Mulch can be a huge time-saver, no matter what type of garden you are creating. When applied correctly, mulch reduces weeds, conserves soil moisture, moderates soil temperatures, reduces soil compaction, protects plants from equipment injury (lawnmowers and weed trimmers), and… Read More
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Mosquito Control Tips for the Summer
As summer approaches, mosquitos will become more prominent and more bothersome. If you have a garden on your property, you may be too focused on eliminating weeds and pests to realize that mosquitos use your landscape as a breeding ground…. Read More
Understanding and Preventing Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
As you prepare to spend more time outdoors in the summer, it is crucial to understand ticks and prevent them from biting you and your family members. Tick bites are important to prevent because they can carry numerous diseases, including… Read More
What to Know About The Emergence of Maryland’s Brood X Periodical Cicadas
You likely remember how the air was buzzing with 17-year periodical cicadas in 2004. Seventeen years have passed in a flash, and now it is time to face the cicadas again. While these insects can be noisy and a bit… Read More
How to Plant a Tree in 10 Steps
If this year’s spring weather and celebration of Earth Day have you considering planting your own tree, there are a few things you should consider first. Planting a tree is more than just digging a hole in the ground. In… Read More
How to Prevent Tree Infestations and Disease
Acting early to prevent tree infestations and disease can make all the difference between enjoying a beautiful, green landscape and one that’s plagued by problems all season long. By focusing on prevention rather than reaction, you can save money on… Read More
Why You Should Make Time to Test Your Garden Soil
Different soils will have different nutrient and pH profiles. Some plants grow best when certain nutrients are plentiful. Some soils may have been depleted of nutrients after their crops were harvested. For anyone who wants a successful growing season for… Read More
Many Different Types of Fertilizers for Your Garden
As you start to prepare your garden for new growth, you will likely need the aid of a fertilizer. However, different plants benefit from different fertilizers. There are many different types of fertilizers that provide nutrients and benefits to plants…. Read More
The Top 6 Spring Landscaping Tasks
The official start of spring has finally arrived, with consistently warm weather and sunny days just around the corner. If you’re eager to care for your lawn and landscape again, preparing it for summer growth, there are a few things… Read More
Mulching Best Practices for Your Spring Landscape
As the warmer spring weather arrives, your lawn’s soil begins to recover from the freezing temperatures of winter. In general, spring is a great time to mulch your trees and shrubs and prepare them for the long summer ahead. The… Read More
What You Can Do About a Flooded Lawn and Landscape
A flooded lawn can wreak havoc on your landscape and require lots of time and money to fix. The flooding could be caused by several factors and it is very important to figure out why it is happening. If you… Read More
The 5 Most Challenging Lawn Care Problems
While every homeowner desires a lush, green lawn and landscape full of healthy shrubs and trees, it is not always easy to achieve. There are many factors to consider when maintaining your lawn. The following are five of the most… Read More