Do You Need Professional Lawn Maintenance in Montgomery County, MD?

Allentuck Landscaping December 13, 2016

Get Better Results With Professional Lawn Maintenance in Montgomery County, MD If you are like most homeowners who do their own lawn care, your lawn took a beating this year. Even if you have a contractor take care of it, the results probably were not what you were hoping for. Your lawn and landscape have a big impact on your home’s appearance and curb appeal. If it needs help, consider

10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Allentuck Landscaping April 12, 2016

Try These Plants That Repel Mosquitoes As the days get warmer our thoughts naturally turn to spending time outside. Playing in the yard, working in the garden and dining on the patio are all wonderful ways to spend our time. Unfortunately, with the rising temperatures, mosquitoes are also making an appearance. One of the ways to help keep pesky, and dangerous, insects away from us is to use plants that naturally

Baby It’s Cold Out There

Allentuck Landscaping January 8, 2015

How Will The Cold Temperatures Affect My Landscape? With record breaking low temperatures (9 degrees this morning!), one would wonder if these conditions are bad for our landscape? Will these temperature harm or kill our plants? Plants Can Fend For Themselves Plants are well suited to deal with cold temperatures. Trees and shrubs go dormant. Perennials die back to the ground. However, there is some damage that can occur to

We’re Not Quite Done Yet! December Landscape Stuff To Do

Allentuck Landscaping December 11, 2014

It may be December but there us still a lot to do in the garden. C’mon Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, North Potomac, Darnestown and Rockville, let’s get at it. Don’t let us landscapers have all of the fun.

Where to Get Fresh Turkey Near North Potomac, Rockville, Darnestown and Potomac

Allentuck Landscaping November 17, 2014

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:

Quiz Time

Allentuck Landscaping November 8, 2014

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

November Stuff To Do

Allentuck Landscaping November 5, 2014

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

Not Tonight Deer

Allentuck Landscaping October 31, 2014

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

October Stuff To Do

Allentuck Landscaping October 5, 2014

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

A Kaleidoscope Of Color

Allentuck Landscaping October 5, 2014

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

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