The meadow installation at the home of Keith Watson in Harford County, Maryland, began with a chance meeting at a Boy Scout Expo. There, a simple conversation planted the seed for what would later become a remarkable lawn to meadow transformation. Years later, that connection resurfaced when Keith invited the CGE team to walk his property and imagine what four acres of turf grass might become. Together, they shaped a plan for the meadow’s design, seed mix, and installation, a

In May, 2026, about 20,000 native plugs were installed. A plug is a plant that was grown from seed in a greenhouse in trays of 72 or 50 individuals that are 2 inches wide and up to 5 inches deep. Another way to install a meadow is by sowing seeds. But by installing plugs, this meadow has a jump start in establishment and is immediately able to shade out competitors, cool the soil with its shade, and give visitors an eyeful of beautiful texture and color. Some species planted

Mini meadows are having a moment in the MidAtlantic, and it’s easy to see why. These small, colorful patches of native wildflowers and grasses bring a burst of life to any property without demanding the constant mowing, watering, and fuss of a traditional lawn.

America’s urban landscape is traditionally based on the pursuit of the perfect lawn. To maintain a manicured, uniform yard, we are spending precious money, time, and environmental resources. Previously, this lawn was a monoculture of grass that was being mowed and cared for many times a year. Between water consumption, chemical inputs, and greenhouse gas emissions from mowing, maintaining this lawn in the traditional way meant the loss of biodiversity of plants, wildlife, an

Our youth is where it all happens. The lessons learned from our parents, families, friends and our community in general are many. One...

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Drill Seed vs. Broadcast When seeding a large area drill seeding is more efficient because seeds are used sparingly and planted directly...

Just the beginning of our meadow story.