Resources
Information, tips, and tricks for keeping your property looking the best it can.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 sprouting...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 how...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 a...









































