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Snow melt flowing into a trench drain along a paved surface, demonstrating effective drainage solutions that prevent winter water damage by Hawkins Landscaping.

Affordable Drainage Solutions After Storm

Affordable drainage solutions after an ice storm focus on moving melted ice away from your home quickly, safely, and on a budget. This guide explains simple steps you can take yourself, when to call drainage experts, and how good landscaping design and lawn care help prevent future damage. Why Ice

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Drainage experts from Hawkins Landscaping installing an underground drainage solution along a residential lawn.

Prevent Flooding and Erosion with Drainage Experts

Homeowners often think of lawn care as mowing, fertilizing, or trimming plants — but one of the most crucial parts of protecting your yard is often invisible: proper drainage. Drainage experts know how to prevent serious problems such as flooding, erosion, and dying grass, keeping your landscape healthy. Hiring drainage

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A beautifully designed front yard with stone pathways, lush lawn, and carefully arranged plants, showcasing professional landscaping services by Hawkins Landscaping.

How Professional Landscaping Services Save You Time Before Spring

When winter begins to fade and the first signs of spring start to show, most homeowners look forward to warmer weather, blooming gardens, and greener lawns. However, getting your yard ready for spring can take a lot of time, energy, and planning. That’s where professional landscaping services make a huge

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Drainage experts installing a professional underground drainage system to prevent water buildup, completed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Signs You Need a Drainage Expert for Your Property Right Now

Poor drainage is one of those sneaky problems that often go unnoticed—until it causes serious and expensive damage. That’s why drainage experts urge homeowners not to ignore early warning signs. You might see puddles after a heavy rain, or smell a musty odor around your yard and not think much

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Tiered stone waterfall and garden bed showcasing expert landscaping design with natural boulders and colorful plantings by Hawkins Landscaping.

Get Water Features Spring-Ready with Landscaping Design

As spring approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your outdoor space and bring life back to your landscape through thoughtful landscaping design. While most homeowners focus on flowers and mowing schedules, one area that often gets overlooked is water features. Whether you have a pond, fountain, waterfall, or decorative

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Installing underground drainage solutions with gravel and piping to manage yard runoff, professionally handled by Hawkins Landscaping.

Drainage Solutions for Maryland Homes

Drainage solutions for Maryland homes protect your foundation, lawn, and landscaping from water damage caused by heavy rain and clay soil. Thoughtful landscaping design, regular lawn care, and help from drainage experts keep your yard dry, safe, and attractive all year. By directing excess water away from your property, professional

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Spring landscaping ideas with lush green lawn, colorful flower beds, and curved garden borders, designed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Planning Your Spring Garden: Landscaping Ideas for 2026

As the days get warmer and nature begins to bloom again, it’s time to think about your yard. Spring is the perfect season to refresh your outdoor space, add new plants, and redesign your landscape using thoughtful landscaping ideas that improve both beauty and function. Whether you want a low-maintenance

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Creative landscaping ideas featuring a curved stone walkway, natural rock retaining wall, and flowering plants, designed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Revitalizing Your Yard in 2026 with Fresh Landscaping Ideas

Your yard should be more than a patch of grass — it’s an extension of your home and your lifestyle. As we step into 2026, landscaping design continues to evolve, blending natural elements with modern creativity to create functional outdoor spaces. Whether you want a peaceful garden, a family-friendly retreat,

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Professional landscaping design featuring a stone home exterior, neatly mulched garden beds, shrubs, and a stepping-stone path, by Hawkins Landscaping.

Starting the Year Fresh With Landscaping Design

A New Year, A New Outdoor Vision in Landscaping Design As the new year begins, it’s not just your home interior that deserves attention—your outdoor space, too, can set the tone for a fresh start. The landscape around your home is often the first thing people see, reflecting your lifestyle

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A stylish backyard patio with a circular fire pit, comfortable seating, and stone pavers, showcasing inviting patio ideas designed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Modern Patio Ideas for Small Backyards

Creating a cozy and stylish patio space in a small backyard doesn’t have to be hard. With the right design, even the smallest outdoor area can become your favorite spot to relax, entertain, or enjoy a peaceful morning coffee. Modern patio design focuses on clean lines, functional spaces, and creative

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A landscaper installing underground drainage piping and a catch basin to manage water runoff, showcasing effective drainage solutions by Hawkins Landscaping.

Drainage Upgrades to Start the New Year Right

When the new year begins, many homeowners focus on resolutions for their home interior — but outdoor spaces deserve the same attention, especially when poor water flow calls for effective drainage solutions. If your yard has puddles after every rain, thinning grass patches, or eroded soil, it’s time to look

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A modern backyard featuring a clean stone walkway, manicured lawn, colorful garden beds, and a garden shed, highlighting expertly designed hardscapes and landscapes by Hawkins Landscaping.

New Year, New Yard with Hardscapes and Landscapes

A new year is the perfect time for new beginnings — not just for yourself but for your home, too. While many focus on indoor makeovers, your yard deserves just as much attention. The start of a new year is the ideal moment to rethink your hardscapes and landscapes, refresh

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A worker using a snow blower to clear a residential driveway after a snowfall, showcasing reliable snow removal services by Hawkins Landscaping.

Snow Removal Services with Ice Control Solutions

When winter arrives, snow and ice can quickly take over driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots. While snow looks beautiful in pictures, it often brings real problems for homeowners and businesses. Slippery paths, blocked driveways, and heavy snow piles create safety risks and stress. That’s where professional snow removal services and

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A stone walkway bordered by colorful flowering plants and manicured lawn, highlighting expert hardscapes landscaping design by Hawkins Landscaping.

Hardscape Landscaping for Modern Yards

In today’s landscaping design, the seamless integration of hardscapes and landscapes takes center stage in transforming ordinary yards into stunning, functional outdoor living areas. Modern yards are no longer just about lush greenery and plants — they incorporate structured elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits, all expertly

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Winter-ready patio and deck with cozy seating, snow-covered flooring, and warm string lights, designed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Winter-Ready Patio and Deck: Cozy & Functional Year-Round

The arrival of winter doesn’t mean your patio or deck must be relegated to the sidelines until spring. With smart winter-ready patio and deck design ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a cozy retreat that you’ll want to enjoy throughout the colder months. Creating a comfortable, warm, and

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Cozy patio for backyard living with stone pavers, outdoor seating, and warm string lighting, designed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Starter Ideas: Patio for Backyard Makeovers

Create a stunning patio for backyard spaces that blends landscaping and hardscaping for lasting appeal. These landscaping ideas elevate outdoor living spaces, turning ordinary yards into functional retreats. With the right mix of pavers, plants, lighting, and outdoor furniture, you can create a space that feels welcoming, stylish, and practical

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Low maintenance landscaping with neatly trimmed shrubs, native plants, and stone edging, designed by Hawkins Landscaping.

Why Native Plants Are the Secret to Low-Maintenance Landscaping

Native plants represent the ultimate solution for low maintenance landscaping, thriving naturally in local conditions to slash water use, eliminate chemical needs, and minimize ongoing lawn care efforts. By choosing species adapted to your region’s soil, climate, and pests, homeowners achieve beautiful, resilient yards with far less landscaping maintenance than

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Frost-covered grass in a winter landscape, highlighting seasonal landscaping and lawn care services by Hawkins Landscaping.

Winter-Ready Landscaping and Lawn Tips to Keep Plants Safe

As winter approaches, preparing your landscaping and lawn for the cold months ahead is essential to protect your plants and ensure a healthy yard come spring. Winter-ready landscaping and proper lawn care can mitigate damage from frost, ice, and harsh temperatures, preserving the beauty and vitality of your outdoor space

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