Your Landscape Will Thank You

Your Landscape Will Thank You 

What's the easiest way to a beautiful landscape? Just call us!

Allentuck Landscaping Co. has three programs tailored to the way you want your property cared for. They are simple. They are reasonably priced. And best of all, you do not need to do the work.

TotalScapes - For the customer that wants it all. Weekly mowing, pruning and weeding, Spring mulching, turf fertilization and weed control, leaf removal in the fall. This program is designed so that you do not need to worry about your landscape.

GardenScapes - We will take care of the mulching, pruning, weeding, plant fertilization and leaf removal. Your gardens will love you.

TurfScapes - For the nicest lawn around. Fertilization, weed control, fall seeding. A full, lush lawn is only a phone call away.

All it takes is one phone call to Allentuck Landscaping Co. to get the landscape care you have always wanted and get your weekends back at the same time.  

Give Eric Shostal a call today at 301.515.1900, email him at eric@allentucklandscaping.com, or simply click the link below:

                                                      

Meet Ron Gravish 

Most of you have met Ron but for those of you who have not, Ron is our very excellent Residential Maintenance Manager. He is responsible for the programs you just read about above.  

Ron has been with Allentuck Landscaping Co. for three years. He graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Horticulture. Originally from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, he now lives in Rockville with his wife Jen. In his spare time, on is an avid woodworker and, of course, a terrific gardener. 

You can reach Ron at 301.515.1900 or ron@allentucklandscaping.com.    

2012 New Year Garden Resolutions

A new year brings the opportunity for improvement and while most resolutions may go by the wayside, we are pleased to present some that you may want to consider for your landscape.

·         I will recycle my yard waste by composting.

·         I will install a rain barrel...or two.

·         I will spend more time with my family and friends in the garden.

·         I will put out bird seed this winter.

·     I will stop and smell the roses...and the hydrangeas...and anything else blooming in my garden.

·         I will water in the morning to avoid fungal growth.

·         I will plant a vegetable garden so I can eat healthier.

·         I will install some plants that will give my gardens more interest for the winter.

·         I will enjoy my yard.

·         I will have a happy and healthy new year. 

A Flagstone Walkway in Potomac, Maryland

Here is a video of a walkway we built this fall (2011) for a client in Potomac, Maryland. We used irregular Pennsylvania flagstone set on a CR6/stonedust base. The walkway ends at small patio which has a fire pit built into it. What a nice spot to spend a summer evening!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFLnFOt2v_I

Ugly, Ugly, Ugly           

Where did that ugly utility box come from? It wasn't there last month. It's soooooo ugly!

Actually, it was there last month. As was the electric meter, irrigation controller, and your, um, neighbor. Unfortunately, as leaves drop all that is left  is the bone structure of deciduous plants and some eyesores we may not have noticed in the warmer months.

Fear not, here are some excellent solutions to consider:

Evergreens - Plants such as Skip Laurels, Hollies and Arborvitaes offer year round beauty, seasonal interest and potential backdrops to shrubs and perennials. There are a lot of variety of plants to choose from.

Trellises - Adding an element such as a trellis can not only hide something you don't want to see, but can also become a point of interest in your garden. Always try to match the architectural style of your home.

  

Fences - Fences make good neighbors. Not only do they hide things you may not want to look at, they hide things your neighbors may not want to look at too! They also provide security and keep our pets safe. With so many styles available, there is a fence for hiding just about everything.

 With a little imagination, screening can be both functional and attractive.

Winter Is On Its Way

A nip in the air, longer nights, shorter days. We still have a lot of fall to go through but... winter is on it's way. Here is a checklist of tasks to get your home and landscape ready.

·         Pick up a bag of ice melt product to have on hand.

·          Shut off outdoor water spigots. Leave the faucet slightly open to drain out any remaining water.

·          Drain and store all garden hoses.

·          Have mower blades and pruners sharpened.

·          Add a little extra mulch around tender plants.

·          Move outdoor furniture indoors or cover with plastic.

·          Drain and cover fountains.

·          Replace furnace filters.

·          Replace batteries in smoke detectors.      

The Race Is On!

A nip in the air, longer nights, cooler days....it all means one thing - leaf removal time.

At Allentuck Landscaping Co. the race is on to get our maintenance client's leaves cleared for the upcoming holidays. We have tuned up our blowers and vacuums and double checked our rakes.

To maximize efficiency, our crews collect the leaves into large piles and then move them to our tow behind vacuums where they are sucked up and into the waiting trucks. But our efficiency does not stop there.

Once the leaves arrive back at our office, they are stockpiled until later in the winter and then ground up into organic leafmold. We use the leafmold throughout the year to mix into garden beds thus creating healthy landscapes. Nothing goes to waste.

In a typical year we grind up 5,400 cubic yards of organic waste, enough to cover an entire football field three feet deep!

Allentuck Landscaping Co. only offers leaf removal as part of our TotalScape and BedScape maintenance programs. If you would like a free quote, please call Eric Shostal at 301-515-1900 or email him at eric@allentucklandscaping.com.

A great Night for Allentuck Landscaping Co.

A Great Night For

Allentuck Landscaping Company

In one fantastic night, members of our staff attended two award ceremonies and walked away with a total of three awards!

At the Gazette of Politics and Business, Allentuck Landscaping Co. was recognized as one of the 53 Exceptional Companies in Maryland. This is the second time that we have made the list. Companies are judge on business performance, company culture and employee welfare. We felt grateful to be among outstanding fellow awardees such as John Hopkins Medicine, Mid Atlantic Federal Credit Union and Darcars Automotive Group.

Across town, Allentuck Landscaping Co. received two Montgomery County Beautification Awards. These awards recognize outstanding landscape installations and maintenance at commercial buildings and public spaces. Allentuck Landscaping Co. was recognized for our work at the Willco Building (7811 Montrose Road in Rockville) and Fallsgate Community in Potomac. Thank you to our clients for allowing us to do great work and to our staff for being amazing.