Year: 2013

Fall Is Great For…

Fall Is Great For …   Fall is like a breath of fresh air, literally. The heat and humidity have faded, the kids are back in school and football is back on television. It is a fresh start for us, and for our gardens. There is plenty to do. Revive the lawn – Even in mild summers, turf grass takes a beating in our region. Fall is the perfect time

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We Give, Because They Gave

We Give, Because They Gave Abraham Lincoln called it “the last full measure of devotion”. He said this in the Gettysburg Address and was referring to a soldier giving his life for his country. It was in respect of his words that Allentuck Landscaping Co. took part in Renewal and Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) this week, an annual event sponsored by The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) in which

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Make Your Patio Awesome

Make Your Patio Awesome A patio is a patio right? Not exactly. We view patios as an extension of your home, your outdoor family room, so to speak. A family room is not a family room right? It is your family room and you have probably gone to great lengths to make it special. Why not do the same with your patio? Here are a few ways to make your

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Hug The Earth

Hug The Earth We all need a hug every now and then. What better time is there to show the earth a little love than today, Earth Day. Here are ten ways you can show our rock how much you care: ·         Feed wildlife – Many plants have berries and nuts that provide food for our furry and feathered friends. ·         Install a rain barrel – Collect and use water off of

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How To Build An Awesome Patio

If You Are Going To Have A Patio, Build An Awesome Patio A patio is a patio right? Not exactly. We view patios as an extension of your home, your outdoor family room, so to speak. A family room is not a family room right? It is your family room and you have probably gone to great lengths to make it special. Why not do the same with your patio?

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25 Years And Counting

25 Years And Counting Wow. Who’d a thunk it? Twenty-five years have  flown by in a whisper. In twenty-five years we have  had the pleasure of working with so many  wonderful people and had the opportunity to create  and care for so many beautiful gardens. Yesterday we celebrated by donating and  dedicating a new Children’s Garden at the Hospice   Caring Cottage in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Hospice   Caring has been helping

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Winter Gets One Last Laugh

Winter Gets One Last Laugh Surprise! A last minute snow storm is bearing down on our area just when we were getting ready for spring. We have been fielding a lot of calls in the last few days, all wanting to know; “Will the late snow harm my plants?” The answer, probably not. This may not be the definitive answer you were hoping for so let’s dig a little deeper

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Experience Our Patios

Experience Our…Patios! Patios bring friends and family together. Watch this video for ideas and then give us a call to get started on yours! Patio Design Ideas

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More Harbingers Of Spring

More Harbingers of Spring We know spring is just around the corner when we spot these two spring plants and flowers, both of which were spotted by our staff this week!    Witch Hazel – This beautiful shrub blooms yellow to red before leaves appear. A versatile plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade.       Crocus – This small bulb sure can add a splash of

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Here Comes Spring!

Here Comes Spring! Over the next few weeks you will see landscape truck after landscape truck carrying mulch, including of course, Allentuck Landscaping Co. trucks. Besides that fact that mulch makes our gardens look nice and is sort of a harbinger of spring, did you ever wonder why we put mulch down? What are the benefits? We have the answers: ·         Reduce surface evaporation from the soil ·         Improve water

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