Supporting the Humane Society, Uncovering History, and Restoring a Resting Place for Local Pets

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

On Tuesday, October 6, 2009, twenty-seven employees and staff of Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc. spent the morning clearing out parts of the Aspin Hill Pet Cemetery in Aspen Hill, MD. After changing ownership hands many times, the historic pet resting place was bequeathed to, and is now owned and operated by, the Montgomery County Humane Society. The society relies on volunteers and donations to maintain this seven acre property.

Landscape Safety Training

info@jlsinc.net — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

For your safety and theirs, it is extremely important that your landscape providers are trained in handling their equipment in a safe and professional manner. Do you know if your landscape provider ensures that their employees are up to date on the latest safety standards?

On Tuesday, October 6, 2009, management and employees of Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc. participated in a landscape safety training. The goals of the training included the following:

Identi [...]

Combat the Cold with an Outdoor Fireplace

info@jlsinc.net — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

By Ryan Sarvis, Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc.

Are you deterred from venturing outside by cold weather and annoying pests? Do you shy away from inviting friends and family over because the only gathering place is inside your cramped house? This fall, why not add value to your property and extend your living space with an outdoor fireplace?

With a return to the coolness of Autumn and the decline of the sizzling hot and humid summer evenings, many Washington, DC ar [...]

Composting, Saving Money, and Your Landscape

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

By Ryan Sarvis, Landscape Designer, Johnson’s Landscaping Service, Inc.

There are many ways to compost your yard refuse. DC and Montgomery County, Maryland area homeowners spend money each year on soil conditioners such as leaf grow, compost, and peat humus. Did you know that the county collects and composts this material from you and turns around and sells it back to county residents? Why not do it yourself and save the money for other landscaping projects?

Landscaping That Helps the Bay

info@jlsinc.net — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Want to have a great looking, low maintenance yard, while simultaneously supporting the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

Bayscaping is a method to landscape a commercial or residential property that provides habitat for local and migratory animals, improves water quality, and reduces the need for chemical herbicides and pesticides.

Bayscaping is valuable to the homeowner because it off [...]

Bamboo Control

info@jlsinc.net — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

A plant that causes many problems in our landscapes and with our neighbors is bamboo. This grass grows in two forms clump and spreading.

The spreading bamboo is the most troublesome because of its new shoots that pop up in our lawn or planting beds. It is a common misconception that these new shoots come from seeds. The new shoots that you see are actually sprouting from the rhizome roots.
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YOUR DOGS AND YOUR OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE….CAN THEY CO-EXIST?

info@jlsinc.net — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

As a dog owner myself, I can attest to the frustration many homeowners feel when the primordial needs of a dog (scratching, digging, peeing, and pooping) can conflict with the desires of an outdoor landscape pleasing to behold and easy to maintain. At times, it’s easy to raise the flag of defeat and give reign over the landscape to the dog.

Fear not, landscape and dog lovers! [...]

Why You Need a Certified Paver Contractor to Install Your Patio, Driveway, or Walkway

info@jlsinc.net — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

When deciding which contractor will install your paver patio, driveway, or walkway, consider a number of factors.

Be sure to ask the contractor’s representative about the past performance of the company with regard pavers, and ask for client referrals as well. Make certain that the pictures provided are pictures resulting from the actual work of the contractor.&nbs [...]

Video Gallery

info@jlsinc.net — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

See jobs in progress, to include the renovation of an athletic field. Visit our new Video Gallery here

Add Curb Appeal Quickly With a Spring Yard Clean Up!

info@jlsinc.net — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Want a yard with curb appeal? Not ready to invest in a full-fledged landscape design just yet? The most efficient and cost effective way to spruce up your curb appeal could be a Spring Clean Up. It is labor intensive, and unless you have a compost area in your yard, will require some hauling of debris and materials. Still, the Spring Clean Up can add sparkle to a previously dull landscape.
The Spring Clean Up usually requires a s [...]

See one of our designs as seen in the Washington Post.

info@jlsinc.net — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

See one of our designs as seen in the Washington Post. (click here)

ILLUSTRATION: Julius Goyanko - For The Washington Post

"Create an outdoor living room for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying nature."

- Sam Nelson of Johnson's Landscaping Service in Olney, 301-740-8850

Growing our growing minds

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Johnson's Landscaping Service has taken this off-season as an opportunity to train our excellent crews, management, and designers.

Our maintenance and stone masonry crew leaders were put through rigorous training to enhance their knowledge and perfect their skills. The attendees of this seminar are excited to put their newly acquired skills to work in the field.

Because of the incr [...]

Landscape Rebates

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

If you are a resident of Montgomery County, you could eligible for up to $4,500 in rebates for your next landscape project! Montgomery County wants to promote low impact development and sustainable landscaping.

As your partner in conservation, we can install rain barrels, shade trees, permeable patios and driveways, rain gardens, and drought resistant plantings. Each of these projects will h [...]

Make Your Landscaping Dollars Work for You!

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

As the economy continues to decline, many area residences have seen their home values decline. A number of homeowners are hesitant to invest money in enhancements to their home's interior or exterior. Still, home improvement projects produce the monetary returns that homeowners expect. For example, a kitchen remodel project will provide a 75% to 125% return on an investment ac [...]

How to Build a Carderock Stone Retaining wall

info@jlsinc.net — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100

By Ryan Sarvis

So you want to build a retaining wall in your yard? There are many things to consider, including the type of stone, size of the wall, size of the footings, drainage, and the need for permitting, to name a few. Here are the steps homeowners and contractors can take together to build a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing retaining wall.

Have You Ever Been a Part of Uncovering History?

info@jlsinc.net — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Have You Ever Been a Part of Uncovering History?

By Ryan Sarvis

Recently, Johnson's Landscaping Service, Inc. has had the honor of renovating a piece of American history; namely, a crypt used as a hiding spot for escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad. Nestled in the heart of Georgetown and above Rock Creek is the small, Mt. Zion cemetery, [...]

How to Choose a Landscape Contractor

info@jlsinc.net — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

How to Choose a Landscape Contractor
by Jamie Newell

A landscape company that has a design staff is the best way to approach any landscape project. If you need something small like drainage and grading or a larger project such as an outdoor entertainment area, it is always a good idea to talk to a designer first. By consulting with an experienced designer, you will have the advantage of seeing the big picture. This will ensure t [...]

Get Ready For Winter!

info@jlsinc.net — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

These easy tips will help you prepare your landscape for the winter months:

Pull mulch back from the base of young trees, particularly if mice are a problem in your area; they can chew on the bark. Mulch after the first freeze to insulate plants against freezing temperatures, especially those that are marginally hardy. Spray trees that are prone to insect and disease problems with dormant oil, provided temperatures are above 40 degrees F. Turn the compost pile one last [...]

Landscape Brighteners

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Landscape Brighteners In lieu of summer's blazing color, many gardeners brace themselves for a winter of gray and brown, if not flat-out white. No matter if your winter is just a little chilly or bon [...]

Not Your Average Pansy

info@jlsinc.net — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Not Your Average Pansy Every fall and spring all you see are the usual pansies in annual beds and containers. When the temperature drops and precipitation is in the forecast, those pansies look terrible and can develop gray mold. The pansy's cousin, the viola, is stronger and hardier,& [...]

Johnsons Landscaping Blog

Supporting the Humane Society, Uncovering History, and Restoring a Resting Place for Local Pets

Landscape Safety Training

Combat the Cold with an Outdoor Fireplace

Composting, Saving Money, and Your Landscape

Landscaping That Helps the Bay

Bamboo Control

YOUR DOGS AND YOUR OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE….CAN THEY CO-EXIST?

Why You Need a Certified Paver Contractor to Install Your Patio, Driveway, or Walkway

Video Gallery

Add Curb Appeal Quickly With a Spring Yard Clean Up!

See one of our designs as seen in the Washington Post.

Growing our growing minds

Landscape Rebates

Make Your Landscaping Dollars Work for You!

How to Build a Carderock Stone Retaining wall

Have You Ever Been a Part of Uncovering History?

How to Choose a Landscape Contractor

Get Ready For Winter!

Landscape Brighteners

Not Your Average Pansy