Meet the Expert: Q&A with Adam Norton, General Manager at Allentuck Landscaping

Allentuck Landscaping July 15, 2026

Behind every successful landscape project is a team of experienced professionals who know how to turn ideas into spaces families will enjoy for years to come. This month, we’re sitting down with Adam Norton, General Manager at Allentuck Landscaping. Adam has been with Allentuck for six years, working his way from Account Manager to General Manager. Before joining our team, he owned and operated his own landscaping company on Long

10 Ways to Soften Your Patio and Create an Outdoor Living Space You’ll Never Want to Leave

Allentuck Landscaping July 8, 2026

One of the biggest misconceptions homeowners have is that a larger patio automatically creates a better outdoor living space. In reality, size isn’t what makes a patio inviting. The outdoor spaces people enjoy most are thoughtfully designed with a balance of hardscape and softer landscape elements that make the space feel comfortable, welcoming, and lived in. Whether it’s synthetic turf, ornamental grasses, outdoor rugs, water features, or a pergola that

Pool Landscaping Ideas: How to Create an Outdoor Living Space You’ll Love

Allentuck Landscaping June 11, 2026

When homeowners think about improving their outdoor space, it’s easy to focus on a single feature—a pool, patio, fire pit, pergola, or seating area. But the most successful landscapes are about much more than individual elements. They’re about creating spaces that encourage relaxation, bring people together, connect us with nature, and make it easier to enjoy time outdoors. At Allentuck Landscaping, we frequently hear questions from homeowners about how to

Does Snow Damage Landscape Plants?

Allentuck Landscaping February 10, 2026

Branches are drooping. Evergreens are buried. Your garden suddenly looks like it’s been flattened overnight. And the question hits fast: Does snow damage landscape plants? Sometimes yes. Often no.The real answer depends on what kind of snow you get, what plants you have, and whether you step in at the right moment—or make things worse by doing too much. Let’s break it down in a simple, homeowner-friendly way. Does Snow

Protect Your Home: Essential Yard Drainage Tips

Allentuck Landscaping September 27, 2025

Proper Grading Is Critical for Improving Yard Drainage Grading and yard drainage are two important factors to consider when maintaining a healthy and attractive home landscape. Without proper grading, water can pool in areas of your lawn and cause damage to the grass, soil, and plants. Improving your home’s yard drainage is essential for keeping your yard looking its best and avoiding costly repairs to landscaping features or even your

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

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

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

When Is It Safe To Plant Summer Annuals In Montgomery County, MD?

Allentuck Landscaping April 15, 2025

You’ve just walked into the garden center and—bam!—there they are. Bright, bold, blooming summer annuals lined up like candy in a store window. It’s tempting to grab a cart and start planting the moment the first warm day arrives. But hold on. In Montgomery County, MD, timing is everything. Planting too early can lead to disappointment—wilted flowers, stunted growth, or worse, a surprise cold snap that wipes out all your

How to Plan Your Outdoor Living Space: 5 Key Steps

Allentuck Landscaping January 28, 2025

Imagine stepping outside and being greeted by the perfect outdoor retreat—your personal slice of paradise, right in your backyard. Whether you dream of hosting lively barbecues, relaxing by a fire pit, or sipping your morning coffee surrounded by lush greenery, creating well-designed outdoor living spaces can transform how you use and enjoy your home. But turning that vision into reality? That takes a plan. Planning your outdoor living space isn’t

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