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Why Can’t We All Just get Along

Allentuck Landscaping September 14, 2014

“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

Welcome To Fall! September Stuff To do

Allentuck Landscaping September 14, 2014

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

Don’t Get Burned

Allentuck Landscaping August 22, 2014

Don’t Get Buned…By Bad Contractors Recently, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Affairs announced that there has been an upswing in the number of people being ripped off by unscrupulous home improvement contractors. In several incidents, people were ripped off for thousands of dollars with little or no work around the homes to show for it. One elderly resident was even taken for $240,000. Here is a link to the

Sunrise At Arlington

Allentuck Landscaping August 3, 2014

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

July Stuff To Do

Allentuck Landscaping August 3, 2014

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.

Landscape Garden Project in Potomac, MD

Allentuck Landscaping April 24, 2014

This landscape garden project in Potomac, MD is a beautiful vision. Perennial gardens are a beautiful vision and this one is no different. Walk along the flagstone path and view the splendor of perennial flowers blooming throughout the season. An Osmanthus hedge provides the perfect background to the kaleidoscope of color in front. A courtyard filled of Boxwoods plantings filled with colorful annuals grabs the eye. Relax by the swimming

Stone Patio, Water Feature and Landscaping Project in Potomac, MD

Allentuck Landscaping April 24, 2014

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

Front Walkway Entry in North Potomac, MD

Allentuck Landscaping April 24, 2014

This front walkway entry in North Potomac, MD is important for greeting guest warmly and welcoming you home. After a long day at work, our client is now greeted by a beautiful flagstone patio and entry, beautiful plantings and a bench to relax and unwind on. Flagstone and brick combine to compliment the architecture of the home. The plantings were selected for low maintenance and year around interest. Landscape lighting

Stone Patio, Outdoor Kitchen and Water Feature in Bethesda, MD

Allentuck Landscaping April 24, 2014

This stone patio, outdoor kitchen and water feature in Bethesda, MD are made for entertaining. When our client requested a stone patio, outdoor kitchen and water feature in Bethesda, MD, we took one look at the huge slope that was their backyard and set about designing a series of retaining walls to make it happen. Using local stone, we made it happen. The stone seat walls and unique, two-tiered water

Fire Pit, Landscape and Patio Project in Rockville, MD

Allentuck Landscaping April 24, 2014

Weekends evenings are for “chilling” in this fire pit, landscape and patio project in Rockville, MD This fire pit, landscape and patio project in Rockville, MD provides the perfect place for get togethers, hanging out, and just enjoying time with family and friends. The stone patio sits among the trees on this property. The stone fire pit makes for an excellent focal point and the stone seat walls frame the

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