How Not To Landscape in Maryland: Part 1.

There’s thousands of online guides on how to perform specific landscaping procedures, many with conflicting information or details that only pertain to certain types of lawns. While your best bet is almost assuredly hiring a professional who will know exactly how to treat your Maryland lawn, there’s definitely a litany of things you should avoid […]

Benefits of Hiring a Professional Painter in Maryland

The age of Do-It-Yourself is upon us. Many home improvement or maintenance jobs that were once almost exclusively the domain of trained professionals are now frequently attempted by the average Maryland homeowner, looking to save a few dollars on labor costs. Painting is no exception. But many times these attempts to save often end up […]

Comparing Paver Patio Materials Pt. 2

Continuing off last week’s entry, the Atlantic Maintenance Group is here to continue exploring and comparing the different types of available patio pavers in Baltimore. Be sure to check out last week’s entry for the info on concrete, brick, and rubber tile, if you haven’t already. Otherwise read on to find out more about options […]

Comparing Paver Patio Materials Pt. 1

So you’ve decided to have your patio paved. It’s a smart move that can increase the value of your Baltimore home while extending its useable space. But that paver will you use? Deciding amongst all the available options can be a difficult matter, especially without any way to directly compare them. The Atlantic Maintenance Group […]

How to Identify and (Safely) Remove Poison Sumac in Maryland

Toxicodendron vernix is a simple shrub (which can also grow as a tree) with thirteen leaves on each stem that takes on an alluring red during the fall season. However, despite its colorful appearance, this isn’t a plant you’d want to cultivate at home. That’s because Toxicodendron vernix is the Latin name for the plant […]

Winter Lawn Care: Identify and Prevent Snow Mold

We’ve all had problems with mold. Whether it’s on a loaf of bread you’ve kept for too long or creeping in through a crack in your damp basement, mold has been a perennial problem throughout human history. But have you ever heard of snow mold? Even if you haven’t chances are you’ve seen it. Ever […]

Winterize Your Lawn

A lawn is a beautiful and crucial asset to any Maryland business. In the spring and summer months there’s little more inviting to a potential customer than a verdant and lush landscape, replete with outcroppings of trees and other greenery. It lets your customers know you put time and care into every aspect of your […]

Why You Need Fall Baltimore Roof Maintenance

Colorful leaves have begun to adorn the trees and there’s no question that the temperatures have taken a turn. Fall has finally made itself known in Maryland and it’s time to begin the necessary preparations for cooler weather. One of the important items that you need to cross off your list this fall is roof […]

Why You Should Put a Plan in Place for Snow Removal Now

Yes, we said that dirty word. Snow. Luckily we’ve still got some time before cold weather hits and snow starts to become a real problem in the Mid-Atlantic area. Generally the first time we’ll see snow in Maryland, Virginia, or Pennsylvania is sometime in November, though it has been known to happen as early as […]

What Can Commercial Landscaping do for Your Business?

Fact: residential landscaping can improve the perceived and real value of a home – but you probably already knew that. Many people choose to hire a professional residential landscaper shortly before they put their home on the market in order to increase the value and draw potential homebuyers to view the home. The same basic […]