11 December Landscape Tasks For Montgomery County, MD

Allentuck Landscaping December 6, 2016

Getting These Tasks Done In December Will Pay Dividends Down The Road for your Montgomery County, MD landscape It may be December but there us still a lot to do in your Montgomery County, MD landscape. December is a great time to divide perennials. It’s like getting free plants! Some of the easiest to divide include Hostas, Daylilies, Astilbe, Black Eye Susan and Purple Cone Flower. For easy to follow instructions

How To Divide Perennials

Allentuck Landscaping November 29, 2016

Dividing Perennials Dividing perennials is a great way to keep your garden from getting over crowded. It is also a great way to get new plants to spread to other parts of your landscape. One other side benefit, you can trade extra plants with friends for some of their extras. The following instructions are from Clemson University. Prepared by Karen Russ, HGIC Information Specialist & Bob Polomski, Extension Consumer Horticulturist,

Why Leaves Change Color

Allentuck Landscaping October 31, 2016

Why Leaves Change Color The Splendor of Autumn Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer to winter. During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree’s growth are manufactured.

The Ultimate Guide To An Extraordinary Patio – Part 1

Allentuck Landscaping September 13, 2016

There Are Basic Principles To Creating An Extraordinary Patio This is a two part blog post. The first part will focus on material selection and design. The second part will focus on patio features you can select to make your patio extraordinary. At Allentuck Landscaping Co, we view patios as an extension of your home, your outdoor family room, so to speak. A place to spend quality time with family and

Olympic Spirit Has Hit Us Hard!

Allentuck Landscaping August 8, 2016

Introduce Gold Medal Plants Into Your Garden In the spirit of the Olympics, it is time to go for the gold! We understand that not everyone can be a world class athlete and win a gold medal, but everyone can add a little gold to their landscape. Good landscape design balances having plants that flower with plants that offer color in their foliage. While it is nice to get a

Using Trees To Help Cool Your Home

Allentuck Landscaping July 25, 2016

It’s Smart To Use Trees To Help Cool Your Home Let’s not mince words; it is hot out there. But then again, it is late July and it is supposed to be hot. If you are like most of us, your air conditioner is running constantly. In this day and age of high technology, isn’t it nice that something as simple as planting a tree in the right location can

Our Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Allentuck Landscaping July 12, 2016

Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery For 20 years now, the National Association of Landscape Professionals has set aside one massive day of service to help enhance and preserve the landscape at Arlington National Cemetery. It is called Renewal & Remembrance. This year, ten of our team members joined over 500 of our colleagues to perform turf care, irrigation system improvements, tree pruning, cabling and and lightning protection, and

What Is The Correct Lawn Mowing Height

Allentuck Landscaping June 28, 2016

What Is The Best Height To Mow My Lawn? This is a question we get asked a lot, by both our clients and by homeowners. The reason it is asked is simple; the lower I mow my lawn, the less I have to mow it and the sharper it will look, right? Well, not exactly. The general rule about how much of your grass can be cut if with each

8 Front Walkway Ideas for Maximum Curb Appeal

Allentuck Landscaping June 21, 2016

A New Front Walkway Can Give Your Home A Fresh Look Sometimes a new look is just what a home needs to feel fresh again. We have gathered 8 walkways that Allentuck Landscaping Co. has designed and installed over the last few years to provide you with front walkway ideas and to give you new thoughts about how to make your front entry look brand new. Each front entry idea

7 Things To Know About Watering Your Lawn

Allentuck Landscaping June 2, 2016

Watering Grass Correctly Is Key To A Lush, Green Lawn It is another hot week. Your lawn will need some help if it is to thrive and look its best. Here are 7 things you need to know about watering our lawn: Water in the Morning Early morning watering is the best. It allows your lawn to take up the most water since it will not evaporate in the heat. Avoid

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11 December Landscape Tasks For Montgomery County, MD

How To Divide Perennials

Why Leaves Change Color

The Ultimate Guide To An Extraordinary Patio – Part 1

Olympic Spirit Has Hit Us Hard!

Using Trees To Help Cool Your Home

Our Day at Arlington National Cemetery

What Is The Correct Lawn Mowing Height

8 Front Walkway Ideas for Maximum Curb Appeal

7 Things To Know About Watering Your Lawn

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