Really Cool Fall Color Photos
Allentuck Landscaping
October 31, 2014
Check out these artistically striking photos of fall foliage color: Click for more
Check out these artistically striking photos of fall foliage color: Click for more
Had enough of the deer eating your landscape? Yes, we know they are cute and all but when they destroy thousands of dollars in plants overnight, they are a pest. The bottom line is that when the leaves fall off the trees, there is very little food left in the forest for our big-eared friends. All that is left are some evergreens, and your garden. Deer are creatures of habit
There is so much to be done in October that perhaps we should call it Plantober! Let’s get started: We are still in a good time period to over-seed your lawn. While you are at it, get a soil test and apply lime to adjust its pH. Aeration will greatly improve water, air and fertilizer movement too. Now is actually the best chance to get those pesky broadleaf weeds like
Welcome to fall and all of the color it has to offer! Fall is a wonderful time of year and there are so many plants to choose from that present so many vivid colors. Here are some of our favorites for you to consider for your garden: Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) are a delightful small tree that stands out in any garden. With habits from upright to weeping, there are
“Nothing will grow under my trees”. To be perfectly honest, our first response to this statement is usually not what our customers want to hear: “Duh”. Mature trees have large canopies that block out the sun and massive root systems that will out-compete smaller plants for water every day. So the area under the trees becomes brown and dead looking. We can’t blame anyone for wanting to beautify and area
September Stuff to Do Although we hate to see the carefree living of summer pass, September brings renewed effort in the Here are some tasks to keep your garden looking its best well into the fall: Fall is for planting! Add trees and shrubs to your gardens. Continue to feed and dead-head your hanging baskets and container plants – they will often keep going until the first frost. As the annuals in your garden
Sunrise at Arlington National Cemetery is a special time. There is a beauty in it that is simple which is very appropriate for such a meaningful place. I have had the opportunity to view many sunrises there, even one from the Tomb of the Unknowns with only the Old Guard sentry as company. It is a time to reflect on the meaning of these grounds. For the past ten years
Happy Fake Friday and Happy Birthday America! The three day weekend provides lots of time for celebrating, cookouts and, of course, gardening. Here are some things to do in July. The summer drought is here. Water in the morning and water deep. Just wetting the soil is not enough. Water needs to soak deep to encourage deep root growth. Spot treat broadleaf weeds (i.e. clover, dandelion, plantain) in your lawn.
Stone Patio, Water Feature and Landscaping Project in Potomac, MD will make you feel like you are in Provence, France! Exactly what this client wanted! Our client had fond memories of Provence, France and asked us to create a landscape reminiscent of the area. Stone faced seat walls, a spectacular water feature and fragrant plantings combine for this one of a kind setting accomplished the mission. Add in an elegant water
Break out the s’mores in this outdoor kitchen, fire pit & patio in North Potomac, MD! Great times are enjoyed on this outdoor kitchen, fire pit and patio in North Potomac, MD. The built in barbecue grill is one of the many special features of this stone terrace. A gas fire pit makes for very special memories roasting marshmallows for s’mores. A bubbling rock water feature emits the relaxing sound of