Spring is the time for showers and it is also the time to consider catching and storing water for summer. Gardens, flowers and lawns often suffer during the hot months and are vulnerable to perishing without a sufficient water supply. Extra water can also come in handy for chores such as car washing. Now is […]

Spring is here and I’m sure you have been out in your yard surveying and planning for a beautiful season.  The trees and bulbs are blooming…and the weed seeds are sprouting.  Now is the best time to control weeds in your planting beds.  All perennial and annual weeds should be removed – we recommend only mechanical […]

Local homeowners from Annapolis and beyond check out everything from environmentally safe landscaping to more efficient insulation. The show continues next weekend. Scott Smith, owner of the home expo, has been bringing the home show to Annapolis for six years. He said he’s seen people start embracing more environmentally friendly design for the practicality and […]

I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and your staff for the excellent lawn care we received this past summer. The lawn mowing and shrub cutting were always completed on time and done in a very professional manner. Thanks again for a job well done.  – Department of Natural Resources, Licensing and […]

Since 1991, Ciminelli’s Landscape Services in Lothian, Maryland has provided complete landscape, hardscape, and specialized eco-scaping/greenscaping work in and around the Annapolis area, combining professionalism with unmatched customer service that has earned them recognition as a leader in home beautifying. Ciminelli’s prides itself on the amazing variety of custom landscaping services they are able to […]

What is the best way to handle snow and ice on your walkways, driveways or patios.  How about the snow flattening your beautiful foundation shrubs? If you are snowblowing, plowing or shoveling – be aware of the plants in the area you are moving the snow to.  This “manmade” snow cover is usually the most damaging because […]

No matter what a yard needs, professional landscaping makes all the difference in the world. Is there a low-lying area in the yard that stays muddy, why not add a water feature? If someone wants a low-maintenance patio, artistic, practical stone masonry works wonders. Professionals can create affordable masterpieces sure to impress neighbors and to […]

A beautiful outdoor space can make all the difference in how a business or home is perceived. It is called curb appeal, and beautiful curb appeal usually means beautiful landscaping. What many people may not realize that landscaping is divided into two categories. Softscaping is all the living elements in the landscape, such as grass, […]

What the Bergman’s had to say about a landscaping and hardscaping project done by Cinminelli’s this year. Dear Matt, Raphael and all, It’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL even though it’s currently under 2 feet of snow. We still love it. The walkway, patio and lighting completely transformed the front of the house. Raphael’s walls are gorgeous! His […]

Have you kept up on the new federal standards for the total loads of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and sediment for the Chesapeake Bay? According to Will Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) president, “After 30 years of failed, voluntary programs to save the Bay, EPA appears ready to enforce the Clean Water Act.”  The Clean Water Act, circa 1972, […]