June Stuff to Do Summer is here and the livin’ is easy. But that does not mean there are not chores to get done. Here is a list of Stuff To Do in June. Pinch out the flower buds of fall bloomers like asters and mums to keep the plants full and bushy, and to prevent early flowering. There will be periods of drought so keep those plants watered. Click
Spring – Fourth Time’s A Charm Maybe this time spring is for real? With the spring, snow, spring, snow pattern we have had this year, it has been hard for anyone to even contemplate their landscape or getting any outdoor project moving. We are confident that we have seen the last of snow (famous last words) and are now 100% in spring landscape mode! Which brings me to reminding you
Want to be more green? Here is Compost 101. A simple guide to what can and cannot go into your compost pile.
March Stuff To Do As you are receiving this email , the Washington DC area is cleaning up from yet another snow storm. Heads are gonna roll Mother Nature. We are tired of this and we have gardening tasks to get done! Here are some things to put on your To Do List for March: Early season weeds will start to grow (chickweed, henbit, knotweed). Pull them while they are
Turf Magazine – February, 2014 NORTH FEATURES The Greatest Gift Allentuck Landscaping nurtures a sense of community in Washington, D.C.By Mike Ingles Click image to enlarge. Allentuck Landscaping Company offers a complete palette of services. Photos courtesy of Bruce Allentuck. Bruce Allentuck, president of Allentuck Landscaping Company, Clarksburg, Md., says his company has a symbiotic relationship with Washington, D.C. “We are grateful to the community for the success of our business
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
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
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
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
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
