April 14, 2025, In , , , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

7 Updates Your Backyard Needs

7 Updates Your Backyard Needs A backyard isn’t just a patch of grass anymore — it’s a lifestyle space, a sanctuary, and often the heart of outdoor entertaining. We build and maintain landscapes that blend beauty with functionality, creating personalized spaces that fit your life and elevate your property. Here are 7 essential landscaping features that we love in 2025: Fire Pit or Fireplace A fire feature brings warmth, ambiance, […]

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March 19, 2025, In , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Be the Envy of Your Neighborhood with Stunning Outdoor Sound

There’s something special about enjoying music in the great outdoors—the perfect playlist, the soothing sound of running water, or the immersive experience of a backyard movie night. But to truly elevate your outdoor entertainment, you need a sound system that delivers crystal-clear audio, unmatched durability, and seamless integration into your landscape. We believe your outdoor space should be more than just beautiful—it should be an experience. That’s why we install […]

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March 10, 2025, In , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

4 Benefits of Spring Cleanup NOW

4 Benefits of Initial Spring Cleanup NOW As winter loosens its grip and the first signs of spring emerge, many homeowners begin to think about their outdoor spaces. March is the perfect time to get a head start on landscaping with an early spring cleanup and fresh mulch application. In the Mid-Atlantic region, where seasonal transitions can be unpredictable, taking proactive steps now can make a significant difference in the […]

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March 7, 2025, In , , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Winter Cleanup Tasks for a Healthy Spring Yard

Winter may seem like a time to take a break from yard work, but it’s actually the perfect time to get ahead on seasonal cleanup and set the stage for a lush, healthy landscape in spring. A little winter prep goes a long way in ensuring your yard emerges vibrant and strong when the warmer months arrive. Winter Cleanup Tasks for a Healthy Spring Yard: Clear Out Debris Leaves, fallen […]

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September 15, 2019, In , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Integrating the Latest in Landscaping Technology

As we at Planted Earth Landscaping continuously strive to set ourselves apart as a rarity in our field, new advances in technology help us find the balance between increasing efficiency and doing things right. Some of the technological tools we utilitze every day include battery-powered equipment, mobile devices, and cutting-edge irrigation systems. Battery-Powered Tools Among the newest additions to Planted Earth’s arsenal of power tools are battery-operated backpack blowers and […]

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March 24, 2019, In , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Mitigating Drainage Issues in 2019

Since 2018 provided an astounding record year for precipitation, it seems pertinent in our first newsletter of 2019 to bring up the topic of drainage. This is not the sexy part of landscaping that inspires awe and tickles the senses. Rather it serves a functional purpose to alleviate surface water and hydrostatic pressure away from our homes and outdoor living spaces so residents can enjoy them without hesitation. Last year […]

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January 11, 2019, In , , By Planted Earth Landscaping

Growing Degree Days

What the heck are they, and why are they important? Have you ever wondered why you’re told to apply crabgrass pre-emergent herbicide around the same time that the forsythias are in bloom?  Is it an old wives’ tale, passed on through the generations that we just take for fact?  Well, no.  There is some tried and true science behind it, along with the reason horticulturists use specific timing to scout, […]

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