Category: Landscaping Ideas

Do I Have A Dead Crape Myrtle?

Do You Wonder If You Have A Dead Crape Myrtle? Crape Myrtles are one of the most prized of all landscape trees. Blooming pink, red, white or lavender in late summer and into fall, it is no wonder homeowners prize this special tree.  Which is why we get lots of calls in spring asking “Do I have a dead Crape Myrtle?”. Should I Worry? If you have not noticed yet,

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A Front Foundation Garden To Welcome You Home

Create The Perfect Front Foundation Garden Let’s face it, a house without a front foundation garden simply looks naked, sort of like a picture without a frame.  The right plants in front of a house not only hide the foundation, but if planned properly, enhance the beauty and value of a home dramatically. But where to start? A Layered Approach This may seem like common sense but, the larger plants

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It’s Time For Cherry Blossoms

Do Not Miss The Cherry Blossoms! Living in Washington DC, we know how special the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin are. Each year, millions of people flock to Washington DC to take in what we sometimes take for granted.  The much anticipated peak bloom time is subject to many expert predictions with the weather playing a huge factor into just when the trees will be at their best. A

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7 Flagstone Patio Ideas For Your Maryland Backyard

Flagstone Patio Ideas That Will Turn Your Backyard Into An Oasis A backyard flagstone patio adds those “Ahh” moments to our hectic lives. They are places to relax, unwind and enjoy the good things that life has to offer. Here are 7 flagstone patio ideas to help you design the perfect “Ahh” space for you backyard and for your family. Outdoor Elegance Ever wonder what it would be like to

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23 Really Interesting Deer Resistant Plants

Deer can cause significant damage to landscape plants, as they have a wide range of dietary preferences and will often feed on a variety of shrubs, flowers, and trees. Their browsing habits can result in the stripping of leaves, twigs, and bark, which can weaken or kill the plant. Additionally, repeated browsing can cause a plant to become stunted or misshapen. Homeowners often use physical barriers like fencing to protect

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How A Great Backyard Patio Design Can Improve Your Life

Great Backyard Patio Design Basics In this hectic go, go, go world, sometimes we all just need a place to chill out and enjoy ourselves. That is where a good backyard patio design can improve the quality of our life. A patio increases your living space and provides a wonderful area for outdoor entertaining. It can quickly increase the beauty of your home and its value. An outdoor patio is

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Benefits Of A Lawn Care Program

The Many Benefits Of A Lawn Care Program Spring is on the horizon which means it is one again time to start considering how to have the nicest, greenest, lushest lawn ever. There are generally two routes one can take; do it yourself, or hire a lawn care professional to do it for you. If you are considering doing it yourself, let us help make your decision a little easier.

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7 Hot Trends For Montgomery County, MD Gardens in 2018

Really Exciting Trends For Montgomery County, MD Gardens If you are like most gardeners (and if you are reading this we guess that you are), mid-winter makes one yearn for spring and the opportunity to get back into your garden. In this blog post we dive into what we think will be the hottest garden trends for Montgomery County, MD gardens in 2018. Back To Nature – Using native plants has

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Will Salt Damage Lawns and Landscape Plants

Choosing The Right Ice Melt Product Will Reduce Salt Damage To Your Landscape Will Salt Damage My Landscape? Let’s put it this way. In ancient times, salt was used by armies as a biological weapon to destroy enemy’s fields and crops. So the short answer is yes, salt will damage landscape plants. Salt is made from sodium chloride. It is very useful for melting snow and ice, and good as

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Patio And Landscape Design In Frederick, Maryland

Improve Your Home With Patio And Landscape Design In Frederick, Maryland One of the best ways to improve the value of your home and the quality of life is to create a beautiful landscape to spend time in. Allentuck Landscaping Co. can help you create a patio and landscape design in Frederick, Maryland At Allentuck Landscaping Co, we view patios as an extension of your home, your outdoor family room,

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