We know, we know. Some people love snow and some people hate it. But whichever category you fall into, you need to be prepared for safely clearing snow from your deck this winter. We may not get much at all, or we may get dumped on. You never know in the Mid-Atlantic. When you’re finished […]
Thanksgiving has come and gone. We hope you were able to enjoy time with your family and spend some time outside as well. You may have left your outdoor furniture on the patio to accommodate guests who thought things were a bit crowded in the house. That’s fine, but now really is the time to […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just weeks away, you’re thinking of family and holiday get-togethers. You probably aren’t thinking about getting a new deck this winter. But did you know that if you need (or want) a new deck, winter is actually a great time for deck installation? Okay, hear us out. Except for the coldest, […]
The heat of the summer sun can really do a number on your lawn and garden beds. So can those heavy rains that come with summer thunderstorms. Take a walk around your property to spot any issues, and then follow these summer landscaping tips to keep your property looking its best. Your Lawn Many of […]
If you’re like most people, you probably thought evergreens don’t need protecting. They’re beautiful with snow piled on the branches. They lend color to a landscape that might otherwise be filled with only shades of grey and brown. But broadleaf evergreens and conifers can suffer from winter damage called desiccation. In simple terms, desiccation means […]
Recently, we gave you some tips on how to protect your patio and walkways from the harsh weather of winter. This week, we have some winterization tips to protect the rest of your outdoor living space. You may have some or all of these features in your space. Feel free to skip over anything that […]
It’s easy to decorate your outdoor living spaces for fall, but it takes a bit more work to spruce up your landscape. The summer flowers have faded, and we’re seeing more tan, brown, and grey than we would like. Now is the time to brighten things up with our top fall landscape ideas. Fill your […]
We know, we know. It’s tough to think about winter when we recently had temperatures near 80 degrees. But when the calendar flips to October, the nights get cooler and the days start getting shorter. That means winter is not far away. If you’re tired of seeing brown and grey in your landscape all winter […]
The cooler temperatures of fall are here, and that means it’s time to switch up the menu a bit. We all have our summertime favorite recipes, using fresh-caught fish or fresh veggies from the garden or farmer’s market. A lot of the time it’s lighter fare, because of the heat of the Maryland summer. But […]
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. But you love your outdoor living space. Maybe you’ve even set up a home office or outdoor classroom on the patio. There’s no need to move everything indoors just yet. You want to enjoy these crisp fall days while they last. To help you, […]
