Phoenixville water feature off of patio Good landscape design always includes a focal point When a landscape is designed around a focal point, it draws our eye and gets our attention. Landscaped spaces are similar to a painting. There’s always something in a painting that draws your attention. It may be subtle or it may […]
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Think before you buy! How many plants have you purchased in the course of your gardening lifetime without having the least idea of where you’ll put them when you get home? Most of us gardeners might answer “more than we’d like to admit” Spring is the time to be thinking of replacing those
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A solo planting of coleus can perform like fireworks Brighten up your landscape this season with colorful containers. Making up pots is fun for the green-thumbers who seem to have the knack and time to pull together great combinations. But there are plenty of busy folks who find it tedious to deal with flowers
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Tater Tot Arborvitae. Courtesy of Proven Winners Discover the amazing beauty of conifers Dwarf Conifers are easy to fall in love with because they are so versatile and always look perfect. Let us tell you all the reasons we love them! Conifer Advantages 1 Year-round appeal. 2. Amazing visual interest 3 Eye-catching colors in shades
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Walkways should be a minimum width of four feet The path to the front door should welcome guests and suggest the peaceful, cozy environment that lies inside. Many walkways are the narrow “builder installed walkways” that lack aesthetic appeal. Since most company arrives in pairs, a wider sidewalk allows two people to walk side by
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Wild Rose Heuchera. Photo credit: Proven Winners Marsala is the Pantone’s Choice for 2015 The Pantone people describe Marsala as: “A naturally robust, earthy wine red enriching our minds, bodies and souls.” We’re not normally aware of Pantone’s choices since we’re really not into fashion and home interiors. But shrubs and trees of this color
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Each year we see an increase in homeowners wanting a custom-designed outdoor living space created just for them! Some want to entertain in style, others want to create a relaxing retreat for the family to enjoy. But whatever their vision is, the goal is to maximize outdoor living space. We see 4 specific trends. Consider
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A path integrates the front yard and backyard Side yards are often overlooked by homeowners. It’s one of the most underutilized areas in home properties. What you usually see are fences or evergreen screens to create privacy and mark your property line or they become a place for storing excess garden supplies, compost bins or
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Read about tackling a front yard renovation and the value of 3-D design in our January E-newsletter. http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1cee7e042939ae09c460753f8&id=dcdd33e9ab&e=5676aff224
Paver Patio in Downingtown, PA Pavers add a look of elegance but are also tough and durable If you’re thinking about replacing or adding a patio or walkway that will add ambiance to your home without sacrificing durability, consider interlocking pavers. Pavers are extremely durable and require little maintenance to maintain their beauty. When it
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Know 5 easy steps for transforming your front yard. Has your front yard lost its curb appeal? Have the shrubs that the builder planted long ago block your window views? Did you inherit unhappy shrubbery or simply just not your style? For some reason, many homes have trees and shrubs that have outgrown their area.
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3-D Landscape Design The size of your outdoor project determines the type of design. Are you contemplating a new outdoor living area? Some people find it hard to visualize their new renovation if the proposal consists of a sketch or drawing of the outdoor space. However, 3D Landscape Design helps clients visualize the completed project
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