IN SEASON
Fall Leaves: Love Them and Leave Them!
If you are one of the many people that thinks the fall leaves are beautiful, but hate raking or blowing them to the curb, we have some advice for you…leave them! Leaf removal is not only unneces...
Safe Landscape Practices -Covid-19
The last several weeks have been challenging for us all and many small businesses are rising to the occasion. While each industry is different, we are very fortunate that landscaping is classified ...
Attract Amphibians with your Landscape
In Pennsylvania there are more than 30 species of amphibians. You may find many of these species in your garden, neighborhoods, and parks. Attract amphibians to your property by learning about them...
How to Solve Drainage and Erosion Problems
With larger and more frequent storms, it is important to understand how to manage drainage and erosion on your property. Read on to learn the do’s and don’ts of managing stormwater! Drainage Draina...
Watering Tips for your Landscape
Of all the watering tips we offer as landscape professionals, the most important one is to follow the adage, ‘Right plant, right place”. Appropriate design and plant selection ensures your garden b...
Avoid These Common Landscape Mistakes
Whether you take care of your own property, or you have someone maintain it for you, there are common mistakes we frequently see in the landscape. Learn to avoid these landscape mistakes and save y...
Fireflies: Nature’s Luminaries
When I decided to write about fireflies, I thought I would write a short, inspiring, little article about how these magical insects light up summer nights. But like many subjects in environmental...
12 Gardening Tips for June
Perform the Chelsea Chop by cutting back certain perennials by 1/3′. If done in early June, your plants will have a later or longer bloom time and a bushier habit. Try this with asters, Black-eyed ...
Add Some Flavor to Your Landscape
Add Edible Plants With Trees One way to add edible plants is to plant native, ornamental trees such as Serviceberries (Amelanchier sp.) and Pawpaws (Asimina triloba). They are both mid-sized and fi...
Attracting Birds to your Yard
Several years ago, I read my 11-year-old son’s persuasive essay explaining why spring is the best season. His three arguments were based on sports, weather, and birds. It caused me to wonder, why...
