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6 Fantastic Flowers to Plant in the Fall

October 18th, 2019

Fall is a great time to landscape and grow some truly spectacular flowers and grasses, especially if you have container gardens.

Many people think of gardening as solely a spring and summer hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. Fall is a great time to landscape and then start to grow some truly spectacular flowers and grasses, especially if you have container gardens. With the days getting shorter and temperatures cooling down, these hardy beauties will be the perfect thing to liven up your yard. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: flowers, Landscaping Design
Posted in Landscaping Design

Why Your Commercial Building Needs Better Outdoor Lighting

October 11th, 2019

This is a huge motivator for upgrading the outdoor lighting around your exterior. What do you need to know about it?

Now that fall is here, the nights are getting longer. But that doesn’t mean you need to close up shop, as many restaurants and retail locations are open much longer than offices and other commercial establishments. But this is a huge motivator for upgrading the outdoor lighting around your exterior. What do you need to know about it? Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: commercial building, exterior lighting
Posted in Exterior Lighting

3 Things to Think About Before You Plant Your Next Tree

October 4th, 2019

Planting a new tree helps the environment.

Planting a new tree helps the environment. It also helps boost the curb appeal of homes and businesses. But before you start your latest landscaping project, there are some factors you will have to keep in mind. Right now, let’s go into more detail about what those might be. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: tree care, trees
Posted in Tree Care

Why You Should Continue Mulching in the Fall

September 26th, 2019

Since the weather is starting to cool off, you might not think that mulching is still important.

Since the weather is starting to cool off, you might not think that mulching is still important. That’s an easy mistake to make. Don’t let it fool you! Here is why you should continue to mulch even though summer has ended and fall is getting underway. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: curb appeal, mulching
Posted in Curb Appeal

Guide to Keeping Your Lawn Hydrated

September 20th, 2019

If your lawn survived the scorching heat of summer and you’re trying to keep a lush, green lawn for as long into the season as possible, this means that you will likely have to supplement the rain to keep it hydrated.

As we move into the fall, the days start getting cooler but the rain seems to come less often as well. If your lawn survived the scorching heat of summer and you’re trying to keep a lush, green lawn for as long into the season as possible, this means that you will likely have to supplement the rain to keep your lawn hydrated. There are actually many ways to water your lawn, though some work better than others, depending on your landscaping and the time and energy you have to spare. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Hydration, irrigation, landscaping maintenance
Posted in Landscaping Maintenance

The Importance of Nutrients in Your Soil

September 14th, 2019

While soil texture, pH, and organic matter are all important aspects for healthy plant life, the nutrients in your soil are also crucial for maintaining the foundation of a healthy ecosystem.

The topsoil at the surface of your lawn is crucial to the health of your grass, trees, and other plants. This soil represents the outermost layer of the Earth, and it’s responsible for nourishing just about all the plants we eat, enjoy, or otherwise benefit from throughout our lives. While soil texture, pH, and organic matter are all important aspects for healthy plant life, the nutrients in your soil are also crucial for maintaining the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. As you may know, there are 3 main nutrients that should be present in healthy soil: nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous. Here’s what makes these nutrients such an important part of the soil. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: lawn tips, soil, soil nutrients
Posted in Lawn Tips

Three Common Plant Illnesses and How to Treat Them

September 6th, 2019

Keep your landscaping healthy with the experts at Atlantic Maintenance Group!

Keeping your landscape in proper health is a great way to ensure that it looks great no matter the season. Unfortunately, there are many different illnesses and diseases that can affect your plants if you’re not careful. Knowing how to spot and treat these issues can help ensure that your space looks great and that your plants thrive. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: landscaping maintenance, plants
Posted in Landscaping Maintenance

Maintaining Grass in Severe Heat

August 26th, 2019

To help you make sure your grass looks great year round, today we’ll be sharing some tips with you!

With August’s heat still radiating down, understanding how to improve your grass’s good looks is a critical part of ensuring it’s healthy all year long. Many homeowners make several mistakes when it comes to summer grass care because it requires some changes from what you normally do. To help you make sure your grass looks great year-round, today we’ll be sharing some tips with you!

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Tags: green lawn, lawn, Lawn Care, lawn maintenance
Posted in Lawn Tips

A Guide to Rebuilding Your Retaining Wall

August 23rd, 2019

Check out our guide to rebuilding your retaining wall.

Retaining walls are a great way home to make a yard with problems more relaxing and usable. If you have drainage or flooding issues, many of them can be solved with a retaining wall that can divert the water (or include French drains that do). If you have erosion issues that are costing you soil, retaining walls can help keep that soil where you want it – in your yard. If you already have a wall as part of your hardscaping, you know how much it improves your landscape. Eventually, however, you may find that you need to rebuild that retaining wall. Here’s a brief guide to doing that. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Atlantic Maintenance Group, hardscape, landscape maintenance, retaining wall
Posted in Retaining Walls

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Hardscaping Features

August 16th, 2019

Landscaping and hardscaping help make your property look more beautiful.

Landscaping and hardscaping help make your property look more beautiful. Whether you are a homeowner looking to sell or a business owner eager to gain more customers, you need to find a way to bring in more interesting leads. Here’s why you should think about using more hardscaping features than ever before. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: hardscape, Landscaping Design
Posted in Landscaping Design

6 Fantastic Flowers to Plant in the Fall

Why Your Commercial Building Needs Better Outdoor Lighting

3 Things to Think About Before You Plant Your Next Tree

Why You Should Continue Mulching in the Fall

Guide to Keeping Your Lawn Hydrated

The Importance of Nutrients in Your Soil

Three Common Plant Illnesses and How to Treat Them

Maintaining Grass in Severe Heat

A Guide to Rebuilding Your Retaining Wall

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Hardscaping Features

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