What Does Too Much Rain Mean To Your Landscape Plants and lawns love water, right? Well, yes, in the right quantity. Can too much rain have a negative effect on your landscape? Absolutely. July, August and September have seen an incredible amount of rainfall in our area. The Washington Post reported that the combined July-August…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your Backyard Landscape Can Be Your Oasis Retreat There has never been a better time to dream big when creating your backyard landscape. Whereas the front yard is often considered more of a public space, the backyard is your opportunity to create an oasis that is solely for you to enjoy. Adding features that…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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,…
Got deer and need screening? Here is a list 6 wonderful plants for a deer resistant screen. Whether you just want to block off an ugly view, dampen noise or you just desire a space that is all yours and yours alone, sometimes you just want your privacy. There are many plants that can get…
Why Are My Garden Plants Turning Yellow? Unless a plant is supposed to have yellow coloring (i.e. Gold Dust Plant, Variegated Yucca), yellow is a signal to gardeners that something bad is going on. Yellowing of the leaves is technically called chlorosis and it can point to a variety of health problems. The pattern of…
Project Profile: A Potomac, Maryland Landscape Project Sometimes on cold, late fall days it is nice to come across a photo of a sunny warm place to spend an afternoon. This Potomac, Maryland landscape project is the perfect place. The pergola is surrounded by perennials that bloom all summer. In the foreground notice the pink…
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…
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…
This front walkway, patio and landscaping project in Potomac, MD has it all! Patios are not just for the backyard in this spectacular landscape. The front patio is a wonderful place to greet guest, have a quiet conversation or just sip tea on a nice afternoon. Step onto this peaceful space through an opening in…
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…
