Mosquitoes can disrupt your time outdoors. Mosquitoes make it tough to enjoy your yard. These blood-thirsty insects are a real burden and at times, you feel defenseless in being able to control their population. But good news…there are steps you can take to protect your yard from these annoying insects. Take action now, and prevent […]
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A carefully planned patio design adds functionality and beauty to your Chester or Montgomery County home. For over 15 years, Whitehouse Landscaping has been in the business of designing and building beautiful and long lasting outdoor living spaces for homeowners in Malvern, Downingtown and Glenmoore. Patios have become the hub of activity geared towards entertaining
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Retaining wall and walkway in Malvern complement landscaping Hardscaping is a patio, wall, water feature, walkway or any permanent fixture that is installed using natural or man-made, non-living materials. Stone and pavers are definitely two of the most popular hardscaping materials being used today. Hardscaping defines the function of any outdoor space. Walkways take you
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Look for these no-hassle annuals at your favorite garden center. Full sun means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Annuals are easy to grow and guarantee you color all summer long. Just pop them in the ground and watch them grow fast and bloom to their heart’s content all season long. For our busy
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Pottstown patio design. Patios designs are limitless. Deciding between a patio or a deck is a common dilemma that homeowners face when expanding their outdoor living area. Clients in Wayne, Malvern, Downingtown and Chester Springs often ask our opinion and we never have one stock answer because every home has a different situation and location.
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Spotted Lanternflies. Photo Penn State Ext. The Spotted Lanternfly has been identified in many neighborhoods of Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. ( Governor Tom Wolf has placed 13 counties around and including the Philadelphia area under quarantine, a move designed to stop the pest from spreading any further. It may be already too late; the
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Discussing a realistic budget is usually the most awkward part of a meeting with a landscape contractor. Mostly because of not knowing what landscaping costs are and the hidden hear that a $ figure could possibly inflate a quote. I also have dealt with home renovation type contractors and wanted them to work up their
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At Whitehouse Landscaping, the only thing we love more than outdoor living spaces is spending time with our families. This blog focuses on outdoor winter activities for kids. Life is good when you see children playing happily outside. As a landscape company in southeastern Pennsylvania, we’re in the business of creating great outdoor spaces to
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Wonderful outdoor living space with patio, sitting wall and fire pit. Patio pavers add warmth and elegance to your property. Are you thinking about adding a patio where you can entertain family and friends and unwind after a long day at work? Are you already envisioning walking out your back door and stepping onto a gorgeous
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Small patio with water feature in Phoenixville, PA Not all of us are blessed with the perfect size yard. Do you ever feel your smaller size yard restricts how you entertain or do you just wish you had a bigger yard for your family? With a little bit of planning, a good landscape plan can
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Questions to Ask a Hardscape Contractor A successful patio, walkway or retaining wall installation can provide many years of enjoyment. However, choosing a professional hardscape contractor can be challenging. Ideally, you want someone you can trust, who will listen to you, and shares your vision. So how do you choose a hardscape contractor who
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Beautyberry. Pixabay Photo If your home in Montgomery, Chester or Berks County looks drab in the fall, then perhaps this is the year to add some fall impact to your landscape. Fall stirs up thoughts of those rich, warm hues of reds, golds and oranges, balanced by more subtle shades of tans and bronze. Planting
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