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3 2023 Landscaping Trends

There are always new ways to beautify your home or business, and in this newsletter, we’ll be reviewing some of the hottest landscaping trends for 2023. The team at JFC Grounds Maintenance is always…

3 Ways to Give Your Commercial Landscaping a Makeover

Just like you make resolutions for the new year in your personal life, it’s also a great idea to make them for your business. What are some of the ways that you can give your commercial landscaping …

How to Winterize Your Commercial Landscaping

Just like you need to clean the gutters at your house and rake up the leaves before snowflakes start falling, you also need to take time to winterize your commercial landscaping. Here are some of our …

Easy Winter Lawn Care Tips

Your home’s lawn is one of the biggest parts of the exterior of your house, and it plays a big role in the overall curb appeal of your property. While lawns are dormant for much of the winter, the a…

4 Common Winter Landscaping Mistakes

The temperatures are getting colder, which means that the time for planting and harvesting is over. While winter gives gardeners a bit of a break from time outside, what you do (and don’t do) over t…

Understanding Landscape Zones (and Why They Matter)

Landscaping zones, which are also known as hardiness zones, are one of the most important factors to consider when determining what to plant and when to plant it. Selecting pieces that are appropriate…

How to Identify and Treat Common Maryland Lawn Diseases

When you’re performing lawn maintenance, it’s easy to notice weeds growing. However, some lawn issues like disease are more challenging to spot. Many lawn diseases can emerge suddenly and without …

5 Common Fall Landscaping Mistakes

While fall is when most plants slow their growth before going dormant for the winter, there are still landscaping tasks that need to be taken care of. Working on your landscape is a little different t…

The Many Benefits of Aeration and Overseeding

As the weather starts to cool, two of the best ways that you can prepare your lawn for lush, beautiful growth in the spring are aeration and overseeding. Scheduling these services together is convenie…

Is Fall Too Early to Line Up Your Snow Removal Contract?

The weather is warm and sunny out, and even though fall temperatures are on the way soon, most people won’t be thinking about snow for a long time. However, should you put off lining up your snow re…

The Best Reasons to Hire Someone for Your Fall Clean-Up

What are your fall plans? Do you want to spend a long weekend raking leaves, removing them, cleaning the gutters, and preparing your yard for fall? Or, would you like to enjoy your free time and the c…

4 Hidden Landscaping Hazards on Commercial Properties

No homeowner wants their house to have potentially dangerous landscaping problems, but the issue is even more pressing if you own a commercial property. When dozens of customers, employees, and visito…

Man seeding and fertilizing residential backyard lawn with manual grass seed spreader.

The Importance of Aeration and Overseeding

Fall is right around the corner, which means that now is the perfect time to pick up the phone and schedule your aeration and overseeding. This one-two punch of lawn maintenance ensures a lush and gre…

Landscape plan for a commercial property. Determining where shrubs and trees will be planted.

The Importance of Proper Plant Placement on Commercial Properties

Adding plants to your commercial property is a great way to improve the curb appeal, but strategic placement is vital to get the most out of your investment, simplify maintenance, and keep your plants…

Landscaping around a commercial property that gives privacy and aids in security/

3 Ways You Can Use Your Landscaping to Improve Commercial Property Safety and Security

When it comes to security techniques and tools used to protect your property, what do you use? Most companies use a combination of security guards, cameras, and other electronic devices. However, one …

How Short is Too Short for Your Lawn?

What are the differences between lawns that thrive and those that look terrible after only a few weeks of hot summer sun? While there are many factors that influence how your lawn looks, one of the bi…

Garden irrigation system lawn. Automatic lawn sprinkler watering green grass.

How to Avoid Overwatering Your Landscaping

Every healthy lawn needs water to grow, but sometimes you can use too much. Overwatering your turf and plants in your yard can be just as bad for them as not watering them enough. It’s easy to use t…

Footprints on wet morning autumnal grass. A path marked out by a man walked through a dewy lawn.

Landscaping Tips for High-Traffic Areas

Whether you’re planning the landscape design of your business or your home, high-traffic areas are unavoidable. Failing to plan ahead can lead to expensive plants and flowers going unappreciated or …

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How to Ensure a Green Lawn This Spring and Summer

While summer might be the time that your lawn shines, spring is a great time to prepare it and make sure that it is lush and green. How can you start preparing for a beautiful lawn this summer now? Ho…

Automated sprinkler system at outdoor shopping center

Your Commercial Landscaping Checklist for Spring

Spring is an exciting time of year for many businesses as foot traffic often picks up and customers are ready to get out of the house. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, make sure that you don’t…

What Are Landscaping or Hardiness Zones? Why Do They Matter?

One of the things that you should consider when planning your spring landscaping is what hardiness zone your home or business lies in. Many people have dreams about specific shrubs or flowers only to …

How to Prepare Your House for Spring

Spring is almost here, which means that many Maryland homeowners are taking time to clean up the inside and outside of their homes. How can you prepare your house for spring weather and make sure your…

All About Baltimore County’s New Bulk Trash Pick-Up

For the first time since 1992, Baltimore County is reinstating the residential bulk trash pick-up program again. This program allows homeowners and property managers to have easy access to bulk pick-u…

4 Ways to Winterize Your Landscape

While most Maryland communities have already seen snow and ice, that doesn’t mean it’s too late to take time to protect your yard as temperatures get colder and remain chilly for the next few week…

Why Maintaining Your Landscaping Is Critical All Year Long

Many of us naturally associate landscaping tasks and lawn care with spring and summer when the flowers are blooming and the grass is growing. Unfortunately, that means that many businesses and homeown…

The Landscaping Tasks You Should Do Before Listing Your Home

If you are getting ready to take advantage of the hot real estate market by listing your home, there are some landscaping tasks you should take care of beforehand. Investing in your landscaping can re…

4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Sign Your Commercial Snow and Ice Management Contract

Every year, many companies throughout Maryland rely on JFC Grounds Maintenance to take care of their snow removal and ice management needs. Unfortunately, some of them wait until it’s almost too lat…

4 Reasons Why Fall Clean-Up Is Important

Leaves are falling and the holiday season is right around the corner, which means that winter will be here before we know it. A fall clean-up will help prepare your lawn for the winter months ahead an…

How to Prepare Your Landscaping for Fall and Winter

Caring for your landscape is important throughout the year, but the fall and winter are particularly important to prepare your yard for a thick, lush lawn the following spring. At JFC Grounds Maintena…

Don’t Wait to Plan for Snow

The weather outside is beautiful and temperate, and it’s the perfect time of year for enjoying the gorgeous landscapes of Maryland. While snow might seem a long way away, now is the perfect time to …

What You Should Know About Lawn Aeration

Children are back in school and October is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to aerate your lawn. September is one of the best times of the year to complete aeratio…

5 Common Aeration and Overseeding Mistakes

All homeowners want to enjoy lawns that are thick, green and lush, but at the end of a long and hot summer, many lawns are compacted, patchy, brown and thin. Aeration and overseeding are two effective…

Get Your Lawn in Great Shape

Another year, another hot and humid summer for Maryland residents. If you’re like many homeowners, your lawn could use some TLC after a summer of walking across the lawn, hot summer days and not eno…

12 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Commercial Landscaping Company

Finding the right commercial landscaping company is critical, as they are responsible for the safety of your customers and employees, the aesthetics of your landscape and the condition of your propert…

Protecting Your Property from Storm Damage

Thunderstorm season is here for Maryland residents, which means it’s time to protect your property from the damage that can occur due to high winds and heavy rain. While many homeowners think of thi…

Choosing the Right Flowers for Your Residential or Commercial Landscape

Adding flowers to your landscape, whether it’s a seasonal pop of color or permanent addition, is a great way to add curb appeal and make a great first impression. However, there are seemingly endles…

4 Common Turf Care Myths

Taking care of your commercial or residential lawn can be a big task. Unfortunately, many homeowners and businesses try to DIY things and end up with unfavorable results and occasionally permanent dam…

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The Many Benefits of Mulching

Mulch is something that many homeowners and business owners know that they should apply every year, but many don’t understand exactly why it’s so important. Why is mulch such an important part of …

Why Your Business Should Invest in Commercial Grounds Maintenance This Spring

Hiring a commercial grounds maintenance company is a big decision that can benefit your business in many different aspects. Grounds maintenance is very involved, and it’s not a one-time endeavor. Ch…

3 Lawn Care Mistakes that Businesses Make

Hiring a professional lawn care service is one of the best ways to get top-notch results without needing to do it yourself, but many businesses make mistakes when hiring a commercial lawn care company…

4 Fun Spring Landscaping Ideas for 2021

As we all start enjoying the great outdoors and the weather warms up, it only makes sense that homeowners and business owners like you are interested in getting some landscaping done. What are some of…

All About Brood X

It’s been 17 years since we last saw Brood X, the cicadas that emerge throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. They are expected to be visible from mid-May through early …

Spring Is Here!

Now that the snow has melted and the weather is warming up, we are preparing for a busy spring helping businesses and homeowners with spring clean-ups and mulching tasks. If you are ready to enjoy tim…

Does Ice Melt Damage Your Property?

When snow is in the forecast, and there’s a chance of ice on the way, many homeowners and business owners grab bags of ice melt to prevent slippery conditions. However, depending on what you reach f…

Winter Landscaping Tips for Your Home

Once the snow and ice from our latest storm melt, how will your landscape look? Even though we are in the midst of another cold Maryland winter, you should still take care of your landscape. How can y…

3 Common Snow Removal Myths

The snow is falling, which means that every business needs a good snow removal plan. JFC Grounds Maintenance works with businesses and properties of every size to provide skilled, fast snow removal in…

The Basics of ADA Compliant Snow Removal

Commercial properties are subject to many considerations as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This piece of legislation has worked to make the world more accessible for people wit…

How to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

Just like the hot summer sun can wreak havoc on your lawn, the harsh winter winds and snow can also do damage. If you have not completed your winter yard preparations yet, now is the time to do so. He…

Tackling Leaf Removal This December

Have you taken care of your fall clean-up tasks yet? December is your last chance to clean up your yard before snow starts falling in January. JFC Grounds Maintenance can help with leaf removal at you…

How to Choose a Snow Removal Company for Your Business

Snow predictions for winter 2020 are finally being announced, and the region is in for much more snow than last year and frigid temperatures. Is your business ready? Choosing the right snow removal co…

How Your Commercial Landscape Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Commercial landscaping is a critical part of making sure your property is in great condition and giving a great first impression to every customer. Beyond the superficial and business benefits of a we…

Incorporating Native Plants into Your Commercial Landscape

Native plants are not just a way to make your commercial landscape more attractive; they are also a wonderful way to cut down on your maintenance requirements and help the environment. How can you sta…

4 Fall Landscaping Tips for Your Home

Gorgeous fall weather is here, which means that every homeowner deserves a gorgeous fall landscape to match! How can you get your home ready for trick-or-treaters and the holiday guests who will be on…

The Aeration and Overseeding Mistakes You Might Be Making

Every homeowner and property owner wants a beautiful, lush lawn, but after a long summer, most lawns this year are looking compacted, thin and patchy. Aeration and overseeding are fantastic solutions …

Give Your Lawn a Great Boost with Aeration and Overseeding

Aeration and overseeding are two critical pieces of landscaping and yard maintenance, and they conveniently can both be done in September. Many Maryland residents are currently dealing with lawns that…

Lawn Aeration Is a Critical Part of August Lawn Maintenance

The summer is already waning, and September is rapidly approaching. That means that now is the perfect time to put lawn aeration on your schedule. August and September are the ideal months for having …

The Signs of Summer Lawn Problems You Should Watch For

Summer is in full swing, and many lawns are starting to show the signs of the hot days we’ve been experiencing. There are many different lawn problems that can be found on commercial and residential…

How Healthy Is Your Soil?

Your lawn is only as good as the soil that it is growing in, and low quality soil can lead to low quality turf. However, how can you tell if your commercial or residential landscape has good, healthy …

Why Pruning Matters for Commercial Landscapes

Pruning is an essential part of commercial grounds maintenance, as it ensures that trees and shrubs remain healthy and lowers the risk of property damage due to branches and debris falling. Why is pru…

Why Your Grass Is Not Growing

If you’re like many homeowners and commercial property owners, you know that nothing signifies summer like a lush, green lawn. Unfortunately, there are a variety of factors that can leave your lawn …

4 Common Summer Lawn Mistakes

Summer is here. How is your lawn doing? Whether you’re a commercial property or a homeowner, there are many common summer lawn mistakes that can lead to short-term patchiness or long-term damage. In…

4 Things to Consider When Hiring a Commercial Landscape Maintenance Company

If you are ready to get your business back into shape this summer as states start to reopen and allow customers again, we are here to help. When hiring commercial landscape maintenance, there are a fe…

4 Mistakes Homeowners Make with Spring Landscaping

Spring is here, and homeowners around the area are opening up their pools and getting ready to spend plenty of time in the summer sun. Unfortunately, in the process of tidying up their landscapes, som…

Time for a Spring Yard Clean-Up

The COVID-19 epidemic has left many of us stuck at home, but being at home on the weekends does not mean you want to use your weekend time to do yard work! JFC Grounds Maintenance is here to help you …

4 Ways to Make Your Commercial Landscape More Sustainable

Sustainability and a beautiful commercial landscape don’t need to be opposite ends of a spectrum! Instead, with a little help from an experienced grounds maintenance company like JFC Grounds Mainten…

3 Ways to Get a Greener Lawn this Summer

Summer might seem far in the distance, but the way you treat your lawn this spring will have a dramatic effect on how it looks this summer. Green grass is what every homeowner and business owner wants…

What Is Commercial Grounds Maintenance?

Commercial grounds maintenance is a critical part of every business. First impressions matter, and maintaining an attractive and well put together property is a large portion of what makes a great fir…

5 Most Popular Commercial Landscaping Services for Spring

Spring is here, and now is the time to get a head start on your spring commercial landscaping tasks. At JFC Grounds Maintenance, we are looking forward to a spring and summer keeping your landscape be…

Why Grounds Maintenance Should Be a Year-Round Priority for Your Property

Many businesses think about grounds maintenance when flowers start blooming and the grass starts growing in the spring and summer. However, there are many benefits to using one grounds maintenance com…

4 Common Commercial Snow Removal Mistakes

Your commercial property relies on quick, thorough snow removal to keep your property accessible and safe. If you don’t invest in quality snow removal, snow and ice can block the entrance to your pr…

More Winter Landscaping Services that Don’t Involve a Snow Plow

If you’re getting this newsletter, there’s a good chance that you rely on JFC Grounds Maintenance for your snow removal every winter. However, did you know that we offer much more than that during…

Preseason Planning for Commercial Landscaping

Winter weather might be here to stay for a bit longer, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start preseason planning for your commercial landscaping. Is your lawn ready for plenty of growth in …

Winter Landscaping Services that Don’t Involve a Snow Plow

While snow removal might be one of the most popular services that we offer in the winter, it isn’t all that we can do! When snowflakes aren’t falling from the skies and daffodils aren’t sproutin…

Simple Snow Removal & Safety Tips for the Next Snowstorm

Winter in Maryland comes alongside plenty of snow, freezing rain and ice. While our team can help with removing snow from your property, there’s a good chance you will still need to safely prepare y…

Preventing Roof Collapse During a Snowstorm

During a snowstorm, the last thing that you want to worry about is your landscaping and the exterior of your home. However, the weight of snow on your roof can cause serious damage to your home, espec…

Taking Care of Your Landscape During the Winter

Just like you kick the humidifier on to keep your home comfortable during the winter and start wearing a coat to keep yourself warm, you should also change the way that you treat your landscape during…

Are You Ready for Winter Weather?

Winter is almost here, which means that you need to ensure your landscape is properly protected from the months of harsh weather right around the corner. With a little help from JFC Grounds Maintenanc…

Keep Your Plants Thriving This Winter

Colder months are here, which means that it’s time to adjust your plant and landscaping care routines both inside and outside of your home. Before the first snow falls, it’s time to think about ho…

The Most Dynamic Lawn Care Duo: Aeration and overseeding!

This summer has been a scorcher for many Maryland residents! How is your lawn looking? If you’re like many of your neighbors, it is probably patchy, faded and quite a bit different than it looked in…

The Importance of Aeration in August

September and back-to-school season are right around the corner, which means that now is the time to aerate your lawn. August and September are the best time of year for aeration, as the process prepa…

Should You Fertilize in the Late Summer or Fall?

While the decision of when to fertilize your lawn or plants might seem cut and dry, the best time for fertilization can vary a great deal depending on the grass you have and the weather conditions in …

Where You Need Mulch and Why

Mulch is an essential element of any spring or summer landscape. It works hard to lock in soil moisture, keep weeds from sprouting, keep the soil cool enough for growth and give your garden beds major…

Taking Care of Your Lawn This Summer

Even if you rely on JFC Grounds Maintenance for your summer lawn maintenance, you will still need to take care of watering it in between visits. While your neighbors might have sprinklers kicking on m…

Controlling Weeds in Your Yard this Spring

Warm weather, plenty of sunshine and a healthy drizzle of rain mean one thing for your yard—weeds! Maintaining a healthy lawn and thriving garden beds isn’t easy when weeds pop up overnight. Thank…

Why Every Homeowner Should Mulch in the Spring

The smell of mulch goes hand in hand with warmer weather and springtime. Homeowners and business owners throughout Maryland add a fresh coat of mulch to trees, shrubs and garden beds. While you can pl…

Easy Spring Landscaping and Hardscaping Projects

As gorgeous afternoons and warm mornings become more common, amateur gardeners and landscape-lovers are all looking for ways to make their yard more beautiful. At JFC Grounds Maintenance, we are happy…

The Phases of Your Garden

Do you have your spring garden planned out yet? Now that it is officially spring, many homeowners are starting to plant flowers and a variety of other gorgeous plantings to usher in warmer weather. Ho…

Spring Cleaning Your Landscape

Warmer weather is here, and flowers are blooming outside. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about spring cleaning your landscape! If you’re ready to get your hands dirty and start tidying up…

What to Do After a Snowstorm

Snow can wreak havoc on your landscaping and hardscaping, especially when it falls quickly and lingers for a long time. While winter is winding down, snowstorms can stretch into the early spring in Ma…

Taking Care of Indoor and Outdoor Plants During the Winter

Winter is the toughest time of year to care for indoor and outdoor plants due to low humidity levels, harsh cold and plenty of icy precipitation. Many homeowners assume that indoor houseplants miss th…

The Benefits of Hiring a Snow Removal Service

Snow fell for the first time in Maryland this past week, and many residents were left digging out their cars, shoveling their driveways and waiting for the plows to take care of the streets. There’s…

Snow Is Coming!

While Maryland hasn’t seen the first snowstorm of the year yet, it’s undoubtedly right around the corner. Winter storms are beautiful to look at, but they can wreak havoc on your landscape. The gr…

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Commercial Landscape

Designing and planning a commercial landscape is complicated. With so many stakeholders involved and a strict budget, there are plenty of mistakes you can make along the way. Partnering with an experi…

Snow Days Are Around the Corner

While we haven’t experienced the full brunt of a Maryland winter yet, snow days and icy mornings are right around the corner. At JFC Grounds Maintenance, we help out residents and businesses with sn…

How Does Curb Appeal Affect Home Value?

If you’re going to be taking advantage of the housing market soon and listing your home, it’s time to consider hiring a professional to spruce things up. Many people don’t realize the value that…

Creating a Pet-Safe Landscape and Lawn

Pet owners face some unique challenges when it comes to keeping lawns, gardens and landscapes in wonderful condition. From plants that are toxic to dogs to paws that love digging up flowerbeds, creati…

Why Does Edging Matter?

While some people enjoy a more rustic appearance to landscaping, a meticulous and crisp landscape requires edging. Edging works by creating a neat line between areas in your yard with plantings and ar…

Is a Brown Lawn Dead?

Now is the time of year when many area homeowners stare at scorched, brown lawns and wonder if the grass is dead, dying or simply dormant. We get calls from countless homeowners who are concerned abou…

Preparing for Hurricane Season

While there are still many questions about the severity and location of Hurricane Florence’s impact, one thing is for certain—preparedness is essential to protecting your home and family. A little…