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7 Ways Hardscaping Can Transform and Upgrade Your Backyard

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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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Spotted Lanternfly – An Invasive Pest Found in Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties

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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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Don’t Be Afraid to Discuss Your Budget with Your Landscape Contractor

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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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10 Questions You MUST Ask a Hardscape Contractor

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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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Create Yard Envy with These Front Yard Landscaping Design Tips

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Front yard landscaping in Chester Springs, Pa You don’t have to settle for a boring front yard!  Your front yard landscaping makes an impression on everyone who passes by in addition to giving a welcoming feeling to all who visit. It’s the first thing you notice when you return home from work every day. “Coming

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Pollinators 101

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Bees carry pollen over their entire body as they fly from flower to flower. Pixabay photo Darlene Hofmeister volunteers as our guest blogger.  She is a lifelong gardener and Master Gardener through Penn State Cooperative Extension’s program.  She is currently participating in the PA Master Naturalists program through the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy.  Her love of

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