Category: Landscaping Ideas

Why Core Aeration Is So Good For Your Lawn

Core Aeration Is A Key To A Beautiful Lawn Let’s face it. The soil in our area is thick, compacted clay. Not exactly optimal for growing a nice lust lawn. The problem with clay is that it makes it difficult for air, water and nutrients to get to the root system where it is needed. It also holds on tightly to what nutrients are available, and does not release them

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Japanese Stilt Grass Control Strategies

Japanese Stilt Grass Is A Tough Weed To Control What Is Japanese Stilt Grass Japanese Stilt Grass (Microstegium vimineum) has become the bane of many gardener’s existence. It is an aggressive spreader, literally taking over acreage when one turns one’s back. It is so aggressive that it squeezes out other plant and actually can change a soil’s structure. It is a threat to both gardens and lawns. Japanese Stilt Grass

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Rockville Landscape Gets A Fresh Look

We Gave This Rockville Landscape A Makeover Sometimes, it is just time for a fresh start. That is exactly what we did for this Rockville landscape. We had been working for this customer every spring for the last ten years doing their spring clean-up, pruning and flower planting. The landscape and walkway had probably been in place even longer than that and was starting to show its age. The old

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Common Questions About Summer Landscapes In Maryland

Answers About Summer Landscapes In Maryland Landscapes in Maryland take a little extra abuse than ones in other parts of the country. Hot and humid summers along with dense clay soil means that our landscapes require a little extra TLC. The following are answers to some of the most asked questions from our customers. How often should I water my lawn? Watering a lawn is important for the grass plants

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11 Sun Loving Annuals Deer Do Not Eat

Try These Deer Resistant Sun Loving Annuals You know the frustration. You spend hours of valuable free time (not to mention a few hard-earned bucks) picking out annuals, preparing the garden bed, planting the annuals, mulching them in, and watering them, only to have them munched down to the ground before the next morning. Frustrating is the polite way of saying how you fell upon discovery. Deer do not care

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Beautiful Spring Flowers That Will Light Up Your Garden

Give Your Garden Some Pop With These Beautiful Spring Flowers There are lots of really interesting and beautiful spring annuals available in garden centers these days. The colors and textures can make any garden or flower pot simply “pop” with interest. So, why stick with the same ones every year? Now it the time to try some of these underused and very beautiful spring annuals. Creeping Jenny A great annual to

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Home Landscape Maintenance Tips From Allentuck Landscaping Company

Easy Tips For Keeping Your Home Landscape Maintenance On Schedule For all of you do-it-yourselfers, out hats are off to you. Keeping up with all of the tasks involved in home landscape maintenance is a big undertaking. But, if that is what you are committed to, we offer the following tips to help make it easier. Keep It Simple Elaborate landscapes can be stunning but what good are they if

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Front Foundation Garden Basics

Tips For Creating The Perfect Front Foundation Garden Consider this. The front foundation garden is the dressing on your home. It is the first thing people notice about our home, and probably the first thing you notice when you come home. It can be boring, or, with a little  thought and planning, it can make your home shine. A Layered Approach This may seem like common sense but, the larger

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Fire Pit Ideas For Memorable Nights

Ignite the Night: Creative Fire Pit Ideas for Unforgettable Evenings Embark on a journey to elevate your outdoor ambiance and create unforgettable nights with our curated collection of fire pit ideas. The mesmerizing dance of flames has a unique way of bringing warmth and charm to any gathering, turning ordinary evenings into extraordinary memories. In this guide, we explore a variety of innovative and stylish fire pit ideas that go

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Drainage Problem Solutions For Residential Properties

Drainage Problem Solutions To Solve Most Drainage Problems Finding the right drainage problem solution is an important step to solving what can become a major headache on any residential property. Drainage problems can cause expensive property damage, damage to landscaping and lawns, and even potential health issues. Drainage problem solutions often involve a multi-pronged plan using several different methodologies. The first step in identifying which drainage problem solution is right

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