Flagstone patio with fireplace in Gilbertsville, PA Don’t Waste Your Under Deck Space One hidden spot in a landscape that is often overlooked is the space under the deck. It tends to be a catch all for outdoor sporting equipment, wading pools, garden hoses and anything that doesn’t quite fit in the garage. But if […]
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Mass plantings of shrubs and flowers in Malvern, PA Mass planting creates great visual impact Do you enjoy browsing at a nursery, buying a new plant and planting it in an empty spot in the garden. This is called specimen planting and is a popular style of planting. But have you ever seen a garden
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Improving your home’s curb appeal improves its value Are you unhappy with the way your house looks? Well join the club! Most homeowners think their landscaping is boring so we thought we’d give you some curbscaping ideas that will grab the eyes of your neighbors. Adding just one or two key elements to your current
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Crape Myrtle blossom. Pixabay photo Chosen for Beauty, Performance and Hardiness in our Region The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that are easy to grow, pest free, and add beauty to the landscape for many seasons. If you are thinking about adding a new plant to your garden next spring, you might
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Greenery is the Pantone’s Choice for 2017 Ever year the Pantone Color Institute, the ‘global color authority”, selects a color of the year that reflects what is taking place in the world. They claim their choice goes way beyond an aesthetic color to shake up the new year, but rather is a color that
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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 add one to your outdoor living area. Some of these trends are what we see and observe from our clients and their requests. Other ideas come from the Garden Media Group
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Use upward motion with broom to remove heavy, wet snow. Ready for snow this winter? Hurricane Schwartz predicts that the snow fall for 2017 in the Philadelphia region will be between 30 – 35 inches. Snow may be fun for kids and beautiful to adults as it falls, but a small amount of snow combined
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Now is the time to decorate your home for Christmas and what better way to do that than to purchase a tree from a local Christmas tree farm. You can definitely be assured of getting a fresh tree if you cut your own. But if it’s more convenient to purchase a pre-cut tree, there are
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Cut back foliage 2 to 3 inches Fall is the time to think about digging out any annual bulbs you may have. These include cannas, gladiolas, elephant ears and dahlias. They are a wonderful, showy addition to your containers and borders summer and fall, but simply cannot survive the prolonged freezing temperatures of winter. When to
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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. Spend some prep time now to set yourself up for success next spring. Checklist of Chores Before the Snow Flies Make sure your hoses are emptied and stored. Do any last
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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 and driving around we are treated to some awesome fall colors. Many different experts give their opinions as to when our leaves will reach their peak and what kind of show
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Mixed bulbs – Jonathan Wright, Chanticleer Garden Put your sleeping pots to work this winter! Nothing says “welcome spring” like the blooms of tulips, daffodils and hyacinth. Imagine how nice your patio, deck or front porch would look with a pot of seasonal color. If you’re planning to plant bulbs in your beds or landscape,
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