Autumn is a scenic time of year here on the East Coast as tree leaves change into brilliant reds and oranges then eventually fall to the ground, covering entire yards. Although those leaves look beautiful at first, they are technically… Read More
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How to Select and Plant Shrubs in the Fall
Shrubs come in many varieties and can add stunning beauty and design to your landscape. When selecting your new shrubs, there are many factors to consider, including privacy, contrast, texture, shade, and flowers. Once you’ve selected shrubs, you have to… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Overseeding a Lawn
If your lawn is looking weak and thin, overseeding can help you reinvigorate your lawn and return the thick, lush, green turf you prefer. Overseeding consists of spreading grass seed over your existing lawn, which helps thicken up thin areas…. Read More
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How to Save Time and Money with Fall Landscaping
Landscapes change and shift throughout the year, evolving through each season. Even though your landscape has an annual lifecycle, this does not mean you need to start fresh every year. Implementing year-round landscape management strategies will help you extend your… Read More
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Four Maryland Weeds to Look For in Late Summer
You may imagine that after a spring and summer of sprouting, weeds would be ready to take a break with the rest of the plant world. Unfortunately, some weeds prefer sprouting during the cooler temperatures of fall. These weeds may… Read More
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How to Prepare Your Landscape for Fall
Fall clean-up is essential in preserving the health and look of your landscape. Cleaning up helps prevent damage in the winter and can help your plants thrive again once spring arrives. As you prepare for the arrival of autumn and… Read More
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What a Tree Inspection Is and Why You Need One
Inspections are required for everything from cars, to teeth, to restaurants. Regular checkups that help prevent future problems are essential for maintaining the health and quality of various people and things, including your trees. Yes, trees require inspections as well… Read More
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7 Tips for Late Summer Lawn Care
As August and summer temperatures begin to wind down, now is the perfect time to assess your lawn and see what you can do through the rest of August to keep your turf healthy and prepared for cooler fall temperatures…. Read More
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7 Steps for Recycling Grass Clippings Back Into Your Lawn
Recycling grass clippings refers to the practice of not bagging or raking up your lawn clippings. This practice offers many benefits, both practical and environmental. First, you will not need to stop to empty your mower bag every time it… Read More
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How to Identify and Treat Bagworm Damage
The Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, otherwise known as a bagworm, is a moth caterpillar that hatches its eggs in early June and constructs a home, or “bag,” from its silk and the leaves and stems from its host plant. Because a bagworm… Read More
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How to Protect Grasses and Trees During a Heat Wave
Here in Maryland, we are in the middle of a summer heat wave. With temperatures regularly in the 90s, and clear skies bringing sunshine down onto our lawns during the long summer days, our plant life struggles to survive. Our… Read More