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Plants We Love…Hydrangea Paniculatas
Pinky Winky Hydrangea. Photo: Proven Winners Sun-loving, long blooming and easy maintenance Hydrangeas are popular summer shrubs and the variety of choices are staggering....
Kids and Outdoors
Image: Pixabay Kids Benefit Immeasurably from Playing Outside When you think back to your childhood what do you remember? Is it the Saturday you...
Landscaping with River Rock
River rock and boulders used in Elverson installation. Adding River Rock Can Set Your Landscape Apart If you're looking for ways to make your...
2 Important Rules for Planting Shrubs & Trees
Easy do's and don'ts for digging and amending soil. You just made a trip to the nursery and you're excited to get planting. All...
Ideas and Tips for Container Planters
Newly planted container for the sun. Are you planning to have some planted pots around your home this summer? Do you usually purchase the...
Plants that Mosquitoes Dislike
Try planting mosquito repelling plants for a greener approach Do the mosquitoes drive you indoors when you'd rather be relaxing and enjoying your backyard?...
Nine Fabulous Flowering Shrubs
Add a burst of color to brighten up your landscape. For shrubs to earn our 'fabulous' label, we insist on ease of care. The...
What’s All the Buzz about Native Plants?
Native columbine. Photo Pixabay Everybody is talking about native plants in our landscapes. Why? What are native plants? Native plants are plants that have...
The Importance of Soil Testing in Your Landscape Plan
Fertilizer label 18-24-12 If plants don’t get the necessary nutrients, they will not grow effectively. Soil tests were specifically developed to identify situations where...
Yard Drainage Problems and How to Fix Them
Does your yard look like a mini lake after a heavy rain? Do your plants and lawn struggle to grow because of wet areas?...
Where to Find Landscaping Inspiration
Inspiration and ideas can come from different sources Do you ever look at your landscaping with disappointment? Do you realize you just don't have the...
2016 PHS Gold Medal Winners
Cherry Tree Blossom. Pixabay Image Chosen for beauty, performance and hardiness in our region. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that...