When people think about trees in Washington, D.C., many automatically think about the famous cherry trees that bloom in the spring to create amazing displays of color. That’s no reason, though, to overlook some of these other great trees to plant if you call the area home. If you’re in […]
The nation’s capital can feel pretty busy with tourists and activity on any given day of the year. Jobs are usually high stress and the daily commute into the city can be long and tiresome most days. At first glance it can be hard to find hiking areas within the […]
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Here at LawnStarter, we’re big fans of the Washington DC metro area. It’s where our company started and we still mow hundreds of lawns here today. Between the rich history, four full seasons, occasional senator sightings and our beloved (though perpetually dissapointing) sports teams, it’s no wonder millions of people […]
7 Reasons the Washington Nationals are Primed to Win the 2015 World Series” As a DC-born company, we’re big fans of all Washington-area sports teams. This year we’re particularly excited for the Nationals, which we think are primed to win the world series. Here’s why: Need help tending to […]
Everything is not equal in the DMV. No matter where you live within the DMV – Fairfax, Rockville, Bethesda, or D.C. – you’re lucky because we have some of the greatest neighborhoods in the country. But, specifically looking at lawn care prices, there is an enormous disparity between ZIP codes within […]
A while back, we put together an article about the common grass types in DC. While it’s very important to know which type of grass you have so you can treat it in the proper way, it is equally as important to have some knowledge about common weeds in the […]
Though our primary concern is with lawn mowing and outdoor home maintenance, we’re equally fascinated with the world of landscaping. Now, there are a ton of great landscapers in the area — a simple drive through any neighborhood here will tell you that. But we wanted to highlight some of […]
The Best of Washington DC: An Annual Survey A LawnStarter report that analyzes neighborhoods around Washington DC. Click here to download the Washington DC Annual Survey on PDF. Introduction The Washington DC Area, referring to Northern Virginia as well as Maryland suburbs, is one of the most coveted places in the country to live. It has […]
There’s a craft beer revolution afoot, and it’s no surprise that our nation’s Capital (and the surrounding area) is a leader in producing some of the greatest ales. In general, the East Coast has a craft beer scene steeped in rich history, starting with Sam Adams and the beginning of […]
Though our Austin office has the advantage of Austin City Limits this weekend (among a variety of other activities constantly going on in Austin), the Washington D.C. area is still stacked with great family friendly activity this weekend. From pumpkin festivals to free concerts and more, there is never a shortage of […]