Whether you’re a neophyte or seasoned green thumb, guided tours bring the region’s most luxuriant landscapes to life.

Brookside Gardens, Wheaton
This 50-acre escape nestled in Maryland’s Wheaton Regional Park is home to myriad spoils, from formal gardens to a fragrance garden, woodland walk and a conservatory. Docent-led, 90-minute tours take place from April through November; reservations are required. montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/visit

THE GARDENS AT Dumbarton Oaks, DC
Replete with terraced garden rooms, loggia and cutting gardens, this 10-acre, Georgetown gem offers guided 30-minute tours on a first-come basis every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday year-round (except in August). doaks.org/visit/guided-tours

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, DC
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s 13-acre estate hosts a plethora of year-round events celebrating all things botanical. During July, experts will lead weekly tours, one focused on the Japanese-style garden and the other on Hillwood’s summer designs. Guided Forest Bathing Walks and other garden-oriented tours will resume in September. hillwoodmuseum.org/events

Glenstone, Potomac
Glenstone encompasses nearly 300 acres of trails, native meadow and forest, fully integrated with architecture and art. Daily, year-round guided nature walks explore the grounds designed by PWP Landscape Architecture, with a focus on sustainability and organic maintenance. glenstone.org/nature