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Plant Health Care Tips for the Warm Weeks Ahead

Intense sun and hotter air temperatures undoubtedly have an effect on plant health care. So, with the warmer months approaching faster than an outbreak of spring dandelions, we couldn’t help but want to share a few plant health care tips with all of our valued, Chapel Valley Landscaping Company’s customers in Maryland and Virginia. Let’s start with a look at one of residential and commercial landscaping’s most basic tasks, watering. Read more »

Bio-Swales and Their Place in Water Management

Have you found stagnant puddles breeding bugs on the grounds of your business? Does your parking lot empty its stormwater runoff directly into a storm sewer that backs up and dumps oily water right back on your customers? Or maybe you bought a property for your new commercial establishment and want to start your water management system outright? You will find that you have many ways of dealing with stormwater runoff, but not all of them are right for your property. Bio-swales, however, just might be a good choice. Read more »

Making Powerful First Impressions with Commercial Landscape Management

First impressions are powerful. They quickly determine a person’s feelings. Think about it for a minute. If there are two people to talk to at a party, do you talk with the one standing in the corner scowling with their arms crossed, or do you talk with the person who is smiling and animatedly talking? The vast majority of us would talk to the more inviting person and not go near the scowling one. Read more »

How Landscaping Experts Can Help You This Fall

As most quickly become aware when they try to tackle a landscaping project on their own, landscaping can be as difficult and confusing as a home remodeling project. And then there’s the maintenance! A multitude of elements goes into the design and installation of a new landscape — more than many are prepared for. Many may find themselves in over their heads. Instead of dealing with all the stress involved with landscaping design and maintenance, consider hiring a professional. Here are just a few of the things a landscaping expert can do for you: Read more »