Photo Credit: Pixabay The overpopulation of deer creates problems year round Deer populations in neighborhoods have increased rapidly due to abandoned farms, hunting restrictions and suburban sprawl. An adult deer eats between 6 to 10 lbs. of food per day costing homeowners a lot of money. Tips to Help Prevent Deer Damage Deer Repellents. Repellents […]
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Overgrown Tree What makes a tree undesirable and is it ever OK to remove it Guilt enters into everyone’s mind when the subject of cutting down a tree on your property is discussed. There’s one big reason to entertain the thought…. It’s the Wrong Tree for the Spot! There are plenty of reasons that trees
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Photo Credit: Pixabay Protect Your Investment by Keeping Trees and Shrubs Healthy Late fall and winter are great times for pruning. Professional pruning of your valuable trees and shrubs keeps them looking great and protects them problems down the road. Benefits of Pruning and Trimming Avoid storm damage. Major snow storms can put a heavy
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Tulips and Daffodils. Photo Credit: Pixabay Plant ahead this fall for terrific spring color. Spring bulbs can be planted until the soil freezes, so there’s still plenty of time to plant. A colorful display of blooms start early spring with crocuses and snowdrops, followed by hyacinth, daffodils, tulips in mid spring, and alliums and tulips
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Irises should be divided after they bloom Perennials are tough but a few tips will guide you on their care. Dividing Perennials To encourage new growth and better bloom, dividing plants is a good idea. A rule of thumb is perennials should be divided during the season opposite that they flower. So spring and early
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Aeration & Overseeding Fall is the perfect time to rejuvenate and renovate your lawn Whitehouse Landscaping can help rejuvenate your lawn so that next spring, the bare spots and troubled areas in your turf will be strengthened. Remember, the best defense to disease, drought and weeds is always a thick, lush turf. Read below to
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Why Plant in Fall The weather is more congenial for planting than it is in spring. The threat of drought and intense summer heat is over. The soil is still warm and the mild weather gives the plantings an opportunity to send out new roots and establish themselves in the soil. In addition, the green
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Landscape Lighting Increases Home Safety and Beauty All Year Long. Hate getting home from work when it’s dark outside? Why not accent your home with outdoor lighting. There are four great reasons to consider professional landscape lighting. Beautification. Dramatize trees, highlight favorite shrubs or accent a snowy landscape. Make your home a welcoming place to
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Pottstown dry creek bed. A dry creek bed is a stone lined stream bed that mimics a natural stream. They are often the answer to problem areas in your landscape but can also be an eye catching focal point in your garden Wet, Swampy or Erosion Prone Areas These problem areas are headaches and need
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Landscaping…what value! But you first have to appreciate all the factors. Have you ever asked yourself why landscaping costs so much? Many homeowners are shocked when they receive a bid so I hope to shed a little light on the subject. Landscapers Bring Their Shop to You Landscapers, as well as many other professional services,
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Pergola Installed for Pottstown Commercial Site Pergolas add elegance to your patio and create a room-like effect. Pergolas are wonderful structures which create dramatic height to a space that may only have one flat dimension, such as a patio. They consist of posts and crossbeams that create an open roof. Reasons to Consider a Pergola
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Remove flowers from your annuals and perennials to promote new flower growth. WHY should I deadhead flowers? First and foremost, deadheading will promote new flower buds and prevent flowers from setting seed. All things in nature have a built in desire to reproduce offspring. Flower plants are no exception. Inside of the flower is
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