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August 18, 2026
If your Maryland lawn looks like a crunchy, patchy desert right now, you are not alone. Between record-breaking heat waves and severe summer drought conditions that triggered statewide water watches, tall fescue lawns took an absolute beating. Many yards dropped into a brown, dormant survival mode just to stay alive.  The good news? The arrival of cooler autumn weather gives us a prime window of recovery. Right now is the ultimate comeback moment for your yard. Here is why fall core aeration and overseeding is the mandatory rescue mission your lawn needs to heal from intense summer drought stress.
April 20, 2026
Professional mosquito, flea, and tick treatments in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Calvert County, MD. Call DND Lawn and Pest at (301) 337-4884 for effective pest control.
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February 25, 2026
Spring fertilization and weed control are essential for a healthy, green lawn. Learn how early-season treatments keep your lawn looking good all year round.
How 2025 Weather Has Affected Lawn Health & Pest Activity
July 2, 2025
2025 has been anything but normal for Maryland lawns. After a severe drought in 2024, many properties entered the spring in a weakened state.