Month: October 2017

How And When To Plant Spring Bulbs

Spring Bulbs Add Brilliant Color To Any Garden Nothing quite says spring tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and alliums blooming in all their glory. Because they are planted in the fall but do not bloom until spring, bulbs provide delayed gratification for gardeners who cultivate them. The array of colors covers just about every color in the rainbow. When To Plant Spring Bulbs It is best to wait for the temperatures

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Pavers or Natural Stone – Which One Is Best For Your Patio?

There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to your outdoor living projects. While all of the options available today are part of what makes a project so exciting, it can also feel overwhelming at times. The first question most people ask us is “What is the best material for my patio, pavers or natural stone?” Both materials have cost and appearance benefits, this is a question

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Landscape Hospitality

I have talked a lot about how we do not lose customers because of bad landscaping. We do a great job on our properties and with our projects. Quality is not an issue. We lose customers when someone does not think we care about them or their home. Doing a good job is not enough. Think about how you feel when checking into a hotel and the front desk clerk

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Nature’s Wildflowers Offer Brilliant Fall Color

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What You’ll See Now: Spotting Native Wildflowers in Local Woods This post was written by guest blogger Toni Bailey, owner and Landscape Architect of Gracefully Green LLC. Toni specializes in sustainable landscaping. It’s officially fall, a delightful season in the Washington metro area – the weather is pleasant and dry, and the heat and humidity of summer are gone. Don’t wait for our beautiful native trees to change color;

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Our Latest Projects

We’ve Been Busy! It has been a busy season at Allentuck Landscaping Co. Our designers have created some outstanding landscapes and of course, our talented teams have expertly installed them for our customers. Enjoy some of our latest projects. Potomac, Maryland: A One-Of-A Kind Fire Pit And Patio Now that it’s fall, what better way to spend chilly evenings than cozying up around a one-of-a-kind fire boulder? You read that

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