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2017 PHS Gold Medal Winners

Crape Myrtle blossom. Pixabay photo Chosen for Beauty, Performance and Hardiness in our Region The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that...
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Color of the Year Connects Us with Nature

Greenery is the Pantone’s Choice for 2017   Ever year the Pantone Color Institute, the ‘global color authority”, selects a color of the year...
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Outdoor Living Trends for 2017

Outdoor Fire Pit for Pottstown Client What new horizons for you in 2017?  Check out these landscaping trends and see if you’re inspired to...
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Best Way to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs from Ice and Snow

Use upward motion with broom to remove heavy, wet snow. Ready for snow this winter?  Hurricane Schwartz predicts that the snow fall for 2017...
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How to Care for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

Now is the time to decorate your home for Christmas and what better way to do that than to purchase a tree from a...
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How to Protect Your Tender Bulbs Over Winter

Cut back foliage 2 to 3 inches Fall is the time to think about digging out any annual bulbs you may have.  These include...
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Preparing Your Yard for Winter

While baseball season hits the homestretch and football season is just warming up, it's time to put your yard to rest for the winter....
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Why Leaves Change Color

While you're enjoying the fall foliage, don't forget about preparing your yard for winter. The leaves in Southeastern Pennsylvania are starting to change fast...
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Planting Spring Bulbs in Pots

Mixed bulbs - Jonathan Wright, Chanticleer Garden Put your sleeping pots to work this winter! Nothing says “welcome spring” like the blooms of tulips,...
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Plant Evergreens for Winter Interest

Japanese Holly Illex Crenata. Photo: Proven Winners Evergreens provide a constant sign of life and color in a winter landscape. If you have a...
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Outdoor Lighting Makes a Big Difference

Landscape lighting installation in Birdsboro, PA Most people are completely moved when their system is initially turned on. And the best thing is that...
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Need Privacy? Create Living Screens

Many homeowners complain how little privacy their backyards offer. While wishing for more privacy, they are not anxious to 'fence' themselves in from their...
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