If you’re planning a planting project, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: How long is this actually going to take? The honest answer is that it depends on a lot of factors. J.R. Hodder, landscape designer at Johnson’s Landscaping Service, boke down what really drives the timeline so you know what…
How to Keep Your Plants Healthy in the Heat of Summer Summer heat can be brutal on a landscape. Long stretches without rain, high temperatures, and intense sun can quickly turn a thriving garden into a struggling one, and once certain trees and shrubs start to decline, there is often no bringing them back. The…
One of the first questions homeowners ask when they’re dealing with standing water, soggy lawns, or water pooling against their foundation is, “How long is this going to take?” It’s a fair question. Drainage issues can make parts of your yard unusable, threaten your landscaping, and in some cases even put your home’s foundation at…
Summer watering sounds simple until you actually have to do it. Water too little, and plants wilt, lawns brown out, and new landscaping struggles to establish. Water too often, and you can create shallow roots, soggy soil, disease problems, and plants that never learn to reach deeper into the ground. The right approach depends on…
Choosing the right grass for your lawn has a major impact on how your property looks, how much maintenance it requires, and how well it handles the Mid-Atlantic climate. Two of the most common options for homeowners in our region are zoysia and tall fescue. Both can create a beautiful lawn, but they behave very…
After a long winter, spring has a way of making every homeowner want to get outside and start fresh. Beds are full of leaves and debris, weeds are waking up, bed lines have softened, and mulch that looked neat in the fall may now look tired and thin. Spring bed prep is the process that…
Snow and ice storms in the DC area have a way of catching homeowners off guard. One forecast might call for a dusting, while another shuts down roads, schools, and businesses for days. Whether you’re dealing with a light sleet event or a full-blown snowstorm, preparation and smart habits can make a major difference in…
At Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc., patio pricing is never arbitrary. It’s the result of a long list of site-specific and design-related factors that affect labor, materials, equipment, and sometimes even engineering requirements. According to owner Matt Johnson and longtime landscape designer Joe Stark, understanding these factors helps homeowners make informed decisions and avoid surprises as…
A well-built walkway should feel effortless. You want them to be safe to walk on, comfortable underfoot, and seamlessly integrated into the landscape. But when walkways are installed without careful thought and planning, they can create more problems than they solve. To better understand where things go wrong, we spoke with J.R. Hodder, a landscape…
Caring for perennials in winter is not as simple as cutting everything to the ground once the temperatures drop. According to Thom Peck, the purchasing manager and certified horticulturist at Johnson’s Landscaping Service, winter maintenance depends on the type of perennial and on the homeowner’s goals for appearance, wildlife support, and long-term plant health. There…
When you’ve just invested in new landscaping, you want to give your plants the best possible start. That first season is critical, and watering is the single most important part of it. It’s the time to help your new plants establish strong, healthy roots. As Thom Peck, certified horticulturist and plant materials purchaser at Johnson’s…
The first site visit is where your landscaping project truly begins to take shape. It’s the time when you and your designer walk the property together, talk through your goals, and start putting ideas into motion. Whether you’re dreaming of a new patio, tackling a drainage issue, or giving your yard a complete transformation, this…
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