garden of Color: Pansies, Kale, Pepper

Who says the garden has to fade when summer ends? Fall brings some of the boldest and most unexpected colors of the year—thanks to cool-season favorites like pansies, ornamental kale, and ornamental peppers.

Ideas for decorating your porch!

Fall is here, and nothing says autumn quite like a display of pumpkins, gourds, and cornstalks. These seasonal staples add warmth, color, and a welcoming touch to your home—whether you’re creating a grand front porch display or a simple centerpiece for your dining table. At Bru-Mar Gardens, we love helping our customers celebrate the season with fresh, natural décor that brings out the best of fall.

Fall Bulb Planting Guide

Fall is for planting, and one of the best ways to ensure a burst of color next spring is by getting your bulbs in the ground now. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, and allium are some of the most rewarding bulbs to plant in fall. With just a little planning, you can enjoy cheerful blooms that announce the arrival of spring.

The Best Bloomers for Color All Season

When summer hits its stride, nothing beats the joy of a garden bursting with vibrant, long-lasting blooms. At Bru-Mar Gardens, we’ve handpicked a lineup of summer stars—annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs—that are known for continuous or repeat blooming. These plants don’t just show up—they show off, and they’ll keep your garden glowing from now through fall.

🌺 Pollinator Magnet Alert!

Looking to bring more life and color to your garden? Cuphea Vermillionaire® is a must-have for pollinator-friendly yards! With hundreds of fiery orange tubular blooms, this Proven Winners favorite is a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees all season long.

Our Favorite Proven Winners to Plant Now

Whether you’re planting containers, borders, or beds, these Proven Winners are tried-and-true superstars that will carry your garden through the heat of summer and beyond.

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!