Hosta ‘Etched Glass’. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners Gardening in the shade often has the reputation of being challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. There are some fabulous shade loving perennials that are far from boring and will make that shady spot in the landscape pop. But the secret is choosing the right plants […]
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A new walkway is flanked with low growing plants. Have you always wanted to take your landscape beds to the next level? Previous owners of your home may have lined up a few scattered plants along your home’s foundation beds or planted shrubs surrounding your deck or patio that have outgrown their space. Your property
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Over 36% of homeowners have dogs as pets and we can vouch for that statistic because we have two four-legged family members as well as many of our lawn care clients we service in the Collegeville, Pottstown and Gilbertsville, PA area. We typically meet most of these canine friends when performing lawn care treatments and
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that are easy to grow, pest free, and add beauty to the landscape for many seasons. Plants are nominated from submissions by home gardeners, garden designers, horticulturists, landscape architects, nursery owners and propagators. Once nominated, plants are reviewed by a committee of horticulturists. If you are
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Steps and walkway become a wonderful focal point as well as a functional feature to the property. Date: Summer of 2020 Location: East Coventry, Pottstown, PA Categories: Landscaping Design, Patio, Hardscaping, Fireplace, Steps, Boulders Products/Materials: Techo-Bloc Blu 60 with Hera Border. Steps – Techo-Bloc Rocka Steps with Alverson Boulders. Challenges The homeowner was looking to
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Calamintha Nepeta. Photo Credit: Walters Gardens The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) selects a different plant each year based on meeting certain criteria, including low maintenance needs, adaptability to a wide range of climates, pest and disease resistance, multiple seasons of interest and ease of propagation. The 2021 pick is Calamintha Nepeta. The past winners can
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As many people spent more time at home this year, they looked for ways to stretch their living space to the max. And outdoor areas offered abundant possibilities to add space for lounging, cooking, playing and relaxing. We created stylish, hardworking areas to enhance and extend living space outside. 2020 Year in Review Operating in
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Landscape Maintenance Services keep lawns healthy and green and beds weed free. Your yard changes along with the seasons and always brings a new set of chores. Sometimes it seems that you just finish up your spring checklist, when it’s time to stay on top of your summer to-do list. We believe that landscape maintenance
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A walkway, steps and lighting in East Coventry, Pottstown that accommodates a sloped yard. Your outdoor living space is just as important as your indoor living space and being able to use your entire outdoors just makes practical sense considering the investment you have made. However, some properties have unique challenges, such as sloped terrain,
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A 3-D Rendering of an new patio installation. Backyards are being transformed as families realize they are staying home more especially during these pandemic times. Most backyards have the potential of being greatly improved but unfortunately spring is the time that many people start thinking about changes. But good landscape design takes time and the
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Rocks stacked promote peace and harmony Have you noticed that some yards have that ‘welcoming’ feeling to them, and yet other yards give you a ‘blah’ feeling? What is the reason for that? Often times it’s the harmony and balance, ebb and flow, yin and yang…the energy you feel when you are in an outdoor
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Thick covering leaves will have a negative impact on your lawn. One of the least favorite fall landscaping chores is raking leaves. As pretty as all the fall colors look on your lawn, letting them accumulate can have a negative impact on the health of your lawn. A healthy lawn requires a few key elements
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