Soil in Southern Maryland is more acid than closer to DC, so acid-loving plants will do well - azaleas, evergreens, shrubs, rhododendrons, holly trees - which is why so many of them can be seen growing wild all over here. Also, the local nurseries can give you a good idea of how to treat the soil for grass and flowers - most of the time, they tell me a 10-10-10 mixture is best.scarecreaux said:
If you're growing stuff in containers though, it probably doesn't matter. It's not tropical here, but you'd be amazed at how stifling and muggy it can get here once spring is here. I always say, it helps to remember that Washington used to be a *swamp*.