One of the biggest threats to your landscape during the summer months is drought stress. Although there is some relief from summer rainstorms, many plant species in the great DC and Baltimore area are currently facing drought stress. It occurs when there is not enough water available to the roots of a plant, preventing it …
Itchy eyes? Sneezing and coughing all day? Maybe a sore throat too? If you’re feeling these symptoms you probably dread the sight of that yellow pollen on your car or your porch. Maybe even just looking at it triggers a sneeze. Or you could be one of the lucky ones who are just happy Spring …
As you have been living the last 17 years of your life, maybe you had several new beginnings, some endings or have crossed off one or two major stepping stones. What you may have forgotten, is what lies beneath those stepping stones, and I mean that literally. What has been lying in the roots of …
“Freezing rain” and “sleet” are frequently mentioned in our beloved “Winter Weather Update” emails. Although these terms are familiar, they are often confused with each other or misunderstood. At Blythewood, our awareness of their differences ensures that we are timely and efficient in servicing winter conditions. Before explaining the significant differences of sleet and freezing …
