At this time of year in the Maryland & Washington DC area, one of the keys to a successful landscape is cutting back overgrown and large plants after spring growth. Proper pruning can divert a plant’s energy to where you…
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Historic Milton/Loughborough House
For over 16 years, Kehoe Landscape Contractors has been entrusted with the care and upkeep of the oldest historic home in Montgomery County. The expansive, beautiful stone house was built in stages with native granite available at the home’s site,…
Garden Paths, Patios, Walkways and Walls
Bring your property together with expertly designed patios, paths, walkways and garden walls from Kehoe. What Materials Should I Use for my Garden Path? Stepping stones lined with grass, groundcover plants or moss can create a casual path leading from…
Landscaping for Proper Drainage
April showers bring May flowers, but they also can create problems for DC area homeowners including flooding and erosion. Water either 1) does not move away from your home quickly enough, or 2) it runs off in an inefficient manner,…
Planting Annual Color Beds
In the DC metro area, it is essential to get seasonal flowers, or annual color beds, in at the right time … so they can reach their optimal color and beauty! It is also important to consider when different flowers…
Fall Planting
Fall is the season for planting. Along with cooler temperatures and back-to-school in the DC Metro area come the beautiful colors of fall. This is the optimal time to get your yard ready for winter, encourage your entire landscape to…
Why is fall the time of year to seed your lawn?
Fall’s milder temperatures in Maryland and Washington DC come better growing conditions for young grass. For better lawn care and maintenance, keep in mind that seed can germinate and grow more easily during the fall because it offers warmer soil…
Fall Bulbs for Spring Color
In the DC Metro area, you will find that there are different flowers that typically bloom at different times of the year. Late summer brings second blooms of crepe myrtle and roses, and beautiful displays of autumn foliage are complemented…