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8 Common Invasive Landscape Plants (& Our Top Choices to Replace Them)
Choosing the best plants for your Northern VA property is an important decision. You’ll want to be sure to avoid invasive species which could cause ...
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Planting to Create Shade: How Landscape Design Adds Shade to Outdoor Spaces
Like a lot of homeowners, you value your time outside and want to spend as much time in your outdoor spaces as possible. But you don’t feel like baking in the sun. If you have ...
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Is Professional Mosquito Yard Spraying Safe for My Pets & Guests?
When you, your family, your pets, and your guests spend time outside at your home, you want to feel confident that everyone stays safe. It’s a key reason why you might be ...
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Outdoor Living Design: 6 Modern Outdoor Elements to Set Your Next Project Apart
When it comes to your outdoor living design, it's important to explore ideas that will help set your project apart from all the others in Northern Virginia. A lot of folks have ...
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9 Best Climate-Resilient Landscape Plants for All Seasons in Northern Virginia
Plants in the suburban landscape are subject to a number of different stressors. From pests to diseases and even periodically challenging climate conditions, you want to feel ...
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Summer Pruning: Plant Identification & Pruning Techniques for Safe Warm-Weather Plant Care
Pruning plants is one of those landscape tasks that seem relatively simple on the surface. And while it’s certainly not rocket science, there is a bit more complexity to it ...
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Are Traditional Lawn Care Programs as Safe as Organic Lawn Care Methods?
If you’re in the process of researching lawn care programs, you might be wondering about organic lawn care. The trouble is, this is one of those hot topics that tends to ...
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Fogging vs. Misting? Understanding Common Mosquito Control Practices
People are often surprised to learn that mosquito control companies aren’t all using the same products or even techniques. These differences can make an impact on the success ...
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Naturalized Plants: 12 Beneficial Non-Native Species For Your Landscape
Choosing the best plants for your Northern VA property is more than just choosing ones that you think look nice. While a lot of people will just go to a local nursery and pick ...
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3 Types of Lawn Fungus in Virginia and What To Do About Them
If you’re someone who cares about their lawn, then you want it to continue to look and perform its best. But various lawn diseases often stand in your way of having the best ...
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6 Ornamental Trees That are Safe to Plant Near Your Home's Foundation
Adding ornamental trees to your Northern Virginia property can be a great way to boost curb appeal. Ornamental trees add tangible value and aesthetic appeal because they are ...
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How Warm Winters Affect Your Northern VA Landscape (& Identifying Damage)
Lately, we’ve had more mild winters than we have had harsh ones. As the climate trends toward being warmer, this can lead to other changes around us that are important to ...
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Landscape Design Trends: 7 Outdated Landscaping Features to Replace
Andy Rooney once said that time can feel like a roll of toilet paper. It unrolls faster and faster, the closer you get to the end.
We agree. Sometimes it feels like a ...
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Landscaping Along Your Fence: Plant Selections & Garden Design for Borders
Privacy on your own property is important to you. For that reason, you might have recently added a fence (or have been considering adding one). A fence can be a game-changer ...
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Rooted in Virgnia: Selecting The 10 Best Virginia Native Plants for Your Next Landscape Design Project
Installing plant material is often more complicated than people realize. That’s because homeowners tend to assume it’s merely a matter of picking out some plants that they like ...
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All You Need to Know About Lawn Renovation: Cost, Steps, and More
Having the worst lawn on the block is an embarrassment that you want to do everything in your power to avoid. But despite your best efforts, you ...
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Lawn Flooding: Landscape Drainage Options for Controlling Backyard Water
Is your yard becoming a swampy mess every time it rains? A flooded lawn can lead to turf or landscape damage, water in the basement, and make your yard entirely unusable.
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How to Redo Landscaping: Tips For Your Landscape Renovation in Northern Virginia
There are a lot of reasons why it may be time to redo landscaping. You might have purchased a home and acquired the landscaping that came with it but aren’t too thrilled with ...
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How Winterizer Fertilizer & Granular Lime Prepare Your Lawn for Winter
Preparing your lawn for winter is an important task. If you’re working with a professional lawn care provider, then they should be helping to set you up for success in the ...
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How Dormant Pruning Benefits Plants in Winter and Prepares Your Landscape for Spring
Caring for your ornamental trees and shrubs can sometimes feel like a lot of work. While you understand that a well-landscaped home will help contribute to your property’s ...
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Landscape Maintenance vs. Lawn Care: What’s The Difference?
Both your lawn and your landscape are critical components of your Northern Virginia property. Your lawn is the stage on which you enjoy life’s outdoor memories. You want it ...
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Essential Tree & Shrub Care Tips for Northern Virginia Homeowners
Trees and shrubs add so much to your Northern Virginia property. A well-landscaped home is known to contribute tangibly to your property’s value while also providing you with ...
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Landscape Maintenance Case Study: Investing in Property Value & Enjoyment
Landscape maintenance might not be the most sexy or exciting part of caring for a property, but it’s one of the most important.
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Functional Landscape Design for Slopes: A Case Study in Alexandria, VA
Getting the most out of your property boils down to maximizing the space that you have available. That was the case for two Alexandria, VA homeowners, who felt their yard was ...
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7 Simple Landscaping Ideas to Enhance Your Property in Alexandria, VA
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to assume they have to make massive changes to their property to see the benefits. This can sound daunting and lead people to put off making ...
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How to Keep Cockroaches Away From Your House: 5 Tips for Northern Virginia Homeowners
Nobody ever wants to think about having cockroaches in their home. After all, your home is your castle and it’s a place where you want to feel safe and comfortable. The thought ...
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What Zone is Northern Virginia for Planting? Understanding Plant Zones
Installing plant material is often so much more complicated than people realize. While it might seem as though there’s nothing more to it than digging a hole and sticking a ...
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How Much to Spend on Landscaping: Planning Your Budget
Landscaping can add tremendous value to your home. It not only adds entertainment value, allowing you to enjoy your property more, but it also adds tangible value to your ...
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The Best Mosquito Control Companies in Alexandria, VA (An Honest Review)
Though tiny, the mosquito can put a big damper on time outside. That’s because homeowners know this pest is more than just a nuisance that causes itchy bites, it can also carry ...
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Lawn Care Plans: How Many Visits and Treatments Does Your Lawn Really Need?
We are frequently asked how many lawn care visits do I need? With so many different lawn care companies out there offering different programs, with different ...
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5 Things to Know About Japanese Beetles in Northern Virginia
Japanese Beetles in Northern Virginia are plentiful. The Japanese Beetle is unfortunately a threat to your landscape throughout its lifecycle. When Japanese Beetles are
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5 Tips to Caring For Your Evergreen Shrubs in Northern Virginia
The evergreen shrubs around your Northern Virginia property are a vital part of your landscape. Evergreen shrubs are valued as foundational plantings and for their year-round ...
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How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs: Tips for Northern Virginia Homeowners
Stink bugs in Northern Virginia are a common and frustrating problem. They have become a growing concern due to the lack of natural predators to keep their numbers down. With a ...
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How to Get Rid of Bagworms on Your Trees and Shrubs in Virginia
Your trees and shrubs are valuable assets on your Virginia property. They not only enhance the look of your landscape but they likely also provide functional purposes like ...
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Is Pest Control Effective if It’s Only Sprayed Outside?
Pests like spiders, centipedes, and ants are creepy crawlies that you really don’t like seeing around your home. But in their search for food, water, and shelter, pests do ...
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How to Identify and Treat Root Rot Disease in Northern Virginia
The plants in your landscape are subject to a number of different problems. Everything from environmental stressors to
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3 Signs of Grubs in Your Lawn & How to Treat Them: Tips For Virginia Homeowners
Some lawn problems are easily noticeable and diagnosed. However, other problems, like lawn grubs in Virginia lawns, can be occurring right under your nose without you even ...
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3 Important Tips to Watering After a Lawn Treatment
At Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, we have always said that great lawns come from our partnerships with homeowners. While we provide vital lawn care services that help to grow ...
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3 Tips to Protect Your Plants from Pests and Disease in Northern Virginia
We understand that the plants which comprise your landscape are valuable to you. If you’re like many homeowners in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA, you likely have ...
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How to Keep Bugs and Other Pests Out of Your House in Virginia
Like it or not, bugs love your home for the same reasons that you do. It’s warm and cozy and it has access to food and water. Opportunistic pests are simply in search of a ...
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How to Kill Weeds in Landscape Beds Without Harming Your Plants
When it comes to beautiful landscape beds, weeds can be a major source of frustration. Nothing takes away from a gorgeous plant bed like a bunch of weeds growing around your ...
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12 Tree Problems in Virginia: Diseases, Insects, Mites, & More
You love the trees and shrubs on your property for the many different benefits that they provide. From shade to beauty to even sentimental value, your plants are ...
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Installing a Backyard Fire Pit in Alexandria, VA: 7 Things to Consider
Picture this—it’s a beautiful night and you’re sitting outside with some of your friends, gathered around your roaring fire pit. Having the fire ...
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3 Things to Expect During Your First Outdoor Pest Control Visit
We know that nobody likes the idea of creepy crawlies like spiders, “thousand leggers” (centipedes), and cockroaches lurking around their home. But if these pests are on your ...
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Spring Lawn Care Checklist for Northern Virginia Homeowners
As your lawn comes out of winter dormancy and begins to green up (and grow) quickly, you might be wondering what spring lawn care needs will arise. The steps that you take for ...
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Retaining Walls: Types, Materials, Cost, and Companies in Alexandria and Arlington, VA
If you have slopes on your property then you know they can be a headache. Not only can they leave you with washouts during storms, but can also ...
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DIY Shrub Fertilization vs. Hiring Landscaping Services
One of the myths that we commonly hear is that suburban shrubs are self-sustaining. We completely understand why people believe this. Plants that grow in the “wild” seem to do ...
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How to Find and Hire Local Pest Control in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
Pests have a way of really ruining a good time. Whether it’s insects like spiders and centipedes that are constantly trying to make their way inside your home for food, warmth, ...
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The First 3 Steps to Improving Your Landscape in Northern Virginia
So, you want to improve your landscape at your Northern Virginia home but you don’t know where to start?
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3 Reasons Why Professional Pest Control is Safer Than DIY
When you think about pests lurking on your property, it probably doesn’t feel very safe. After all, pests can be creepy and crawly, making you feel uneasy, but they can also ...
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Mosquito Joe vs. Kingstowne for Pest Control in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
When it comes to a pest as frustrating (and as dangerous) as the mosquito, you don’t want to mess around with ineffective pest control services. After all, those little buggers ...
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What is Topdressing a Lawn and Why is it Important?
If you’ve never heard of topdressing before it might sound like something you would wear over your clothes…or maybe something that you put on the top of your salad.
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Is Flea and Tick Yard Treatment Safe for My Kids and Pets
Your kids (including those furry, four-legged family members) and their safety are your number one priority. That’s why you might be worrying about fleas and ticks that could ...
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How Routine Landscape Maintenance Saves You Money and Aggravation
Maintaining your landscape is a lot of work.
If you’ve ever tried to tackle any of your property’s landscape maintenance tasks on your own, then you likely know it’s a ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Perimeter Pest Control
The thought of creepy crawlies like spiders, millipedes, and centipedes (“thousand leggers”) lurking around your home might put you on edge. The last thing that you want is for ...
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TruGreen vs. Kingstowne: 2 Lawn Care Services in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
A great lawn doesn’t just happen. You know that it can take a lot of work to achieve the lush, green lawn that you desire which is why you’re ...
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3 Things to Know Before Using Homemade Mosquito Yard Spray
Yard pests like mosquitoes can be incredibly frustrating when you’re trying to spend enjoyable time outside. Oftentimes, that frustration can lead homeowners to take matters ...
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McLean, VA Landscaping Case Study: Complete Deck Renovation & Leveling a Sloped Yard
For many homeowners, having outdoor living space is a top priority. Of course, in our area of Northern Virginia, outdoor areas can sometimes be small—and many properties come ...
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3 Things to do Before and After Yard Pest Control Treatments
The idea of pests lurking around your home might have led you to sign up for a pest control program. If ...
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Maintaining Your Landscape: The All-Inclusive Cheat Sheet
Maintaining a landscape is no simple feat as there is so much involved. But these are important tasks not only for your own enjoyment and pleasure but also to maintain the ...
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4 Signs of a Mosquito Infestation in Your Yard and What To Do
Mosquitoes are one of those pests that we do whatever we can to avoid. After all, when we’re trying to enjoy time outside, nobody wants to worry about getting bit by nagging ...
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How to Stop Weeds From Growing in Your Flower Beds in Northern Virginia
Your landscape beds are meant to add aesthetic appeal and enjoyment to your Northern Virginia home. But weeds creeping into those beds can really start to damage the overall ...
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Your Essential Guide to Lawn Care in Northern Virginia
At times, Northern Virginia lawn care can feel a bit elusive. You might wonder why some lawns look amazing while others are struggling with issues like bare patches, weeds, or ...
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4 Best Landscaping Companies in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA (An Honest Review)
If you are looking to have any sort of landscaping work completed, choosing amongst the many landscaping companies in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA is no simple ...
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Keeping Mosquitoes & Ticks Out of Your Yard: The Perfect Guide
Mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks are tiny pests that can cause big trouble on your Northern Virginia property. Not only are they a nuisance, causing ...
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Is Volcano Mulching Killing Your Trees? Learn How to Mulch Trees Correctly
You don’t need to live in Hawaii to have your landscape harmed by volcanoes. It’s just in this case, we’re talking about the infamous mulch volcano.
If you have not ...
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5 Biggest Myths About Perimeter Pest Control Services
When it comes to pests lurking on your property and making their way into your home, you want a solution that works.
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How Lawn Mowing Can Have a Huge Impact on Grass Health
If your lawn isn’t looking and performing its best you might assume it’s something with your lawn care program. However, the truth is, lawn mowing can have a tremendous impact ...
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What Attracts Fleas to Your Yard? Flea Control Tips in Northern Virginia
If you have four-legged, furry family members in your home, then you might be worried about fleas. Fleas can be a major nuisance pest that can be very stressful for you and ...
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How to Prepare Your Backyard for BBQ Season in Northern Virginia
As the weather warms up, you might find yourself dreaming about and planning your upcoming backyard barbecue parties in Northern Virginia. Personally, we love backyard BBQ ...
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Landscaping to Sell Your House: Curb Appeal & Backyard Improvement Ideas
Your landscaping and your home’s value are inextricably linked. There are a variety of landscaping ideas to increase your property value and sell it faster. The front yard ...
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4 Tips to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard in Northern Virginia
Nothing puts a damper on enjoying time outside like ticks.
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6 Spring Landscaping Mistakes in Virginia and How to Avoid Them
Springtime is many homeowners’ favorite time of the year. As the weather gets warmer, you’ll soon be spending more time outside, enjoying your property. But the last thing that ...
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6 Reasons Why Your Weeds Keep Coming Back & What To Do
Are you fighting what feels like a futile battle against weeds? We sometimes we hear from homeowners who tell us they feel as though they’ve tried everything and yet ...
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6 FAQs About Mosquito Control Services in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
When it comes to enjoying time outside, mosquitoes can be a major problem. These potentially disease-carrying pests can cause you both worry and frustration that literally keep ...
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5 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Yard for Mosquito Season in Northern Virginia
Every year as spring rolls around, there’s a lot to look forward to. The weather will be warmer, flowers will be in bloom, and you’ll quite likely be spending a lot more time ...
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5 Questions to Always Ask a Lawn Care Company in Northern VA
If you’ve looked into choosing lawn care services in Northern Virginia, you might feel like the process is a bit daunting. There are a lot of options and you may not have any ...
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6 Questions About Tree & Shrub Fertilization Services (Costs, Companies, and More)
Your trees and shrubs are such an important part of your property in Northern Virginia. However, if you’re like a lot of homeowners, as much as you might appreciate your ...
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Don’t Plant These High Maintenance Plants in Your Virginia Landscape
When it comes to your perfect landscape, you want a Northern Virginia property that has beautiful trees and shrubs—not one that needs a tremendous amount of care or that has ...
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5 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas: How to Make Your Small Yard Feel Bigger
Here in the densely populated region of Northern Virginia, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to have compact properties. But
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Employee Profile: Heyner Pajaro - Bringing Passion from the Soccer Field to the Landscape Field
Having grown up around the construction industry because of his father, there was a time when Heyner Pajaro thought he might end up in a career there.
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5 Winter Landscaping Tasks for Northern Virginia Homeowners
Although we sometimes think of the winter as a period of rest or a time to take a break, the truth is, if you’re someone who cares about having a gorgeous property, the winter ...
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The 4 Key Benefits of Professional Landscape Maintenance
When it comes to keeping your Northern Virginia property looking its best, you might be considering professional landscaping services. Of course, you want to have a good ...
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Employee Profile: Steve Reggio - Making the Leap from CrossFit to a Green Industry Career
At Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, we have always emphasized hiring based on factors like work ethic and people skills as opposed to industry experience. After all, we are ...
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How to Prevent Weeds From Growing Between Pavers: It Starts With Installation
When you picture your ultimate outdoor living area, you probably don’t imagine weeds growing on your paver patio. Weeds sprouting up between pavers is not only a major ...
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5 Common Questions About Perimeter Pest Control in Northern VA
When it comes to pests like spiders, millipedes, ants, and other creepy crawlies, you want them as far from your home as possible. Unfortunately, you know that if something ...
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9 Best Plants for Fall Color in Virginia: Fall Flowers, Shrubs, & Trees
When it comes to having a beautiful and well-rounded landscape, it’s important to think about all of the seasons. It’s easy to get caught up on planting colorful spring blooms ...
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Grass Seeding Company in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
While it might seem like lawn seeding services are fairly cut and dry, the truth is there can be some big differences between the companies offering these services and even ...
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Mulch vs. Stone vs. Ground Cover? The Best Choice for Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
If you’re looking to choose the perfect material for your landscape, you might be deciding between mulch vs. stone vs. ground cover. All three can make a good choice for ...
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Wet Lawn Problems & How to Fix a Yard that Holds Water
Does it feel like you’re sloshing through the mud in your yard every time that it rains? Perhaps you feel like you’re constantly holding your breath, worried that your soggy ...
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Fall Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Checklist For Virginia Homeowners
It doesn’t take much for even the nicest landscape to start looking unkept in the fall. Fallen leaves and other yard debris coupled with ...
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Why Fall Pre-Emergent Weed Control is Important for Your Lawn
If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you probably think of lawn weeds primarily as a springtime problem—when the dandelions (and other annoying weeds) start to pop.
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How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA?
Landscape lighting is a feature that can really take your Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA property to the next level. Not only does it make your outdoor spaces more ...
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Lawn Care in a Box: A Review of Subscription Products & Their Claims
These days subscription boxes are all the rage. Whether it’s for clothes, pet toys and treats, meals, or now even a lawn care subscription, you can have these items show up in ...
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Permanent vs. Portable Fire Pit: What's Best for My Home in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
Fire features can be such an enjoyable addition to a design/build project. There is certainly something mesmerizing about sitting in front of a flame. It tends to draw people ...
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How Often to Clean Gutters + Prices for Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
It can be easy to forget about your gutters while they’re doing the work they’re supposed to. As long as they’re properly collecting and channeling rainwater from your roof, ...
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Celebrating Account Manager, Tim Call, & Wishing Him a Happy Retirement
At some lawn and landscape companies, a great team member may only come around every once in a while. Here at Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, we are fortunate to have a ...
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7 Lawn Problem Areas: Growing Grass in Tough Situations
Are you struggling to grow grass on your property? Since we all love a thick, healthy, and thriving lawn, it can become a major source of frustration if grass is growing ...
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Summer Lawn Care Guide: Weeds, Watering, Diseases, Pests & More
Summer lawn time is often filled with barbeques, picnics, lawn games, and other outdoor activities. You’ll likely be spending more time outside and using and seeing your lawn ...
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How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Yard & Away From Your Patio
Do you have bugs lurking in your backyard? No, we’re not talking about that nosy neighbor who always seems to want to know what you’re up to—we’re talking about literal bugs in ...
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Arlington, VA Landscape Design Case Study (with Before & After Pics)
Getting the most out of your property always comes down to maximizing the space that is available. That’s true everywhere but perhaps even more so in areas like Arlington, VA ...
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Arlington, VA Landscape Design Case Study: From Small Yard to Big Success
When it comes to creating a landscape design in Arlington, VA, one of the biggest challenges is space. Oftentimes, homes are close together with small to mid-sized yards. On ...
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Giving Back: How & Why 2 Kingstowne Team Members Volunteer Professional Time
While there’s no question that we’re dedicated to growing and developing our team here at Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, we also know that there’s a whole greater industry ...
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5 Critical To-Do's for New Landscaping: Tips for Healthy Bushes, Trees, & More
If you’re getting ready to plant new landscaping, or you already have, you might be wondering what’s involved in keeping that new plant material healthy and thriving. Whether ...
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3 Interview Questions to Ponder When Considering a Lawn Care or Landscaping Job Opportunity
At Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape, we believe that lawn care and landscaping jobs should be a two-way street. What we mean by that is that the lawn care or landscaping company ...
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UGH! 7 Common Landscaping & Lawn Service Complaints (& How We Strive to be Different)
If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably heard some different landscaping or lawn care complaints from frustrated friends, family, or neighbors. This may have ranged ...
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Why Some Landscapers Don't Service Arlington, VA Homes (& Why We Do)
Are you a homeowner who has had trouble finding Arlington, VA landscapers willing to work on your Arlington property? Do you feel like you’re not even getting the courtesy of a ...
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The Best Crabgrass Preventer Product: A Pro Secret for Lawns in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
Crabgrass is easily one of the most hated weeds we face here in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA. It’s an aggressive spreader that can quickly take over a lawn if not ...
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Weekly Mowing vs. Every 2 Weeks: Considering Service Options in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
Lawn mowing is one of those services that can sometimes be an afterthought. Homeowners know that it has to be completed—or else their lawn will start to look like an overgrown ...
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What to Do About Overgrown Bushes & Shrubs (is it Too Late?)
Do you have overgrown bushes at your Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA home? This can often seemingly happen overnight.
If you aren’t regularly tending to your ...
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3 Big DIY Lawn Care Mistakes – Should You Hire Lawn Services Instead?
Whenever it comes to a service that your home and property may need, you likely consider whether it’s something you can do on your own or whether you should hire a pro. The ...
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Landscape Design Tips: Combining Decks and Patios for Multi-Level Perfection
If you have a home with a daylight basement or a significant downward slope, adding both a deck and a patio to your backyard is a great way to ensure that your ...
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3 Secrets For a Thicker Lawn: Aeration, Overseeding, & Topdressing
Achieving a truly great-looking lawn is a multi-step process that goes beyond a typical lawn care regimen. When you’re investing in professional lawn care, you want to have ...
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Wood vs. Gas Fire Pit: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Northern Virginia Home
Are you thinking about a fire pit installation for your Northern Virginia home? There’s no question that
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Paver Patio Design Patterns: Unique Patio Design Ideas and Pictures
You may know that you want a patio, but might not be sure exactly what you want it to look like. What you do know, is that you don’t want it to ...
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Meet Bryan Hill: From Marine to Lawn Care Special Ops
After serving the country as part of the United States Marine Corps for four years, Northern Virginia native Bryan Hill transitioned into sales and held various roles—including ...
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7 Tips to a Pet-Friendly Lawn and Landscape
Here in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA, so many homeowners absolutely love their pets. That’s no surprise as they are an important part of our families.
Of ...
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How to Find & Hire Great Commercial Snow Plowing Companies in Alexandria or Springfield, VA
Whether you have a commercial office where people have to come to work, a medical building where patients need to be seen, or even a retail space where there will be shoppers ...
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Your Front Porch, Stoop, or Landing: Landscape Design Ideas for Homes in Northern VA
Do you feel like your porch landing is lacking appeal or function?
If you do, you’re not alone. Too often, we see beautiful homes built here in Alexandria, Arlington, ...
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6 Common Hassles of DIY Lawn Care – Why You Might Want to Hire a Professional
If you have an ugly lawn and are looking for a way to fix it, you may have considered
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5 Things to Look For in a Landscaping Company
Have you ever tried to hire a landscaping service and felt like it was difficult to do business with them?
Here you are, willing to pay and eager for their service and ...
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Pruning Shrubs: How to Prune, When to Prune, and The Cost of Pruning Services
Are you stressed out by the sight of your unruly shrubs? It doesn’t take long at all for shrubs to look messy and uncared for, and you may be ...
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How to Hire One Provider vs. a Separate Lawn Service, Landscaper, Pest Control, and Plant Health Care Service
Your Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA property has a lot of different needs that must be met in order to keep it looking and performing its best. It requires a great ...
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Backyard Water Feature Ideas and Costs: Ponds, Pondless Waterfalls, and Fountains
There’s nothing quite like the sound of running water. While the tranquil sound has long been anecdotally linked to relaxation, now research is proving that listening to nature ...
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Differences in Customer Service: How Kingstowne Compares Within the Lawn Care & Landscaping Industry
Obviously, when you hire a lawn or landscaping company, you’re looking for results. But if you have a poor customer service experience leading up to those results, you’ll ...
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7 Design Ideas to Use Your Yard Better: Tips for Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA Homeowners
Are you spending more time at home and starting to find that your yard isn’t living up to your expectations? Are you looking for ways that you can enjoy (and utilize) your ...
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Outside Steps & Stairs: Best Landscape Design Practices for Your Home in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
Adding outside steps to your outdoor living area can be a great way to enhance the functionality and value. After all, you want to be able to use your space to the fullest and ...
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4 Important Things to Do Between Your Landscape Consultation & Reviewing Your Design or Proposal
Getting started with an outdoor project is an exciting endeavor. It’s easy to start getting antsy for the completed landscape design. Whether this is a project you’ve been ...
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An Illuminating Look at Landscape Lighting: Design, Uses, & Companies in Northern VA
Although it’s often not given the attention that it deserves, landscape lighting is one of those investments that can make a world of difference on a property. It can literally ...
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What Should You Plant in Your Landscape? 6 Unique Landscaping Ideas
A lot of homes in our area have nice landscaping. But “nice” may not be quite what you had in mind.
Maybe you’re looking for is “spectacular” landscaping. ...
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Landscape Sales Jobs: Exciting Career Options in Northern VA & Beyond
You might be surprised to learn that not all landscape jobs are manual or physical in nature. Like other industries, we have landscape sales jobs in which we seek individuals ...
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5 Ways to Use Fire Features for the Hottest Backyard on the Block
Fire features can be an exciting addition to your outdoor living area. They’re a wonderful way to get even more use and enjoyment out of your space. In fact, fire features can ...
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3 Yard Drainage Solutions We Utilize to Fix Problems in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
There are few things more frustrating when it comes to lawn and landscaping problems than yard drainage problems. Whether you’ve got a backyard swamp forming every time that it ...
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Considering Concrete Patio Options in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
A patio can be an exciting addition to your Northern VA home. It can make your outdoor space so much more functional and therefore increase your time outside. With a patio, you ...
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How Long to Grow the Perfect Lawn? Reasonable Expectations in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
Having a lawn with bare spots or weeds creeping in can be a major source of frustration and stress. Instead of being able to go outside and enjoy your backyard, your lawn might ...
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What Exactly is Plant Health Care and Why is it So Important?
Are your shrubs not looking their best? Are they losing vibrancy, changing color, or maybe even appear as though they’re being eaten by ...
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5 Important Things to Do Before Your Landscape Consultation
Whether it’s a small plant installation and some mulching to spruce up your front yard or an entire outdoor living area being built in your backyard, having a landscape project ...
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Choosing a Lawn Care Company in Northern Virginia – 13 Things to Watch Out For
You know that you need help with your lawn and need to hire a lawn care company in Northern ...
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4 Gutter Cleaning Steps Pros Take in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
Gutters serve an important role of directing water away from the perimeter of your house. But when your gutters are clogged, they can easily begin to do more harm than good. ...
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5 Tips About Leaf Cleanup, Cost Details, & Services in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
Every year, as fall approaches, you know that leaf cleanup is imminent. Leaves—which make your trees look so beautiful—can quickly become the bane of your existence once they ...
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Do I Need Lawn Aeration? (Plus Other Q&A for Homeowners in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
We call lawn aeration the “cornerstone of our lawn care program,” because it’s truly one of the best services for your lawn. Even so, we find that a lot of homeowners have ...
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12 Tips for a Low Maintenance Lawn and Landscaping in Northern Virginia
Does your lawn or landscape feel like a part-time job? If you feel as though you’re spending more time trying to maintain your property then you ...
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5 Grass Seed Myths, Gimmicks, Plus Our Best Lawn Care Tips for Northern VA
Over the years we have found that many homeowners are mistakenly fooled into believing a number of myths about grass seed. This is truly at no fault of their own as many grass ...
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Planting Trees, Shrubs, & Flowers in the Summer: 4 Tips for Northern VA Homeowners
There’s no question that people tend to associate springtime with being the optimal season for planting. Honestly, the concept has been drilled into our heads in many different ...
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Understanding Summer Lawn Weeds & Control Options in Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
Nothing is sure in life except death and taxes—and maybe, summer lawn weeds. Few things are more frustrating than feeling like you have your lawn in great shape only to ...
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How to Get Rid of Spider Webs on Your House: Spider Prevention Tips
If you’re finding spider webs on the outside of your house you might be feeling pretty creeped out. After all, you know that those webs mean that eight-legged arachnids are ...
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What Bug Is Killing Your Tree? 5 Tree and Shrub Insects in Northern Virginia
Your ornamental trees and shrubs are a valuable part of your landscape and you don’t want to see them succumb to any damage. Unfortunately, there are a number of different bugs ...
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Home Services: Bathroom Renovations in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
When it comes to home remodeling projects, a bathroom renovation is one of the wisest ways to invest your money—particularly if you’re looking for a good return on investment. ...
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3 Steps to Fixing Bad Lawn Soil at Your Home in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
It’s rare that people realize the true secret to a healthy and vibrant lawn is in its soil. No matter what lawn care services you sign up for or what products you utilize, if ...
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A Review of Landscape Edging Ideas: Landscaping Tips for Northern VA Homeowners
Landscape edging is one of those details that is small but can make a world of difference. When you create borders around your plant beds (or your mulched tree rings), it can ...
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Fungus on Grass: 7 Questions (with Answers) for Northern VA Homeowners
We know it can be frustrating to find fungus on your grass. Though certain cultural practices like improper mowing, overwatering, or fertilization ...
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An Inside Look at Lawn Care Technician Jobs at Kingstowne
Are you someone who might be interested in learning more about lawn care technician jobs? Whether you have previously worked within the lawn care industry (as a technician or ...
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8 Low Cost But High Impact Landscaping Ideas for Your Home in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
If you’re looking for some new landscaping ideas but you’re on a budget, you might be wondering if there’s anything that you can do that will add value without being too ...
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Tax Credits for Permeable Driveways & Paver Patios in Arlington, VA
Eco-friendly landscape practices such as the use of permeable pavers can have a lot of benefits. You can create a beautiful landscape while feeling good about minimizing your ...
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Why Hospitality & Restaurant Workers Are Perfect for the Lawn & Landscape Industry
Are you someone working in the hospitality or restaurant industry and considering a career change? These jobs give you the opportunity to work with people and to utilize your ...
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How to Water Your Lawn: Tips for Healthy Grass in Northern Virginia
When it comes to having a healthy and thriving lawn, water is at the heart of its care. The simple truth is that without the right amount of water, your lawn is never going to ...
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Eco-Friendly Landscape Design: 4 Ways We Protect & Improve Northern VA
These days, more than ever before, people are thinking about the ways in which their daily lives impact the environment. Whether you’re dedicated to recycling, you are cautious ...
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6 Ways to Reduce Turf Diseases in Your Northern VA Lawn
Are you seeing brown, yellow, or red patches—or perhaps some powdery growth—on your lawn? These are all telltale signs that you could be dealing with turf diseases such as lawn ...
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Does Mosquito Spray Work? (in My Yard, on Other Pests, & More)
When it comes to enjoying your property to the fullest, pests are an unwelcome visitor that can really put a damper on the fun.
Of the various pests that may be ...
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Kingstowne Home Services: The Who, What, Where, & Why
Do you have a room that needs to be painted? Or perhaps you have a bathroom that you plan to remodel? If you're a customer of Kingstowne and have come to know and trust ...
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7 Ways We Strive for Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
One of the greatest benefits of landscaping is that it gets people outdoors. When homeowners have beautiful green spaces to enjoy, they spend more time in them, and that’s a ...
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Kingstowne Promotes from Within as Grant Osvalds Climbs the Career Ladder
Are you stuck in a dead-end job? Or are you someone who is looking for an opportunity that could be more than just a job? You might even like the place where ...
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How Many Mosquito Control Sprays Do I Need in Northern VA?
When it comes to something as serious as mosquito control, you don’t have time for games and marketing gimmicks. You just want to know how many mosquito control sprays you need ...
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Celebrating Diversity at Work: Becoming One of the Best Places to Work in Alexandria, VA
Diversity at work is important. In fact, Ted Colbert, Boeing’s Chief Information Officer is famously quoted as saying “The best workforce is a diverse workforce.”
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5 Spring Landscaping Tips for a Tidy Property in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
If you’re like a lot of people here in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA, you likely take great pride in your property. Not only do you want it to exude optimal curb ...
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Dethatching Your Lawn in Northern VA: Understanding Thatch and How to Deal With It
Like a lot of homeowners, you might have heard about “thatch” being a common lawn problem and are wondering if it’s something that you are even struggling with. While thatch ...
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How to Control Mosquitoes: What Works and What Doesn’t
If you’re dealing with mosquitoes in your yard, then you’re probably looking for the best way to get rid of mosquitoes and keep them away.
After all, you know that ...
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5 Surprising Reasons Our Team Loves Working at Kingstowne
When looking for great lawn care or landscaping jobs, things like a positive work culture, room for growth, and competitive pay are obviously really important.
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How to Prevent and Deal with Snow or Ice Damage on Trees and Shrubs
Although we do not receive a tremendous amount of snow in Northern Virginia, the type of snowfall that we tend to get can be problematic when it comes to snow damage on ...
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Meet Juan Carlos: Landscape Crew Leader & Positivity Role Model
At Kingstowne, we love a happy landscape crew leader. That positivity is infectious and it rubs off on everyone else.
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5 Ways We Strive to Be a More Environmentally Friendly Lawn Care Service in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA
Whether you are a homeowner looking for a lawn care service in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA or someone who is considering a
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Do Ants Fly, Bite, Sleep, etc.? 10 Surprising Facts About Ants
If you have ants in or around your home, you might be on a quest to find out more information about them and their daily habits. Perhaps you’re even researching some questions ...
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Your Complete Landscape Maintenance Checklist and Calendar for Alexandria, Arlington, & Springfield, VA
You want to keep your property looking its best, no matter what the time of year. But chances are, you might not know which landscape maintenance services in Alexandria, ...
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Our Best Front Yard Landscaping Ideas (Plus Tips on Design & Cost in Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA)
Are guests “wowed” when they pull up to your home? Do you have impressive front yard landscaping that sets your home apart from the rest (something that can be hard to do in ...
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5 Surprising Reasons to Consider Lawn & Landscape Industry Careers
Are you actively looking for a job or just thinking about making a career move? If so, you may want to consider the lawn and landscape industry.
Of course, if ...
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4 Signs it's Time for a New Lawn Care Service (and How to Cancel & Switch)
If you’re frustrated with your lawn care service in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA then you might be thinking about canceling. Whether you’re receiving lawn care ...
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4 Ways Pros Go About Fixing Lawn Problems in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
When you’re staring at a lawn that has any number of issues, it can be easy to start feeling overwhelmed. You might not have any idea where to begin when it comes to fixing ...
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Meet Mike Perez: Fresh Air, Less Stress, and a Sales Career He Loves
Sometimes finding the best possible career opportunities means looking outside of your current industry. In fact, many who have been successful in various sales and management ...
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How to Water After Aeration and Overseeding or Power Seeding: Tips for Strong, New Grass in Northern VA
A fantastic lawn doesn’t just happen. Getting great results ...
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Meet Marvin Orellana: His Rewarding Landscaping Career & Why Our Clients Love Him
When you find the right company—a workplace where you not only like to be but also where you feel you can grow—then it makes sense to stay. Of ...
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Why Soil pH is So Important for a Healthy Lawn in Northern VA
If you feel like you’re doing everything right but your lawn is still lacking in color or thickness, or even producing a lot of weeds, there ...
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Meet Grant Osvalds: From Typical Jobs to a Lawn & Landscaping Career Full of Opportunities
While attending community college, Grant Osvalds was waiting tables to help make ends meet. After graduating with a degree in History, he continued waiting tables, while he ...
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Reasons and Cost to Hire a Gutter Cleaning Service in Alexandria, Arlington, or Springfield, VA
A periodic and thorough gutter cleaning should be an essential part of your home’s routine maintenance. It’s one of those necessities that ...
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When to Trim Bushes (AKA Shrubs): Timing, How Often, & More
Do you have bushes or hedges that are getting out of control? Pruning bushes is an important task that will not only help keep your landscape looking neat and tidy but also ...
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Alexandria VA Patio Design Case Study
With a small existing deck that only had room for a table and grill, the Dibona family was having trouble entertaining.
They knew it was time to either build a ...
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DIY Flea and Tick Spray for Yard vs. a Pest Control Service in Alexandria, VA
The presence of fleas and ticks in your yard is not only a nuisance—it’s a threat. These pests can be dangerous to your children, your pets, and ...
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Is it Too Late to Mulch? Timing Tips for Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA
Mulch can go a long way in making your property look great. However, if you intended to mulch earlier in the season, but it didn’t happen, you might be wondering is it too ...
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DIY Mosquito Control vs. Hiring Professional Mosquito Services in Alexandria, VA
When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, nothing can take away from the fun like mosquitoes
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Important Facts About Shrub Diseases: Identification, Pictures, & Treatment Options for Northern VA
The shrubs on and around your property help make it both unique and beautiful. But just like your lawn, you want to make sure that your plants are well-cared for and continue ...
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3 Common Shrub Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
Do you have shrubs that are getting out of control? Shrub pruning will not only assist in maintaining a tidy landscape, but it is also recommended to help your shrubs perform ...
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Alexandria, VA Landscape Design Case Study: A Cozy, Private Backyard Paver Patio, Fire Pit, and More
When this military family was relocated to the Alexandria, VA area, it was the location of this particular home that sold them. At the bottom of a hill and backed up to a ...
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All About Ants in Virginia: Ant Identification & How to Control Them
Ants are everywhere—quite literally. They have colonized almost every landmass on Earth and comprise almost a quarter of the Earth’s animal ...
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Stop Lawn Damage: How to Identify & Eliminate Lawn Pests in Northern Virginia
Lawn insects can be not only a major nuisance but a destructive problem, as well. Unfortunately, lawn pest damage often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe—at which point, ...
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9 Facts About Mosquitoes in Northern Virginia and How to Control Them
When you imagine spending time outdoors with your family, you probably don’t picture getting eaten alive by pesky mosquitoes. Unfortunately, the ...
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Spring Seeding vs. Fall: What’s Right for my Lawn in Northern Virginia?
If you have bare or thin spots in your lawn then you might be thinking about seeding. Seeding can be a great way to solve these problems, however, homeowners often mistakenly ...
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6 Tips to Not Get Ripped Off By Mulching Services in Alexandria and Arlington, VA
There’s nothing quite like a fresh, professionally installed layer of mulch to make your landscaped beds look fantastic. You may have already weighed the
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How Much Does Lawn Care Cost: Exploring Program Pricing for Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield, VA
There is a tremendous amount of value that comes out of a great lawn. Not only is a lush, green lawn one that you may enjoy more easily with family, friends, and pets but it ...
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7 Common Pests in Northern Virginia and How to Keep Them Out of Your Home
Like many other homeowners, you likely think of your home as your safe haven. There could be creepy crawlies lurking outside but you want to ...
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Can Your Shrub or Tree Be Revived? Answer These 10 Questions
Shrubs and trees are one of your property’s greatest assets. They provide such a wide range of benefits that you hope to enjoy for many years to come. But if you’re facing any ...
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