Working with a professional landscape designer can be a very rewarding experience. Professional designers turn your ideas into reality and can avoid costly mistakes in the process. They consider the site, seasonal changes, plant requirements, spacing, wildlife, and your vision, and put it all on paper. A designer is a person trained in horticulture who can dream up beautiful and …
Professional gardeners have developed many time saving hacks to get the most out of their efforts. Use these tips to help you work smarter, not harder, towards a beautiful, well-kept, and healthy garden. Use the Right Tool Good hand tools are a gardener’s best friend. For example, high-quality pruners last for years and make pruning much easier than using dull …
Spring is the time of year for property cleanups and mulching beds. When it comes to mulching, there is more to know than you might initially think. Follow some advice from the experts to select the right type, do it correctly, and spend your money wisely. Described below are some of the benefits of mulch, types of mulch, problems caused …
With larger and more frequent storms, it is important to understand how to manage drainage and erosion on your property. Learn the do’s and don’ts of managing stormwater by reading these tips! Drainage Drainage is the act of removing water from a site. If done too quickly, drainage causes erosion. If done too slowly, yards and basements are soggy and …
Set yourself up for an easier, more successful springtime with these six winter gardening tasks.
our teamJennifer NicholsPRESIDENTJennifer has been involved in horticulture for over 25 years. In addition to owning and operating GreenWeaver Landscapes, she currently sits on the Middletown Twp., Delaware County Environmental Advisory Council, serves on the Board of Directors of the CRC Watersheds Association, and volunteers for the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter Southeastern Political Action Committee. She holds a Certificate of …
our processView our Portfolio of WorkFree ConsultationMeet GreenWeaver, and tell us about your project! We want to know about you and your property so we can best meet your needs. We’ll discuss goals, budget, and timeline, and determine which of our services – design, landscape installation, property stewardship, or gardening – is the right solution for you.Design ProposalGreenWeaver puts together …
If there is one landscape design request I receive more than any other, it’s, “… and I want it to be low maintenance.” Why not? Most people don’t want to spend their evenings and weekends weeding. So here’s how I respond and how I plan my designs. First, there’s no such thing as a “no maintenance garden”. There will always …
As someone who has been in the landscape industry for many years, I have often heard that good landscaping increases property values 15%. Upon a quick internet search, I found numbers ranging from 8% to 20%. Regardless of actual numbers, in real estate, professionals consistently recommend increasing the curb appeal of your home. So what steps should you take to …
Meadow InstallationNative wildflower and warm-season grass meadows are an open invitation to birds and pollinators and are a wonderful addition to larger properties. GreenWeaver’s expertise will guide the installation and establishment of your meadow and add life and movement to your property, while reducing the need for mowing. GreenWeaver selects a custom plant palette for each site and develops an …