The summer’s barely over, but weather-watchers across the mid-Atlantic region are already talking about the threat of snow and ice this winter. Whether it’s a wooly worm you’ve consulted, the Farmer’s Almanac, or computer-generated weather projections, if you’re concerned about winter weather then you need to think about snow & ice management. Read more »
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Chapel Valley Receives “People’s Choice Award” | Baltimore, MD
This summer Chapel Valley won the “People’s Choice Award” from Project Olmsted, a new summer-long exhibition of planting beds designed in the tradition of celebrated landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Read more »
Make Early Plans for Snow Plowing to Get Your Business Ready for the Inevitable | Alexandria, VA
Maintaining commercial property is generally quite doable, especially with professional assistance, but it can become overwhelming during wintertime when the snow starts coming down. Not having a plan can cause a number of problems, but you can avoid them by making plans early on for snow plowing. Read more »
Ten Dos and Don’ts of Sidewalk Snow Removal | Sterling, VA
After a snowstorm, clearing your sidewalks is essential to ensure foot traffic is able to enter your business. When it comes to sidewalk snow removal, there is a lot to get right, and perhaps just as much to get wrong. Here are ten do’s and don’ts when it comes to this concept.
5 Top Tips for Late-Summer Landscaping
Landscaping season isn’t over with Labor Day. In fact, late summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy the last gardening-worthy months before autumn truly sets in. Here are five easy residential landscaping ideas that work well from late August through the first frost: Read more »
A Popular Shrub Used in Commercial Landscapes that is in Danger
Over the past few years, roses have made a comeback in commercial landscapes thanks to the Knock-Out Rose and the Double Knock-Out Rose; they are both resistant to black spot disease and powdery mildew, and are able to produce blooms throughout the growing season, making them favorable for urban environments—until recently. Read more »
Commercial Landscaping in Atlanta: Overwhelmed with Copious Amounts of Clay?
Soil in the Southeast, especially in the Atlanta area, is full of clay. Clay-rich soil is notoriously alkaline, dense and tacky, which can mean a great deal of trouble for those hoping to work the land. Because of its inherent properties, the soil is heavy to lift. It is also prone to frost heave, over saturation and compaction, which can prohibit healthy root growth. On a positive note, commercial landscaping in Atlanta includes routine core aeration and soil amendment. Read more »
The 7 Deadly Sins That Can Doom Your Commercial Landscaping Design
Part of making any commercial space pleasant and attractive is good landscaping. But, all too often, property owners make major mistakes that impede the goal of sustainable, affordable commercial landscaping designs. Are you among them? Here are the seven deadly sins you’ll want to avoid: Read more »
Day of Service at Moveable Feast
Last Friday, team members from Chapel Valley volunteered at Moveable Feast, an organization in Baltimore that provides nutritious meals and other services at no cost to people who are sick and need support. The day of service at the organization included carpet cleaning, waxing floors, painting walls, power washing kitchen floors, van detailing, handyman repairs, and preparation of 500 flowers (donated by Chapel Valley). The service saved the organization $10,000 in repairs, which can now be used towards more meals for sick people. Read more »
Chapel Valley Landscape Designers
Chapel Valley has in-house landscape designers to support our teams in enhancements, upgrades, design-build, and any other design-related projects. Ideally, we want clients to use this to their advantage. Common landscaping upgrades will not only improve appearance but will also reduce future maintenance costs. We understand that landscaping can be a costly investment, however, this is not a problem; our landscape designer can create long-term plans that work within budgets to meet your specific needs. Read more »