Blizzard Jonah dumps record snowfall on our area. That was a heck of a lot of snow last week. Now that we have shoveled our way out and the kids are getting back to school, the one remaining question is; will all this snow damage our landscapes? A Blanket Of Snow We have all heard this term used to describe how beautiful a thick layer of snow can look on
This flagstone patio, landscape & lighting project in Clarksburg, MD makes outside time awesome! What better place to spend time with family and friends than on this flagstone patio, landscape & lighting project in Clarksburg, MD. This flagstone patio is spacious enough for an intimate gathering or even a party. An interlocking block wall with a flagstone cap expands the seating capacity for even more people. The interlocking blocks are
Plant these winter plants for birds that do not migrate from Montgomery County, MD in the winter Installing winter plants for birds is a great way to attract them into your garden. Winter is a great time for bird watching. Even though there are many species that migrate south, there are still man around to enjoy. To sustain themselves, many birds must sustain themselves with berries rich in fats and antioxidents.
Resolutions For Our Garden As 2014 melts into 2015, I am overwhelmed by just how fortunate we are at Allentuck Landscaping Co. It has been a crazy year with so many good things (and a few bumps along the way). I thought I would share a few garden (and life) resolutions with you. First a disclaimer: Although these are garden resolutions for our company, they are also somewhat my personal
What happens when a squirrel gets a hold of Go Pro? Click The Squirrel PS. It is sort of landscape related. The squirrel did climb a tree!
Fresh is always better than frozen, and purchasing your Thanksgiving turkey either directly from one of these farms or their outlets is probably healthier too. Here is a list of farms and healthy grocery stores that you still have time to order you bird from: STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM: MAPLE LAWN FARMS 11788 Route 216, Fulton, Maryland 301-725-2074 www.maplelawn.com What’s for sale: Free-range Broad-Breasted Whites, 10-45 pounds. Price per pound:
It’s here, the coldest weather of the year so far. The bad news, it looks like it will stick around for a while. The good news, it will probably not do much damage to your landscape. Plants have been preparing for the cold weather for weeks, as they do every year. To learn more about how cold weather can damage your landscape and what to look for, read the following
How much do you know about hybrid cars? Hybrid cars are more plentiful, advanced and efficient than ever, with dozens of options now available to consumers. These fuel-saving, emissions-cutting vehicles currently make up 3% of the total car and light truck market in the United States, helping to meet the government’s tougher fuel-economy standards. But how much do you know about how hybrid cars work, and the benefits they can
Cool crisp air and shorter days signal that it is time to start putting the garden to bed for the winter. Before you do, stop, breathe and enjoy the beautiful fall colors before they are gone. Turn off your outside water faucets. Drain and put away garden hoses. Remove summer annuals and add them to your compost pile. It is not too late to plant pansies, cabbage and kale. Add
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
