Cicadas 2021. Sounds like a political campaign or something. In reality, cicadas 2021 are members of Brood X, one of the many broods of what are known as periodical cicadas. Billions of Brood X cicadas will emerge all over Maryland,…
If you’re like us, you’ve pulled the push mower or riding mower out of the garage or storage shed a few times already this year. Mowing the lawn may not seem like a big deal, but did you know there’s…
Fire pits continue to be one of the biggest outdoor living trends. And for good reason. A patio fire pit or backyard fire pit is a natural gathering space, and the warmth of the fire allows you and your family…
Every year on April Fool’s Day, we look forward to hearing who got pranked, and how. Some of us love being the prankster, but we must confess, being the one fooled is not always a lot of fun. We do…
March in Maryland brings hopes of sunny spring days and spring flowers. This Sunday, March 21, is National Flower Day, and while yes, it might be nice to get a loved one a bouquet of flowers, we’d like to focus…
For many of us, it’s been a long, hard winter. More snow than we’ve had in a while, colder temperatures, and of course, the havoc wreaked by COVID-19. We’ve been cooped up for a long time. That’s why the first…
Winter is the best time to plan your new outdoor living space. If you have an old concrete slab or cracking stamped concrete patio, you may be looking to upgrade to a paver patio. But much like when you choose…
Old Man Winter can really do a number on your carefully thought-out landscape design. Winter tree damage can result in the loss of a whole tree, a few branches, or just some issues with the bark or discoloration of an…
Just what is a retaining wall, and do you need one? You’ve probably seen one (or several), even if you didn’t know what they are called. You know those big walls of concrete or sound barrier walls you see on…
The days are getting shorter and shorter, and the nights are getting longer. But landscape lighting can brighten your property, and your mood. And of course, outdoor lighting in the pitch black of January nights is a safety issue. At…