Blogger Luis J. Alfonzo April 22, 2026 Luis instructing participants in how to inspect a stormwater practice. I have spent most of my life working with plants and landscapes. As a horticulturist at the University of Maryland Arboretum and Botanic Garden, and with 48 years of experience in the field, I have seen…
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When You Hire a CBLP for Your Project, You Join a Community This month we’re sharing the stories of experts who have taken the CCLC’s Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional training and why seeking out a “certified pro” for your next landscaping job makes sense for you and the environment. In our first installment,…
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Look for a Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) for Your Next Project This month, we’re sharing the stories of experts who have taken the CCLC’s Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional training and why seeking out a “certified pro” for your next landscaping job makes sense for you and the environment. In our first installment,…
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Whether you have a small corner in your yard that you’d like to beautify or manage hundreds of acres at a commercial site, a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) can help you bring your land to life. To earn CBLP certification, professionals, including landscape architects, designers, engineers, and maintenance crews attend rigorous classroom…
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Lisa Kuder February 24, 2026 Reflecting on the progress made in 2025 and over the past decade in promoting native plants is truly heartening. This advancement bodes well for the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the wildlife that depend on native plants for food and habitat. How can we continue to build on…
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