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Practical, seasonal lawn and garden writing — by people who actually do this work in Montgomery County, MD.

The Maryland Spring Lawn Care Calendar (Week-by-Week)
March – May

The Maryland Spring Lawn Care Calendar (Week-by-Week)

Cool-season lawns in Zone 7a wake up fast. Here’s exactly what we do, and when, on a Montgomery County lawn between the first crocus and Memorial Day.

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12 Maryland-Native Plants Every Front Yard Should Have
Garden Design

12 Maryland-Native Plants Every Front Yard Should Have

Tough, beautiful, low-water natives that thrive in Olney, Bethesda and Rockville soils — and feed the pollinators you actually want.

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When (and Why) to Aerate Your Maryland Lawn
Lawn Health

When (and Why) to Aerate Your Maryland Lawn

Compacted clay is the #1 reason Montgomery County lawns thin out. Core aeration is the single best fix — but the timing matters more than the machine.

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