Posted on May 2, 2022

How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home

Maryland is home to 29 different species of spiders. Find out which are common, which are dangerous, and how you can keep all of them out of your home.

Posted on March 7, 2022

Say No to the Growth of Crabgrass in Your Lawn

As Spring starts to move in, many changes take place within our lawns, including the growth of annoying crabgrass. Even the healthiest yards can see their share quickly grow out of control. So how do we prevent and control crabgrass? Read on as we tell you everything you need to know about this vile weed and how vegetation weed control can help.

Posted on February 7, 2022

Six Heart-Warming House Plants That Make the Perfect Valentines Gift

Love is in the air this month in Sykesville. If you’re looking for the perfect gift to get your sweetheart or other loved one this Valentine’s Day, give them something they can enjoy for years ahead. Follow along as we discuss several heartwarming and romantic house plants that make the perfect gift. Then, get a head start on your lawn care and vegetation control by contacting the professionals at American Lawn and Tree Specialists.

Posted on January 10, 2022

Five Attractive Plants that Will Add Color to Your Winter Landscape

Unless you’re into winter sports here in Sykesville, Maryland, the month of January can be cold, windy, and dreary. Enhance your landscape with the color of nature. Your friends at American Lawn and Tree Specialist have devised a list of five trees that will enhance your landscape even in the winter. Best of all, these trees also attract a variety of wildlife. You can also get a head start now on this year’s tree and shrub care with our eight-step tree and shrub care program.

Posted on December 7, 2021

This Year Give the Gift Everyone Enjoys, the Gift of Free Time

Instead of buying the same gifts, your loved ones have come to expect year after year, why not purchase them something special this year? The advantage of free time. Give someone you love the perfect landscape with American Lawn and Tree Specialists organic lawn care program, pest control, weed control, or tree and shrub care. Your gift recipients will thank you.

Posted on November 15, 2021

How to Stop Pests From Gaining Access to Your Central Maryland Home

When it comes to bugs and other pests, you may not expect to see them creeping around your central Maryland home since the temperatures have gotten cooler. But trust us, these bugs are looking for a warm place to use as shelter, and your home makes the perfect place. In this article, we offer a variety of ways you can help prevent pests from gaining access to your home. To stop them in their track permanently, invest in perimeter pest control with American Lawn & Tree Specialists.

Posted on October 18, 2021

How To Prepare Your Sykesville Area Trees and Shrubs for Winter

The care of your trees and shrubs is important during any season but especially during the fall. American Lawn and Tree Specialists have put together a list for you on how to prep your Maryland trees and shrubs for the upcoming winter. Ensure their vibrant growth and health in the spring with our fall tips and our comprehensive eight-step tree and shrub care program.

Posted on September 13, 2021

Is Your Sykesville Area Yard in Need of Lawn Aeration?

Maryland’s s summers can be harsh on even the healthiest lawns. It may need lawn aeration if your grass starts to look tired, with bare patchy spots and spongy areas. Read on to learn everything you need to know to determine if your Sykesville lawn is suffering from compacted soil, how you can revitalize it with aeration and overseeding, and the benefits of aerating and overseeding your grass.

Posted on August 16, 2021

What Is a Soil Test & Why Does Your Sykesville Area Lawn Need One?

Did you know that if you apply or have fertilizer professionally applied that contains any trace of phosphorous to your Maryland property, you must have your soil tested every three years? Called Maryland’s Fertilizer Law, it applies to anyone that uses fertilizer that contains phosphorous. Never fear! American Lawn & Tree Specialists have you covered. We break down the law, what a soil test is, why you need one, and where to get one.

Posted on July 12, 2021

How to Protect Your Sykesville Area Home From Fleas & Ticks

While life is slowly getting back to normal in the Sykesville, Maryland area, insects such as fleas and ticks are hard at work trying to throw a wrench back into our plans. Before you allow it to become you or your beloved pet, learn how to identify them, understand what attracts them and what you can do to help keep them at bay.

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