Gardens For Grade School Grants: Helping North Potomac Schools Start the Year Fresh

Allentuck Landscaping August 28, 2025

The first day of school comes with a special kind of energy—kids carrying brand new backpacks, parents juggling first-day photos, and teachers ready to welcome their students. At Allentuck Landscaping Co., we believe the outside of a school should reflect that same sense of excitement. That’s exactly why, for the seventh year in a row, we launched our Gardens For Grade School Grants program. This year we partnered with Dufief Elementary School and Travilah Elementary School in North Potomac, MD.

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 a decorative element—it’s where memories happen. A well-maintained fire feature

How Long Should Pressure Treated Timbers Last?

Allentuck Landscaping August 11, 2025

You’ve just invested in a new retaining wall, garden edging, or set of steps. It looks solid. Feels sturdy. And you’re thinking, this should last forever. But here’s the reality: even the best pressure treated timbers have a shelf life. The big question—how long should pressure treated timbers last—comes down to more than just the wood itself. Where you put it, how it’s installed, and how you care for it all make a huge difference. Some timbers can keep going

Top August Garden Tips: Setting Yourself Up for a Brilliant Fall

Allentuck Landscaping August 3, 2025

Landscaping is a long game, and these top August garden tips are all about playing it smart. What you do now sets the stage for a healthier, better-looking yard this fall—and even next spring. If your landscape’s looking a little tired, we can help bring it back to life. We’ve been doing this for 35+ years and know how to turn late-summer blah into fall brilliance. 1. Refresh Mulch and Cut Back Overgrowth By August, mulch starts to fade, thin

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 it’s not just for show. It’s for our team. And

Patio Privacy Ideas That Actually Work

Allentuck Landscaping July 29, 2025

Tired of feeling like you’re on display every time you step outside? You’re not alone. Most suburban backyards weren’t exactly designed with privacy in mind. Whether it’s nosey neighbors, second-story windows peering down at you, or just the general lack of separation between homes, it’s hard to fully relax on your patio when you feel like you’re being watched. But good news—privacy doesn’t require a tall, ugly fence or a complete redesign. With a few smart moves, you can transform

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Gardens For Grade School Grants: Helping North Potomac Schools Start the Year Fresh

Caring For Your Outdoor Fire Feature

How Long Should Pressure Treated Timbers Last?

Top August Garden Tips: Setting Yourself Up for a Brilliant Fall

Vegetable Gardening at ALC HQ: Growing More Than Vegetables

Patio Privacy Ideas That Actually Work

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