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Pottstown Case Study: A New Backyard Patio Oasis

|Date: 2020/21 Location: North Coventry, Pottstown, PA Categories: Landscaping Design, Patio, Hardscaping, Sitting/Retaining Wall, Outdoor Lighting, Plantings Products/Materials – PA Irregular Flagstone, Western Mountain Flagstone...
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Landscaping Trends for 2022 and Review of 2021

Another year flew by and uncertain times continue….all of it leaving an impact on the ways we see and use our outdoor space.  The...
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Gravel Gardening….Beautiful, Low Maintenance & Water Wise

After being in the landscaping business for over 20 years, Whitehouse Landscaping has transformed and maintained thousands of landscapes and turned the impossible into...
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Mulch, Stone or Groundcover for Your Landscape. Which Is Best?

We all want clean, beautiful beds on our property but the question is what type of material will work best for your yard?  The...
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Choosing Between a Flagstone Patio or Paver Patio? Which Is Right for You?

Chester Springs flagstone patio and fire pit. Installing a patio in Pottstown, Gilbertsville, Chester Springs, Malvern or nearby communities is not only exciting in...
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Perennial Plant of the Year for 2022 – Easy Care, Little Bluestem Ornamental Grass

There are many cultivars of Little Bluestem. This one is Prairie Winds 'Blue Paradise' . Photo courtesy of Proven Winners The Perennial Plant Association...
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A Dwarf Arborvitae for Small Gardens – Tater Tot Arborvitae

Tater Tot Arborvitae. Photo: Proven Winners The Tater Tot Arborvitae is a great addition to any garden for lots of reasons.  Typically when you...
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How to Plan for the Perfect Patio Design for Your Family

Patio space in Phoenixville accommodates room for conversation and a bar. You’ve made the decision to add a patio to your yard.  Congratulations!  Now...
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How to Landscape a Sloped Yard for Your Pottstown, Douglassville or Chester Springs Home

It’s not unusual for properties in the Pottstown, Douglassville and Chester Springs  areas to have a sloping terrain.  A steep incline at first seems...
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Landscape Design Case Study in Elverson, PA: A Backyard/Front Yard Transformation (with Before and After Photos)

Front Yard 'Before' in Elverson, PA Date:  Summer of 2021 Location: Elverson, PA Categories: 2D Design, Landscaping, Walkway, Retaining Wall, Hardscaping, Patio Products/Materials:  Techo...
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4 Best Landscaping Tips to Help Sell Your Home in Collegeville or Phoenixville, PA

By properly edging, mulching and planting flowers your landscape beds will increase your curb appeal a lot. If you’re thinking about selling your home...
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Backyard Landscaping Ideas for Your Pottstown, PA Home

After being cooped up inside 6 months of the year, we’ll all anxious to spend our warmer months outdoors in our backyard.  It’s then...
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