Rocka Steps Installed in Spring City, PA Could your yard use some steps? Many properties in the Montgomery, Berks and Chester County areas have homes that are built on sloping terrain. And the obvious landscaping challenge is often getting from point A to point B safely. We’re often asked during landscape consultations our opinion on […]
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With the current pandemic going on and warmer weather arriving, your family, more so than ever, will be spending more time outdoors. In the midst of hard days like these, we believe it even more important to make room for connection with nature and happy times with family. Your outdoor living space is an extension of
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Healthy soil determines the health of the lawn. Having a healthy, green lawn doesn’t happen by accident. Perhaps you just bought a home in Schwenksville or you have an existing home in Montgomery, Chester or Berks county and have decided that this is the year to improve your lawn. How to tackle any new renovation around
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We’re ‘Essential’ and Open for Business To Our Valued Clients and Friends, According to Gov. Tom Wolf’s clarified list, the PA Dept. of Agriculture, and the Pennsylvania Landscape Association, Landscaping Services in Pennsylvania are considered an essential business entity and may continue to stay open. According to the NAICS Association description: 561730 Landscaping Services: This
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A beautiful walkway transformation in Phoenixville, PA by Whitehouse Landscaping. A well-designed walkway makes a great first impression. It spells welcome and at the same time is functional. The existing concrete walkway and front landscaping were old and tired looking and client was looking for an updated look and a visual feast as family and
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Another backyard patio transformation by Whitehouse Landscaping. Carefully planned hardscape and landscape design adds functionality and beauty to this Bryn Mawr home. 3D design is the perfect way to help homeowners see what their completed project will look like. This new outdoor living space not only increases the appeal and value of the home, but
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Nothing sets off a garden bed than a crisp, clean edge. Keeping your property looking great is not an easy task. As the seasons change, you’re aware of its needs, but you might not be aware of what tasks are important, let alone when to do them. If you have the time and enjoying doing
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Lesser Celandine or Fig Buttercup Nice looking but Undesirable! Lesser celandine, Ficaria verna (also known as fig buttercup) is a weed that is labeled invasive and for good reasons. It’s an aggressive plant and when found growing in a dense pattern in the forest, will shade out nearly all the native ephemerals giving them little
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If no fuss, no muss is your mantra, then you’ll want to choose low-maintenance shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Choose plants that don’t need complicated pruning, excessive watering, staking, regular deadheading or frequent dividing. Avoiding all these maintenance chores will give you more time to relax and enjoy your yard. First Assess Your Situation – Right
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Does your outdoor space welcome you home? Your life is stressful at times, and your backyard should be a place you can unwind, entertain and enjoy your precious free time. The patio is the foundation of a great backyard but there are many other parts to a backyard that can make it more personal and
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The typical spring weeds will appear soon: chickweed, henbit, annual bluegrass and dandelion, to mention a few of the typical lawn invaders. You may not know the weeds in your lawn by name, but you see the same variety pop up every spring making your lawn appear unkempt, not to mention compromising the health 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. This year’s winners were
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