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Year: 2017

Allentuck Landscaping Co. Continues Our Commitment To Arlington National Cemetery

There are some days that you find yourself simply humble and proud. The 21st annual National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery was one of those days. This year, 500 of our landscape colleagues from around the country descended on Arlington National Cemetery for a carefully orchestrated day of service. The morning started off with an opening ceremony with moving personal stories from two of

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Summer Patio Grilling Tips

The Aroma Of The Grill Is A Sure Sign That Summer Patio Grilling Season Is Here Summer is her and the living is easy! Now is the time for grilling dinner and dining outside. Here are some grilling tips to make your outdoor cooking and dining even more enjoyable. Using Heat Correctly: Direct vs. Indirect When it comes to grilling, not all heat is created equal. Understanding the distinction between

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Outdoor Living Under The Deck

The Area Under Your Deck May Be Outdoor Living Space You Didn’t Even Know You Had One of the most underutilized spaces in the landscape is the area under the deck. This space could make for a wonderful are to chill and enjoy. When dreaming of outdoor living spaces you would like to see in your back yard, why not take advantage of the most overlooked space? The majority of

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How To Control Garden Weeds

Get Control Of Garden Weeds Before They Control You Weeds In Your Garden Are As Inevitable As Death And Taxes If you were to name the worst garden task you need to do, I am willing to bet you would say weeding. Let’s face it. It is no fun, hard on the body and never ending. Weeds are tougher than your desirable plants that you worked so hard to grow.

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Allentuck Landscaping Co. Visits Dufief Elementary School

Allentuck Landscaping Co. Installs 2017 Gardens For Grade Schools Grants It was a hot day, but also a wonderful day as we installed this year’s Gardens for Grade School Grants at Dufief Elementary School in North Potomac, Maryland. Earlier in the day, our landscape crew installed an 8’x4’ cedar planter with perennials that attract butterflies; Coreopsis, Sedum, Echinacea and several other species. After the installation was complete, over 80 second

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Organic Tick Control

Why Every Maryland Homeowner Should Have Organic Tick Control Ticks may be tiny to the eye, but they pose a large threat to humans, namely as carriers of Lyme disease. Worse yet, they are infesting the entire U.S., including Maryland. In fact, Maryland ranks near the top for tick sightings. Are you protecting yourself and your family from disease-carrying ticks? Facts About Ticks Deer ticks in Maryland are known for

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Allentuck Landscaping Co. Is Lending A Hand To Local Military Families

Allentuck Landscaping Co. Joins National GreenCare for Troops Movement to Support Local Military Families We are so pleased to announce that Allentuck Landscaping Co. has joined ranks with Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program, a program designed to provide lawn care and landscape services to families of currently deployed military personnel as well as post 9/11 service-connected wounded/disabled veterans at no charge. Allentuck Landscaping Co. will participate with lawn care

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Allentuck Landscaping’s Inside Dirt – June 2017

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You It has been a long spring, there is no denying it. With lots of new customers and not enough team members everyone has had to put in extra hours and work a little harder and smarter. I know everyone is getting tired of the extra work days. At the very least, a little extra jangle in the paycheck makes the effort a little easier.

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How To Wow! Your Home’s Front Landscape

Your Home’s Front Landscape Should Make you Proud To Come Home Your front yard is the first thing people see when they arrive. More importantly, it is the first thing you see when you arrive home. It should highlight the style and character of your home and make a bold statement. Add a few of these landscaping and hardscaping features to create an inviting entrance that will make you proud

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What To Look For When You Hire A Landscape Contractor in North Potomac, MD

Looking to hire a landscape contractor in North Potomac, MD? It is easy, if you know what to look for. There have been a rash lately of unscrupulous people posing as landscape companies in North Potomac, MD and taking advantage of elderly residents (See Washington Post article). Do you know what to look for before you hire a landscape contractor? Here are 5 things to find out. 1. Reputation This seems

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