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Here Comes Spring!

Here Comes Spring!
Over the next few weeks you will see landscape truck after landscape truck carrying mulch, including of course, Allentuck Landscaping Co. trucks. Besides that fact that mulch makes our gardens look nice and is sort of a harbinger of spring, did you ever wonder why we put mulch down? What are the benefits? We have the answers:

·         Reduce surface evaporation from the soil

·         Improve water penetration and air movement

·         Moderate soil temperature fluctuations

·         Protect shallow-root plants from freeze damage and frost-heave

·         Discourage weed growth

·         Improve soil structure and nutrient availability as they decompose

The next question that you probably have on your mind is; “Must mulch be put down in the spring?” Great question. I am glad you asked. The truth is, mulch can be put down any time of the year. The fact that most mulch is installed in the spring has more to do with aesthetics than horticultural benefits. Of course, just making our gardens look great is good reason enough.

How to Navigate HOA Rules & Permits for Landscape Projects

Allentuck Landscaping November 21, 2025

Nothing kills the excitement of a new backyard project faster than a letter from your HOA telling you to “please resubmit.” Or worse—“stop work immediately.” That’s why understanding HOA Rules & Permits for Landscape Projects isn’t optional. It’s the guardrail that keeps your dream patio, fire pit, or front-yard makeover from turning into an expensive do-over.Good news though: once you understand how the process works, you’ll move through it quicker, cleaner, and with far fewer surprises. Start With Your HOA’s

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The Best Privacy Trees for Homeowners: Green Giant Arborvitae vs. Leyland Cypress vs. Cryptomeria

Allentuck Landscaping November 11, 2025

Backyard privacy shouldn’t be complicated. Homeowners just want a fast-growing, good-looking screen that blocks noise, hides neighboring windows, and makes a yard feel like a retreat. The best privacy trees can do all of that, and more. But not every evergreen behaves the same way. Some shoot up like rockets. Others handle cold better. Some stay dense year-round with almost no babysitting. Choosing the right one matters, or you’ll be staring at gaps, browning branches, or a tree that simply

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Allentuck Landscaping Co. Honored by CaringMatters

Allentuck Landscaping November 5, 2025

This past Saturday night was one of those moments that makes you stop, look around, and think, “Wow… this is why we do what we do.” At the CaringMatters Silver Lining Gala, Allentuck Landscaping Co. was honored with the Corporate Partnership Award—a recognition that means a lot more than a plaque and a photo on stage. CaringMatters supports families through serious illness, caregiving, and grief. They provide comfort when life is at its hardest. Being connected to that kind of

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Top 5 November Gardening Tips: Keep Your Landscape Thriving

Allentuck Landscaping November 2, 2025

As November settles in, the garden enters a period of winding down. But there’s still plenty to do to help your plants survive the coming winter and thrive come spring. Here are five essential November gardening tips to keep your landscape healthy, vibrant, and ready for the cold season ahead. 1. Protect Perennials and Tender Plants For many gardeners, the risk of frost is looming, and November is the time to take protective measures: Mulch Perennials: Apply a layer of

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Your Custom Patio Planning Checklist: Everything to Consider Before You Build In Potomac, MD, Bethesda, MD, Chevy Chase, MD and Surrounding Areas

Allentuck Landscaping October 29, 2025

There’s nothing quite like stepping onto your own patio for the first time. The smell of fresh stone, the way the space instantly feels like an outdoor living room — it’s where lazy Saturday mornings and long summer nights collide. But before that first step comes a much less glamorous (and far more important) one: planning. A patio isn’t something you wing. It’s something you design to fit your life. This custom patio planning checklist will walk you through the

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Why Leaves Change: The Science Behind Fall Leaf Color

Allentuck Landscaping October 27, 2025

Every autumn, as the air turns crisp and the morning light softens, we catch ourselves staring at the trees. There’s something magical about the way green leaves shift into brilliant oranges, reds, and golds. In landscaping terms? That gorgeous transition is all about fall leaf color — and yes, there’s real science behind it. The Green Stage: What’s Behind the Summer Leaves During spring and summer, your trees’ leaves are hard at work. They’re tiny factories, using the green pigment

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