Many homeowners complain how little privacy their backyards offer. While wishing for more privacy, they are not anxious to ‘fence’ themselves in from their neighbors completely. There are numerous landscaping solutions to achieve privacy. By using combination of strategies to block, divert, or steal views, your backyard can be a haven without walls. In addition […]
Need Privacy? Create Living Screens Read More »
If you’re thinking about adding a new landscape design & build feature to your property, a renovation to your existing landscaping or are simply looking for yard solutions, the first thing you do is to call a few landscaping companies to schedule a consultation. Whitehouse Landscaping offers free consultations. When you contact us, we will
Landscape Design-Build Consultations Read More »
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. But Panicle Hydrangeas in particular are extremely reliable and require little maintenance. It’s true that many hardy hydrangeas including paniculatas can get very large but breeders have developed dwarf and more
Plants We Love…Hydrangea Paniculatas Read More »
Image: Pixabay Kids Benefit Immeasurably from Playing Outside When you think back to your childhood what do you remember? Is it the Saturday you stayed inside and did puzzles and watched TV or was it something that happened outside? I bet it is something that happened outside. Maybe it was climbing your favorite tree, wading
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 landscaping unique and add curb appeal, then consider incorporating some River Rock into your landscaping design plans. Not only does it add some visual interest, it also offers a simple, economical
Landscaping with River Rock Read More »
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 of us have been filled with anticipation to get the new plant in the ground and watch it flourish. Have you ever wondered, “What should I put in the bottom of
2 Important Rules for Planting Shrubs & Trees Read More »
Newly planted container for the sun. Are you planning to have some planted pots around your home this summer? Do you usually purchase the ‘grab-and-go containers’ that are well planted and beautiful. Or do you walk into a nursery and enjoy deliberating over color schemes and plant combinations. No matter how you pull together your
Ideas and Tips for Container Planters Read More »
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? No one enjoys the uncontrollable itching that comes with a mosquito bite. It’s enough to ruin a nice family barbecue. Now don’t get your hopes up that certain plants will eliminate
Plants that Mosquitoes Dislike Read More »
Add a burst of color to brighten up your landscape. For shrubs to earn our ‘fabulous’ label, we insist on ease of care. The last thing you want is a fussy shrub that spreads like wildfire and becomes a maintenance nightmare. Keep in mind what your particular needs are before buying a plant. Are you
Nine Fabulous Flowering Shrubs Read More »
Native columbine. Photo Pixabay Everybody is talking about native plants in our landscapes. Why? What are native plants? Native plants are plants that have evolved in a particular place over a long enough period of time to develop complex and essential relationships with the physical environment and other organisms in an ecological community. Why is
What’s All the Buzz about Native Plants? Read More »
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 nutrient supply is inadequate so a gardener can supplement the soil with fertilizer. Now is the time to find out the make-up of your soil so you can provide optimal conditions
The Importance of Soil Testing in Your Landscape Plan Read More »
Does your yard look like a mini lake after a heavy rain? Do your plants and lawn struggle to grow because of wet areas? Do you have erosion and migrating soil and mulch? If your yard doesn’t effectively drain during wet periods, you’ve got drainage problems. However, you’ll be happy to know that most drainage
Yard Drainage Problems and How to Fix Them Read More »