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12 articles on tree care, land clearing, drainage and driveways for landowners in Harford and Baltimore County.
Lawn Care · 5 min read
Your Fall Lawn Care Checklist for Maryland
Fall is the most important season for a Maryland lawn. Here's what to do, and when, to come out of winter thick and green.
Read article →Tree Care · 6 min read
Dead Ash Trees in Maryland: Why They're Dangerous and What to Do
Emerald ash borer has killed ash trees across Harford and Baltimore County. Dead ash gets brittle fast, and that makes it one of the most dangerous trees to leave standing.
Read article →Land Clearing · 5 min read
The Best Time of Year to Clear Land in Maryland
Late fall through early spring is often the sweet spot for clearing in Harford and Baltimore County. Here's why, and when it makes sense to clear in summer anyway.
Read article →Land Clearing · 6 min read
What Affects the Cost of Land Clearing in Harford County?
Two one-acre lots can cost very different amounts to clear. These are the factors that actually move the price.
Read article →Land Management · 7 min read
The Invasive Plants Taking Over Maryland Properties (and How to Fight Back)
Multiflora rose, autumn olive, bittersweet and tree-of-heaven are swallowing fields and woods across Harford County. Here's how to recognize them and how to fight back.
Read article →Tree Care · 5 min read
After the Storm: A Homeowner's Checklist for Damaged Trees
A storm just tore through and there's a tree on the fence, a limb on the roof and another one leaning. Here's what to do, in order.
Read article →Tree Care · 6 min read
Building on a Wooded Lot? How to Keep Your Trees Alive Through Construction
Most trees killed by construction don't die right away. They decline over two to five years from root damage nobody saw happening. Here's how to prevent it.
Read article →Land Management · 6 min read
How to Reclaim an Overgrown Pasture in Harford County
Leave a field alone for five years and it's a thicket. Leave it ten and it's woods. Here's how to turn it back into usable pasture.
Read article →Driveways · 5 min read
Gravel Driveway Maintenance: Stop Fighting the Same Potholes
If you're filling the same potholes every spring, the problem isn't the stone. It's the water. Here's how to fix it for good.
Read article →Grading & Drainage · 6 min read
5 Signs Your Yard Has a Drainage Problem (and How to Fix It)
Water in the basement, puddles that last for days, mulch on the driveway after every storm. These are drainage problems, and most of them are fixable.
Read article →Land Management · 7 min read
Buying Wooded Land in Maryland? 10 Things to Check First
A wooded lot can be a dream property or a money pit. Here's what to check before you sign, from perc tests to hazard trees.
Read article →Tree Care · 5 min read
What Does "ISA Certified Arborist" Mean, and Why Should You Care?
Anyone with a chainsaw can call themselves a tree expert. An ISA Certified Arborist has proven it. Here's what the credential means and how to check it.
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