Why Plant in Fall The weather is more congenial for planting than it is in spring. The threat of drought and intense summer heat is over. The soil is still warm and the mild weather gives the plantings an opportunity to send out new roots and establish themselves in the soil. In addition, the green […]
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Landscape Lighting Increases Home Safety and Beauty All Year Long. Hate getting home from work when it’s dark outside? Why not accent your home with outdoor lighting. There are four great reasons to consider professional landscape lighting. Beautification. Dramatize trees, highlight favorite shrubs or accent a snowy landscape. Make your home a welcoming place to
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Pottstown dry creek bed. A dry creek bed is a stone lined stream bed that mimics a natural stream. They are often the answer to problem areas in your landscape but can also be an eye catching focal point in your garden Wet, Swampy or Erosion Prone Areas These problem areas are headaches and need
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Landscaping…what value! But you first have to appreciate all the factors. Have you ever asked yourself why landscaping costs so much? Many homeowners are shocked when they receive a bid so I hope to shed a little light on the subject. Landscapers Bring Their Shop to You Landscapers, as well as many other professional services,
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Pergola Installed for Pottstown Commercial Site Pergolas add elegance to your patio and create a room-like effect. Pergolas are wonderful structures which create dramatic height to a space that may only have one flat dimension, such as a patio. They consist of posts and crossbeams that create an open roof. Reasons to Consider a Pergola
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Remove flowers from your annuals and perennials to promote new flower growth. WHY should I deadhead flowers? First and foremost, deadheading will promote new flower buds and prevent flowers from setting seed. All things in nature have a built in desire to reproduce offspring. Flower plants are no exception. Inside of the flower is
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Photo Credit: Pexels Proper Watering and Fertilizing Are Essential Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the colors, shapes and textures of the flowers you planted late spring. Two maintenance tips will reward you with a healthy and vibrant display. When to Water The most common cause of poor performance is
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Containers are an easy way to splash color on your deck, patio, walkway or existing beds this summer. We’ll share some important tips, however our best advice is: Be bold! Just dive in and if something doesn’t work out….replace it! Potting Up Your Pots Pro Tip #1 – Don’t use broken pottery pieces
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Vibernum berries. Photo Image: Pixabay Think multi-season interest when you go shrub shopping. A shrub that offers interest any day of the year is a winner! Viburnums are fantastic shrubs that produce showy, fragrant flowers in the spring and also offer colorful and delicious fruit for birds in the fall. Some viburnums are deciduous
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Waterfall off a patio in Malvern, PA Discover the Beauty, Elegance and Ease of Maintenance in a Pondless Waterfall Water features, and especially pondless waterfalls, are a popular design element in backyard landscapes. So if you’re looking for that unique feature that would distinguish your yard from other homes in your neighborhood plus afford your
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Japanese Maple Tree. Photo Pixabay We love this little tree for their striking foliage color and their shape and size add a visual punch to a small garden. If you’re looking for a small tree (5 to 8 feet) that will add four-season interest in your garden, then definitely make space for a Japanese maple
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Discover the beauty, durability and warmth of pavers. The practice of installing pavers on a gravel base has been around for thousands of years. Romans built the first system of paver roads about 2,000 years ago. And in colonial times, Americans built cobblestone roads. Pavers Interlocking concrete pavers are the most popular material for patios
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