When it comes to caring for grass lawns, there are two main camps: Those who want the gorgeous, lush green lawn and those that have no interest or patience for what is growing there at all (the third camp would… Read More
Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
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Why Does Asphalt Crack?
Asphalt has been one of the go-to materials for surface paving for a while now. It is a reliable surface that can take a lot of punishment over the years, provided it is maintained properly. That being said, asphalt can… Read More
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Your Spring Landscape Health Check
The official start of spring is less than a week away! Now that the cold weather is mostly behind us, it’s time to take stock of your landscape and its condition. Winter can be tough on landscapes in the Mid-Atlantic,… Read More
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A Guide to Outdoor Lighting Fixtures for Landscapes
With spring on the way, more homeowners are beginning to daydream of life outdoors in the comfort of their home landscapes. Pretty soon we’ll be able to enjoy fire pits and warm summer nights with the natural light of fireflies… Read More
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3 Essential Tips For Parking Lot Repairs
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners must take parking lot repairs seriously to mitigate natural wear and tear; even though it’s estimated that the average parking lot should last anywhere from 20 to 30 years, that May not always be… Read More
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Landscaping Tips to Keep Out Unwanted Pests
Although they might be dormant right now, spring is just around the corner, which means the troublesome enemies of landscaping will be back soon. Soon we will see the return of caterpillars, stinkbugs, and other annoying pests that can ruin… Read More
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Differences Between Rough and Finish Grading
When most people think about landscaping the property around their homes, they envision planting trees or flowers, laying down nice-looking mulch, and maintaining the grass. Landscaping is more than those surface things, however. Sometimes landscaping means reforming the land—in this… Read More
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Landscaping Pests: Tent Caterpillars
Have you started seeing web-like structures in the branches of your trees? You may be dealing with a widespread pest that isn’t talked about enough considering how often we see them: tent caterpillars. They’re the larvae of different kinds of… Read More
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Landscaping Ideas for Fall
With all the reds and yellows surrounding you, you may not associate fall with growth and landscaping. Most of us tend to think of spring or even summer as being ideal times for this kind of thing; but ask any… Read More
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Why You Should Plant Native Trees
There are many people talking nowadays about native plants versus non-native (and sometimes invasive) plants. Some people even are trading their standard grass yards for a habitat of native plants in order to protect and promote the local ecosystem. But… Read More