How To Counteract Hot Weathers’ Effects on Garden Plants Hot weather effects garden plants but there are things you can do to protect them. A prolonged heat wave can be disastrous for all the hard work and money spent to have a beautiful garden, only to see it wither up and die. Here are some tips to help you help your landscape survive. Trees and Shrubs – Newly planted trees
Rose Pruning For Season Long Blooms Roses are a gardener’s garden plant. They take a lot of care and pampering but, if done correctly, they will bloom profusely all season long. One of the tasks that is key to season long blooms is deadheading. Deadheading is the removal of old, fading blooms so the plants will send up new buds, starting the process all over again. Rose deadheading is a
Make Careful Consideration When Hiring Your Next Maryland Landscape Company Deciding which Maryland landscape company to hire is a big decision for any homeowner to make. After all, whoever is hired is charged with designing and installing an important improvement to one’s home. Whether you plan to add a new walkway and entry or a patio and outdoor living area, the project is an investment in your home. On top
Proven Methods To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes The stings of mosquitoes can ruin the time you spend outdoors. On top of that, they are vectors for some very serious diseases. Luckily, there are ways you can combat these pesky pests without a lot of work. Eliminate Standing Water Standing water provides an ideal place for mosquitoes to lay eggs, producing hundreds of more mosquitoes in a very short period of
Fireflies Are One Of The Joys Of Summer! Chasing fireflies are on the joys of summer. One of my fondest memory growing up was receiving a letter from Ranger Rick (yes I am dating myself) explaining why Fireflies, or Lightning Bugs, light up. It had always been fun to chase them around the yard at night with my friends. Turns out, I never asked Ranger Rick about Fireflies. My grandfather
Drainage Problems and Solutions To Fix Them Having a drainage problem is a difficult thing to go through. If the problem is in the lawn or garden, it can lead to poor grass quality, declining health of landscape plants, and even as a breeding area for mosquitoes. Worse yet, if the drainage problem is related to the home foundation, it can create moisture and mold in the house and cause
Native Plants Have Many Benefits A native plants is a plant that originate in and is native to a geographical region. In other words, it naturally occurs in the area and can be found in nature. Why Use Native Plants Using native plants in the landscape makes sense for a whole host of reasons. Because they are native, they are used to our conditions. Native plants are programmed to survive
Avoid The Itch By Knowing What Poison Ivy Looks Like One of the most beautiful plants in the garden or forest also happens to be one of the most toxic. Most people do not want to admit that Poison Ivy is actually a very pretty plant. Painful rashes tend to do that to people. But when you consider the green-reddish leaves, the white dangling flower and the white berries that
So Much Flowering In Maryland Gardens May is like the Super Bowl of flowering plants. Look around our neighborhood. There are so many shrubs, perennials, bulbs and trees in bloom. This blog is intended to help you identify what is in bloom in Maryland Gardens right now so you can consider these plants for your garden. Shrubs Perennials Bulbs Trees Allentuck Landscaping Company is always here to help
Do You Wonder If You Have A Dead Crape Myrtle? Crape Myrtles are one of the most prized of all landscape trees. Blooming pink, red, white or lavender in late summer and into fall, it is no wonder homeowners prize this special tree. Which is why we get lots of calls in spring asking “Do I have a dead Crape Myrtle?”. Should I Worry? If you have not noticed yet,
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