Wentworth Nursery - Prince Frederick's Emergency Landscaping Services

Poor grading is a common issue here that leads to water pooling and lawn damage. Our landscape design process starts with a site analysis to identify low spots and water flow. We then create a custom plan that may include regrading, strategic planting of water-tolerant species, and features like dry creek beds or swales to redirect water away from your home and foundation, solving the drainage problem at its source.

The key is a multi-step approach. First, we apply a pre-emergent herbicide before mulching to stop weed seeds from germinating. Then, we install a proper layer of high-quality mulch, which is thick enough to block sunlight but not so thick it suffocates plant roots. As part of our lawn and bed care services, we also recommend using landscape fabric beneath mulch in certain areas and scheduling regular bed maintenance to remove any weeds that do appear before they spread.

Absolutely. For lawns suffering from poor grading, our service goes beyond standard mowing. We start with core aeration to improve soil health and water penetration. For significant unevenness, we may recommend topdressing with a sand-soil mix to level the terrain gradually. We combine this with targeted fertilization and weed control programs tailored to Maryland lawns, strengthening the grass so it can outcompete weeds and better withstand our local weather patterns.