It’s that time of the year when we inch ever closer to spring and can start to see it around the corner. Although the official start of spring is not until March 20, the prior weeks give you crucial time… Read More
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How Rain, Heat, and Cold Affects Your Lawn
It would be great if landscapes always lived in the ideal conditions, with the right moderate temperatures and rainfall. However, everyone knows that weather is unpredictable, especially in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Rain, drought, humidity, heat, and cold all affect your… Read More
How to Spot Winter Tree Damage
While trees may seem resilient, winter can be challenging them. The potential damage depends on the types of trees and the weather you experience during this season. If you spot winter tree damage you shouldn’t waste any time contacting professionals… Read More
The Winter Maintenance Calendar for Your Maryland Landscape
No matter how intensive your landscape and its maintenance needs may be, following a seasonal care schedule is always best. This calendar will help you remember which tasks to accomplish and when and ensure that your lawn receives the proper… Read More
How to Prevent Landscape Damage from Winter Salt
Winter poses many threats to landscapes. Freezing temperatures, wind, heavy snow, and ice can all negatively impact your landscape’s beauty and health. There is another aspect of winter that can damage your lawn but doesn’t come from Mother Nature: winter… Read More
What To Do When Lawn Ice Patches Form
During the depths of the winter season, ice, snow and sleet can fall and cover your landscape , lawns and gardens. There are different circumstances that may lead to ice patches forming, most often caused by poor lawn drainage. Frost… Read More
How to Prevent Winter Damage to Shrubs
Shrubs are wonderful parts of any landscape, but the coldest months can be challenging for these plants. The frigid air, unpredictable moisture availability, and hungry wildlife can all create damage. Winter damage to shrubs often makes itself known the following… Read More
6 Reasons Why Winter Pruning is Good for Your Trees
You may believe that there is nothing you can do to maintain your trees during winter. In truth, winter is an excellent time for the pruning of your trees. During winter trees enter dormancy, and the leaves of your deciduous… Read More
Five Things to Do for Your Lawn This Winter
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that lawn maintenance is only essential during spring and summer. In truth, lawn care is a year-round responsibility. As the colder weather of winter moves in, you may wonder what you can do to… Read More
Evergreen Care for Fall and Winter
Evergreens can be beautiful additions to any property. Evergreens do not go completely dormant and lose all of their leaves like deciduous varieties do during autumn. There are steps you can take to provide extra evergreen care to ensure that… Read More
Should You Mulch in the Fall?
It may seem that adding mulch to your garden beds or landscape during fall is counterproductive. However, laying mulch in the fall can be beneficial in protecting vulnerable plants from the harshest frost and winter temperatures. Mulching in the fall… Read More
How To Winterize Your Landscape This November
November is the month of the year when the mild temperatures of fall transition into the chilly temperatures of winter. Less sunlight is available each day. The cold temperatures with the decrease in sunlight hours will impact your landscape. Before… Read More