Resources

Information​​​​, tips, and tricks for keeping your property looking the best it can. 

How Healthy Is Your Soil?

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,...

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Why Your Grass Is Not Growing

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...

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4 Common Summer Lawn Mistakes

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...

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Time for a Spring Yard Clean-Up

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...

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3 Ways to Get a Greener Lawn this Summer

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...

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What Is Commercial Grounds Maintenance?

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...

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4 Common Commercial Snow Removal Mistakes

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...

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Preseason Planning for Commercial Landscaping

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...

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Preventing Roof Collapse During a Snowstorm

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,...

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Are You Ready for Winter Weather?

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...

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Keep Your Plants Thriving This Winter

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...

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The Importance of Aeration in August

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...

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Where You Need Mulch and Why

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...

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Taking Care of Your Lawn This Summer

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...

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Controlling Weeds in Your Yard this Spring

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....

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The Phases of Your Garden

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....

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Spring Cleaning Your Landscape

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...

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What to Do After a Snowstorm

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...

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The Benefits of Hiring a Snow Removal Service

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...

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Snow Is Coming!

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...

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Snow Days Are Around the Corner

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...

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How Does Curb Appeal Affect Home Value?

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...

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