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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

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New Farmer’s Market Is Coming To North Potomac, Maryland

Open House on Sunday November 16, 1 pm until 4 pm at the big white barn on Rt 28 & Dufief Mill Rd.   NEW Year-Round MoCo Indoor Market Don’t Miss Out! How would you like to shop at a year-round indoor farm market, showcasing locally grown produce, food by local chefs, and crafts by local artisans? Yes, an indoor market, with refrigerated cases, featuring crops, wines, cheeses, coffees, and

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November Stuff To Do

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

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Not Tonight Deer

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

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July Stuff To Do

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.

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Water Feature & Patio in Ijamsville, MD

Welcome to Key West! This water feature & patio in Ijamville, MD will bring out your inner Jimmy Buffet! This client is a huge Jimmy Buffet fan and wanted a little but of the island life all to himself. With two bubbling rock water features, sunken patios, hot tub and playful plantings, this is a stress-free landscape. Don’t worry, be happy!   Related Posts: Terrace & Water Feature in Potomac,

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Front Walkway Entry in North Potomac, MD

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

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

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

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Landscaping, Stone Walls & Walkway Project in Potomac, MD

This landscaping, stone walls and walkway project in Potomac, MD presented an opportunity to enhance the architecture of the home. The contemporary architecture of this home provided an opportunity to create a contemporary landscape with strong lines and forms. The landscaping, stone walls and flagstone walkways all combine to reinforce the home’s architecture. The flagstone walkway creates an impressive vista to walk along to get to the front doors. A

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Elegant Landscape, Walkway & Patio Project in Chevy Chase, MD

This elegant landscape, walkway and patio project in Chevy Chase, MD. shines with beautiful plantings and flagstone walkways. Stroll along the flagstone path surrounding a manicured lawn and enjoy the blooms from perennials and flowering shrubs. There is always something happening in this garden. The raised stone patio complete with built in planters offers a grand view of these stunning plantings. There is always something to see in this elegant

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