Category: Allentuck Landscaping Co.

February Stuff To Do

February Stuff To Do    We are just about there, can you feel it? Spring is knocking on the door. Here are some garden tips to help you get ready for the busy season ahead. Spring bulbs are emerging this month. Exposed leaves may get burned a little by the cold temperatures. This will not harm the flower buds. Spread wood ashes around vegetable gardens, flower bulb beds and non-acid

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My Day Cooking for The Dwelling Place

My Day Cooking for The Dwelling Place There are not too many days that move me as yesterday did. I had the opportunity to take part in an even sponsored by The Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County (https://leadershipmontgomerymd.org/corporate-volunteer-council/#core-content) , an organization that Allentuck Landscaping Co. has been active in for many years. The event was to work with The Campus Kitchens Project at the Universities at Shady Grove (https://www.facebook.com/UMES.CK) to

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Benefits for Your Landscape Compliments of the Polar Vortex.

From Lawn and landscape Magazine: Some good news for Maryland landscapes – there is a benefit to be gained from the polar vortex! Say adios to some bad pests.  One upside to the deep freeze INDUSTRY NEWS Experts say the extreme cold temeperatures are a chance to kill off invasive species. | January 9, 2014 Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterest_shareShare on linkedinShare on emailShare on print While some people were

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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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Winter Is On It’s Way

Winter Is On Its Way A nip in the air, longer nights, shorter days. We still have a lot of fall to go through but… winter is on it’s way. Here is a checklist of tasks to get your home and landscape ready. ·         Pick up a bag of ice melt product to have on hand. ·          Shut off outdoor water spigots. Leave the faucet slightly open to drain out

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