In November, your thoughts are likely centered around things like the holidays and not flowers, trees and gardens. But autumn is actually a great time to start planning your spring landscaping projects. So if you’re looking for a way to decompress after fighting the crowds at the mall, put on...
Add Value to Your Home with a Backyard Patio
When it comes to making your home attractive to potential buyers, outdoor living spaces are high on the list of must-have's. In an article on Kiplinger.com*, treasurer of the National Association of Realtors and CEO of McGrew Real Estate Mike McGrew, notes that it's important for homeowners not to neglect the...
Why Planting in Fall is Ideal
As summer days give way to autumn, high heat and humidity subside. Days get shorter, evenings get cooler, and precipitation increases. And while our minds may not be on landscaping, autumn is the ideal time to plant new trees, shrubs and plants. Click Here for 20% Off* in September with...
Walkways that Wow!
When it comes to putting in walkways that are truly inviting, many home builders fall short. If your home is like most others, while the house itself is beautiful and inviting, your walkway...not so much! It's standard practice for builders to install "cookie cutter" concrete walkways and generic shrubs on...
Keeping Your Landscape Looking Great in Summer Heat
When the dog days of summer hit, your landscape can take a beating. Hot sun, high temperatures and long periods without rain can damage or even kill your flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. Below we share some tips for keeping your landscaping looking great, even in high heat. New Plants...
Patio Pavers vs. Stamped Concrete
When designing your perfect patio, pool deck or walkway, there are many options. Two top choices are patio pavers and stamped concrete. In this article we will help you take a look at the differences between the two, and hopefully make your decision a bit easier. Cost Depending on how...
Montgomery County Landscaping – RainScape Rebates
In Montgomery County Maryland, (outside the municipalities of Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Takoma Park) a program called RainScapes Rewards Rebates provides residential and commercial property owners rebates for installing landscaping, rain barrels, permeable driveways and walkways (pavers) and more. Non-permeable surfaces, including compacted lawns, do not have the ability to absorb...
Why Your Landscaping Loves Rain
We all know the children's song "Rain, Rain Go Away." We'd stare out the window singing it, hoping Mother Nature would hear our plea and bring the sun out so we could play. While kids (and grownups) may not like the rain, your landscape absolutely loves it. Your grass, trees, shrubs...