FAQs

  • Do You Give Free Estimates for Landscaping?

    Allen & Son Lawn Service is proud to provide free initial estimates for landscaping services. No fee, no contract, no strings attached: It’s your chance to get an honest quote from honest tradespeople so that you can make an informed decision for your investment.

  • How Do I Get an Estimate for Landscaping?

    Getting an estimate is simple. All you need to do is contact us. From there, we’ll ask you a few details about the services you need. After that, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive assessment of the costs for the job, including expenses for labor, time, and materials.

  • Do You Offer Scheduled Maintenance Services?

    Allen & Son Lawn Service offers scheduled landscape maintenance across the local area. You can contact us, request our maintenance services, and we’ll develop a thorough action plan to care for your lawn and landscape. Tell us how frequently you’d like the visits and we’ll develop a schedule tailored to your preferences.

  • Can I Give Input on the Design of My Landscape?

    Absolutely. At Allen & Son Lawn Service, we use a detailed consultation process to get to know our clients, flesh out their ideas, and realize their vision for their space. We welcome all feedback and adjust our design until every detail is to your liking.

  • Are You Insured?

    Allen & Son Lawn Service is a fully insured and licensed landscaping company. All our services are backed by thorough qualification, extensive training, and comprehensive coverage.

  • What’s the Difference Between Hardscapes and Softscapes?

    A softscape is all the natural, organic materials used to create a landscape. Grass, plants, flowers, and trees are all parts of softscaping.


    Hardscapes, on the other hand, are the constructed environmental features. These include structures made of concrete, wood, or other materials. Walkways, patios, and driveways are some of the most common hardscaped elements.

  • How Do I Care for Freshly Installed Sod?

    Fresh sod needs ample watering to establish strong roots. For the first two weeks, water your lawn four to six times a day for about five minutes. The soil underneath should never be soggy, so adjust accordingly. You should also stay off the sod.


    After two weeks, you should mow the lawn for the first time. By then, the sod will have developed sufficient roots to need less watering and maintenance.

  • How Does Aeration Improve My Lawn’s Health?

    Aeration gives your lawn room to grow and space to breathe. It reduces soil compaction, creating small pockets within the soil so that oxygen can flow to the roots of the grass. In the process, it increases nutrient uptake, allowing your lawn to grow stronger, lusher, and more resilient.

  • My Lawn Is Thatched and Patchy. Can You Improve Its Appearance?

    Thatch – the layer of organic matter that accumulates on a lawn – can cause root problems and patchiness if left untreated. For such issues, the best approach is a systematic one. At Allen & Son Lawn Service, we start by aerating the lawn to increase oxygen and nutrition intake. From there, we use a range of strategies to thicken the lawn, including re-seeding, dethatching, and adding topsoil.

client testimonials

Allen & Son Yard Services saved my summer! I was in need of a company to maintain my yard. They came when scheduled, mowed, edged, and cleaned when completed. Additionally, I had them aerate, seed, and fertilize the yard in the spring and fall. I highly recommend them to maintain your yard! Thank you Allen & Son!!

Carol B.

This is our second year using Allen & Son Yard Service and we are very pleased. They do a wonderful job and are so easy to communicate with. We would recommend them to everyone!

Gloria B.

My yard looks fantastic! My husband is super happy to finally not have to do it during our grueling MD summers & Allen & Son takes care of it all. If you are on the fence don’t hesitate call them!

Patricia W.

Great Service, Reasonable Prices, they look out for you and your lawn. If your yard is dry and it's hot they will actually suggest you skip a week for the lawns health. Others cut every week regardless.

Brian M.

We have utilized Allen and Son Yard Service to cut our lawn for two years and are very pleased with their excellent service and have recommended them to our neighbors. We are notified of service dates and billed online. This spring we requested they do the mulching work in our yard. We received a price quote at a very reasonable rate and the work was done as soon as the weather allowed. The work was excellent and they took time to do it right. We would highly recommend their service.

James C.

We recently purchased a home in Bowie, MD. The previous owner had provided a season’s worth of lawn care, but we were frustrated with how quick and shoddy of a job the last company did each time they came out. Safe to say, we opted to look for a new company this season. After contacting several, we decided to go with Allen & Son for two reasons - 1.) their pricing was better than most and 2.) their owner provided prompt and consistent communication. They’ve already come once and have done a great job; looking forward to a great rest of the season!

Zacharia L.

Allen & Son Yard Services saved my summer! I was in need of a company to maintain my yard. They came when scheduled, mowed, edged, and cleaned when completed. Additionally, I had them aerate, seed, and fertilize the yard in the spring and fall. I highly recommend them to maintain your yard! Thank you Allen & Son!!

Carol B.

Allen & Son Yard Services saved my summer! I was in need of a company to maintain my yard. They came when scheduled, mowed, edged, and cleaned when completed. Additionally, I had them aerate, seed, and fertilize the yard in the spring and fall. I highly recommend them to maintain your yard! Thank you Allen & Son!!

Carol B.

This is our second year using Allen & Son Yard Service and we are very pleased. They do a wonderful job and are so easy to communicate with. We would recommend them to everyone!

Gloria B.

My yard looks fantastic! My husband is super happy to finally not have to do it during our grueling MD summers & Allen & Son takes care of it all. If you are on the fence don’t hesitate call them!

Patricia W.

Great Service, Reasonable Prices, they look out for you and your lawn. If your yard is dry and it's hot they will actually suggest you skip a week for the lawns health. Others cut every week regardless.

Brian M.

We have utilized Allen and Son Yard Service to cut our lawn for two years and are very pleased with their excellent service and have recommended them to our neighbors. We are notified of service dates and billed online. This spring we requested they do the mulching work in our yard. We received a price quote at a very reasonable rate and the work was done as soon as the weather allowed. The work was excellent and they took time to do it right. We would highly recommend their service.

James C.

We recently purchased a home in Bowie, MD. The previous owner had provided a season’s worth of lawn care, but we were frustrated with how quick and shoddy of a job the last company did each time they came out. Safe to say, we opted to look for a new company this season. After contacting several, we decided to go with Allen & Son for two reasons - 1.) their pricing was better than most and 2.) their owner provided prompt and consistent communication. They’ve already come once and have done a great job; looking forward to a great rest of the season!

Zacharia L.

Allen & Son Yard Services saved my summer! I was in need of a company to maintain my yard. They came when scheduled, mowed, edged, and cleaned when completed. Additionally, I had them aerate, seed, and fertilize the yard in the spring and fall. I highly recommend them to maintain your yard! Thank you Allen & Son!!

Carol B.

This is our second year using Allen & Son Yard Service and we are very pleased. They do a wonderful job and are so easy to communicate with. We would recommend them to everyone!

Gloria B.

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