Add a punch to your winter landscape! Why put your containers away for the winter? Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ or ‘Welcome’ like an attractive container of greens, branches, flowers and berries. You don’t have to have a green thumb to design an attractive container. Here are a few simple guidelines to help you get started. […]
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‘Before’ renovation Outdoor spaces are extensions of today’s homes It’s a great experience to be able to transform a property into something a client has only had in their imagination. This project in Pottstown started out as a blank slate and we were able to transform it into a great outdoor living space where the
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Plan now and be ready to execute early next spring. Before we’re buried under two feet of snow, fall and early winter is really the perfect time to be planning your landscape design for next year. Wouldn’t it be nice if your new landscape design was thoroughly planned, ready to be constructed at the first
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Ornamental Cabbage. Photo Pixabay Rely on fall favorites to refresh your landscap Just because summer is ending does it mean that it’s the end of color in your landscaping. A few annuals and perennials take center stage in fall. If you’re ready to refresh your landscape, plant things that thrive in cooler temperatures. From a
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Emerald Ash Borer a Serious Threat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a small green beetle native to Asia and Russia, “is now considered the most destructive forest pest ever seen in North America,” according to the website www.emeraldashborer.info. The presence of the Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in our local area. Whitehouse Landscaping’s Tree and
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A few tips can turn your backyard into bird central Early fall is a perfect time to plan for a bird-friendly yard or for expanding the one you’ve already begun. Birds will soon begin to leave and others will migrate into your area. Attracting birds to your yard throughout the year is simple by
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There are 5 basic elements that support a sustainable yard. Sustainable yards work with nature to protect and restore natural ecosystems which benefit all of us humans. The 5 core elements are: soil, water, plants, materials and human health/well being. Below are some very quick ways to help you start thinking about a sustainable yard.
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Late Summer and Early Fall is Prime Time to Seed It’s sometimes necessary to renovate or restore lawn areas due to heavy traffic patterns, insect damage or extreme drought conditions. Late summer to early fall is usually the best time to establish a new lawn from seed. It’s also possible in the spring but
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Edging with Spade Nothing sets off your garden beds like a nice, crisp edge! Landscape beds look beautiful when you can see a clear definition of where they stop and the lawn begins. Whitehouse Landscaping offers a full range of landscape maintenance services ensuring our clients a beautiful property. Types of edging You can use
Steep bank in Schwenksville planted with Pachysandra Consider planting groundcovers Do you have a slope on your property that is too steep to mow and is a landscaping challenge? One simple solution is to plant groundcovers. Groundcovers spread and eventually form a solid mass. Establishing a groundcover will take time and you may have to
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Our June newsletter has good tips on keeping your property looking great all summer.
Photo credit – courtesy of Sod Solutions Keeping your lawn healthy is easy when you know the answers! Summer is here and everyone is enjoying outdoor living. Homeowners are anxious to do what is right for their lawn but are often puzzled as to the best practices. So we thought it would be helpful to
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