The Best Trees and Shrubs For Fall Color in Maryland

Allentuck Landscaping September 21, 2025

Fall in Maryland is magic. The air turns crisp, the sunlight softens, and the landscape glows in shades of gold, red, and orange. You don’t need to drive out to the mountains to see it. With the right planting strategy, you can bring that same seasonal drama right into your yard. This guide highlights the Best Trees and Shrubs For Fall Color in Maryland, focusing on a handful of plants

Our Guide To Fall Flowers For The Garden

Allentuck Landscaping September 15, 2025

Keep The Color Coming With Fall Flowers Just because fall has arrived does not mean the garden cannot have lots of color. In Montgomery County, Maryland area, many fall flowers will bloom well into the approaching winter. Some, like pansies, will even bloom again once spring arrives. Fall flowers in bloom are a spectacular way to add extra color to gardens, flowers pots, even fall flower bouquets in a vase

Top September Garden Tips: Transitioning from Summer to Fall

Allentuck Landscaping September 4, 2025

September marks the shift from hot summer days to cooler autumn evenings—a welcome change for both gardeners and their landscapes. While your garden may still be full of late-summer blooms and harvests, it’s also the perfect time to prepare for fall. These Top September Garden Tips will help you enjoy the last of summer’s bounty while getting your landscape ready for the season ahead. 1. Refresh and Revive Your Lawn

How Much Does An Outdoor Kitchen Cost in the Rockville, MD Area?

Allentuck Landscaping September 1, 2025

Outdoor kitchens have gone way beyond a simple grill on the patio. They’ve become full-on extensions of the home—places to cook, relax, and entertain. If you’re thinking about building one, the first thing on your mind is probably the same question we hear from almost every homeowner: How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in the Rockville, MD area? The short answer: it depends on size, features, and materials. The

Gardens For Grade School Grants: Helping North Potomac Schools Start the Year Fresh

Allentuck Landscaping August 28, 2025

The first day of school comes with a special kind of energy—kids carrying brand new backpacks, parents juggling first-day photos, and teachers ready to welcome their students. At Allentuck Landscaping Co., we believe the outside of a school should reflect that same sense of excitement. That’s exactly why, for the seventh year in a row, we launched our Gardens For Grade School Grants program. This year we partnered with Dufief

Caring For Your Outdoor Fire Feature

Allentuck Landscaping August 28, 2025

If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor fire feature, you’re doing something right. But caring for your outdoor fire feature isn’t just about looks—it’s about keeping those flames safe, reliable, and downright inviting. Because when the day cools off, it should be the crackle and glow drawing people in, not worry. Why Caring For Your Outdoor Fire Feature Matters Let’s face it: a fire feature is way more than

How Long Should Pressure Treated Timbers Last?

Allentuck Landscaping August 11, 2025

You’ve just invested in a new retaining wall, garden edging, or set of steps. It looks solid. Feels sturdy. And you’re thinking, this should last forever. But here’s the reality: even the best pressure treated timbers have a shelf life. The big question—how long should pressure treated timbers last—comes down to more than just the wood itself. Where you put it, how it’s installed, and how you care for it

Top August Garden Tips: Setting Yourself Up for a Brilliant Fall

Allentuck Landscaping August 3, 2025

Landscaping is a long game, and these top August garden tips are all about playing it smart. What you do now sets the stage for a healthier, better-looking yard this fall—and even next spring. If your landscape’s looking a little tired, we can help bring it back to life. We’ve been doing this for 35+ years and know how to turn late-summer blah into fall brilliance. 1. Refresh Mulch and

Vegetable Gardening at ALC HQ: Growing More Than Vegetables

Allentuck Landscaping July 30, 2025

Why the ALC HQ Garden Matters—For Us and Our Clients At Allentuck Landscaping Co., we talk a lot about Improving Lives Through Landscaping. But that doesn’t just happen out in the field or on a client’s property. Sometimes, it happens right here at our own headquarters—through vegetable gardening in the rows of peppers, tomatoes, squash, and greens we’ve got growing behind the shop. Yep, we’ve got a vegetable garden. And

Patio Privacy Ideas That Actually Work

Allentuck Landscaping July 29, 2025

Tired of feeling like you’re on display every time you step outside? You’re not alone. Most suburban backyards weren’t exactly designed with privacy in mind. Whether it’s nosey neighbors, second-story windows peering down at you, or just the general lack of separation between homes, it’s hard to fully relax on your patio when you feel like you’re being watched. But good news—privacy doesn’t require a tall, ugly fence or a