Author: VistaPro Landscape & Design

How to Protect Your Outdoor Plants from Heat Stress

Properly watering grass with sprinkler for the summer months

Here in the Northeast, we’re known for our harsh winter weather. Anybody who lives here year-round, though, will tell you that our summers can be pretty brutal too! While our high temperatures and heat waves don’t last quite as long as those of our southern counterparts, a few weeks of intense heat is all it… Read more »

How to Stop the Spread of Crabgrass

House front lawn invaded by crabgrasses

Crabgrass was originally brought to North America as a food source by Eurasian immigrants. It might have seemed like a good idea then, but now, a few centuries later, this plant has become one of the continent’s most common invasive weed species! It grows low to the ground with stems that spread out from the… Read more »

Why Mulching Is Important to Your Home’s Landscape

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The spring season is approaching fast, which means it’s time to start preparing and planning how you are going to properly nourish and tend to your landscape and gardens. Mulching is an important step in ensuring your plant life stays healthy and thrives throughout the summer months. The best time to put down mulch is… Read more »

Tips for Keeping Your Patio in Good Shape

outdoor patio cleaning with high pressure water jet

If you have a patio in your backyard or around your pool, you spend a lot of time walking, sitting, and entertaining on it throughout the year. Your patio is supposed to be the place you enjoy with your family, pets, and loved ones, but if you don’t maintain it, it could start to look worse for wear… Read more »

The Benefits of Brick Pavers and Inlays

Brick Patios

Are you daydreaming about ways to transform your outdoor living space or commercial property once spring rolls around? You can do so by having VistaPro Landscape & Design incorporate brick pavers and inlays into your design! We serve Annapolis and the surrounding region, adding elegant brick pavers and inlays to large and small patios, along… Read more »

Why You Should Leave Snow Removal to Your Landscaper

Professional Snow Removal Services in D.C. & Maryland

The abundance of snowfall we receive here in the North is beautiful, but cleaning up can be a real pain. Snow and ice can build up on your property before you know it, so it’s important to have a plan for outdoor winter maintenance each season. You could always hire a snowplow company, but many… Read more »

Tips for Maintaining Brick Pavers

Brick pavers at front door of house

A patio or walkway constructed of brick pavers can add an elegant, eye-catching flair to your home’s exterior. However, to keep brick pavers looking their best, it’s important to maintain them. It’s not difficult to do this, and as long as you stay on top of the maintenance, your pavers will continue to shine for… Read more »

Outdoor Additions That Could Add Value to Your Home

Outdoor deck and stone patio

Outdoor living has become a growing trend in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Expanding your living space into the yard helps your home reach its maximum potential. From cooking and entertaining to reading and gardening, crafting a beautiful outdoor space provides you and your family a sanctuary and can even increase the value… Read more »

The Importance of Leaf Removal

Leave Removal

Grass needs light to thrive. When those colorful Autumn leaves cover the ground, the sunshine is blocked out, and grass cannot grow like it normally would. Therefore, the grass dies off, and the dead and decaying leaves sit on the ground for a long time, holding moisture and creating a dead turf zone. Here are… Read more »

The Top Maintenance Tips Every Pool Owner Should Know  

A man vacuuming his pool to keep it clean and well maintained

Finally having a beautiful swimming pool in your backyard is a big accomplishment for many homeowners. While a pool can offer a lot of enjoyment to your friends and family, it does require a decent amount of upkeep. It takes work and dedication to ensure your pool stays in great condition throughout the summer and… Read more »