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Allentuck Landscaping’s Inside Dirt – September 2017

  Our Greatest Asset It always sounds cliché, but our greatest asset at Allentuck Landscaping Co. is our people. YOU! Most companies will say something like this, and they mean it and are probably correct. I mean it too. I am fortunate to work with exceptional people in all parts of our company. Hard working, caring, nice. I am proud to have each of you as the face of Allentuck

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Why You Should Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn This Fall

Aerating and Overseeding Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For Your Lawn A thick, green, lush lawn is part of the American dream. Aerating and overseeding your lawn in the fall is one of the most beneficial things that can be done to get those results. Aerating Your Lawn Solves Two Problems Aeration solves two problems that afflict lawns in our area; compact soil and thatch.  Our

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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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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’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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Allentuck Landscaping’s Inside Dirt – May 2017

Are We There Yet? One of the down sides to having a warm winter is that spring seems to drag on forever. Don’t get me wrong, I love spring and the opportunity to get more work done sure beats the alternative. But it can be exhausting for everyone. We are all working extra hours and the fact that there does not seem to be any light at the end of

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Allentuck Landscaping – May 2017 Safety Line

Seguridad del extintor de incendios Cómo extinguir pequeños incendios de forma adecuada Los extintores de incendios están diseñados para extinguir incendios pequeños en sus primeras etapas cuando el fuego presenta un riesgo relativamente menor para el operador. Un extintor puede utilizarse en lo que se conoce como etapa incipiente, es decir, cuando el fuego: Es leve. Aumenta lentamente. Hay poco humo. Hay poco calor. Si el fuego es demasiado extenso,

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How To Design Your Backyard Landscape Paradise

You Deserve A Little Backyard Landscape Paradise Your backyard landscape should be your escape from this crazy world. It is not too early to start thinking about creating your own backyard getaway. Nothing beats being able to step out your backdoor into your very own private oasis. Here are 6 things you can do to bring this vision to life. Create a Picture Perfect Patio We consider patios to be

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8 Ways To Save Your Planet On Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day With These Earth Friendly Activities We have one planet earth. That’s it. One. If the water is polluted, we can’t drink it. If there air is polluted, we can’t breath it. If we deplete the trees, well, you get the idea. With Earth Day fast approaching (April 22, 2017), here are 8 ways to celebrate and honor the earth. Plant A Pollinator Garden The bee population is in

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Allentuck Landscaping’s Inside Dirt – April 2017

It’s Mow Time! Next week we start mowing. I always view this point of the year with a little apprehension. Are we prepared? Do we have enough equipment? Have we gotten through enough mulching? Even though I do, I shouldn’t worry. I know that we have the best landscapers in the industry at Allentuck Landscaping Co. and that they will take care of the customers and their properties. I am

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