Spring Into Action by Letting Gardens Rest
March 1, 2026
As spring approaches, community members can help support pollinators by letting gardens rest a little longer.
Don’t clean up too soon. Leave leaves and plant material in place and delay cutting back perennials until warmer weather. Many native bees, insects and birds rely on these shelters through late winter.
Add intentional garden features. Use this time to plan and add design touches like birdbaths, benches, borders, signs or paths. These elements keep a garden looking intentional while supporting wildlife.
Plan native plantings and get rebates. Late winter is a great time to design native gardens. Rockville’s RainScapes program offers rebates up to $5,000 for residents and nonprofits for native landscapes, trees, rain gardens, green roofs and more. Visit rockville
md.gov/rainscapes to apply.
Rockville is a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.
Learn more about how to turn a yard, school or common area into a Certified Wildlife Habitat at rockvillemd.gov/backyardhabitats.