Field Notes

The new year sparks new goals. Start planning for a successful garden now with a little preparation and forethought. Get...

December is a great time to take advantage of the dormancy of the garden and catch up on those...

If you are one of the many people that thinks the fall leaves are beautiful, but hate raking or...

With the holidays around the corner, the last thing most of us are thinking about is the landscape. However,...

We're officially into fall and our gardens are gradually going to sleep-- but they won't go quietly! Watch over...

Stormwater is making the news! In the September 13, 2019 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Frank Kummer states “On average,...

GreenWeaver Landscapes designs grouping plants with similar cultural requirements, providing for long-term, low maintenance landscapes. However, during the first...

If you are a homeowner with a demanding schedule, an experienced horticulturist is a great asset to your garden....

Bluebirds are a symbol of happiness, springtime, and peace. They are also beneficial to our landscapes. Historically, both Native...

The common debate among the purchase of Christmas trees is whether you should purchase fresh cut or artificial trees....

While most of our landscapes are designed to be enjoyed during daylight hours, when autumn rolls around, we have...

It’s a great time of year to be outside.  Temperatures and humidity are lower, and we don’t need to...

Have you ever noticed that most causes have a ‘poster child’ which appeals to the masses?  In environmentalism, this...

Do any of the following describe your situation in the garden: You don’t mind doing yard work, but you aren’t...

If there is one landscape design request I receive more than any of the others, it’s, “... and I...

Now that spring is here it seems like potted plants are everywhere. Grocery stores, big box stores, and produce...

As someone who has been in the landscape industry for many years, I have often heard that good landscaping...

Even through these snowy winter days, we can’t help but plan for spring and summer projects. Often, the patio...

Do you have a child asking for pets that are just going to become another responsibility and give nothing...

Have you ever been to the Pennsylvania Farm Show? If not, you don’t know what you are missing. With...

I was recently asked if GreenWeaver installs outdoor lighting. Any good business person would immediately jump on this opportunity...

Designing a landscape is a lot like designing a kitchen or closet, right? We want to make the most...

So you think you’re out of the woods with deer damage now that leaves have fallen? Think again. Bucks...

While many of us learned long ago that the splendid fall color in leaves is created by a loss...

What are pesticides? Pesticides are products, natural or synthetic, that are designed to kill, prevent, repel, or mitigate pests. A...

Last September, I wrote an article on Monarch butterfly migration and noted that Monarch butterfly populations are in severe...

Mowing the lawn is wasteful. If you hire a service, you’re spending dollars and if you mow your own...

The problem with butterfly garden design these days is that they tend to be butterfly nightclubs. Basically, these gardens...

So your landscape is filling in, and it looks simply gorgeous, but for how long will it last? Often...

By now all of you GreenWeaver fans should have your native shade tree planted on the southwest corner of...

What a great time of year! Flowers are blooming, the weather is nice, days are longer, and one of...

Let’s face it, pruning can be a real pain in the . . . wrist – or hand --...

Go Philly! Did you know that the city of Philadelphia leads the nation in: Commuter Biking Per capita consumption of sweatshirts...

Every garden can benefit from a water feature. From still reflecting pools to vibrant fountains, water adds an important...

As much fun as it can be to work in the garden, we’re ultimately working to make it an...

Gardens are never static. Whether you started out with an excellent design and installation, or made smaller changes to...

Winter can be a harsh time for plants, whether it comes from the natural elements or human manipulation of...

Whether you can’t wait until the first flurries fall, or you spend the winter dreaming of the warmer days...

As we finish up 2014 and look towards 2015, it is a good time to review our habits and...

Although much of the landscape is going dormant this time of year, if you look closely, there are amazing...

Most gardeners know that fall is the time to plant bulbs. Daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips planted in the fall...

Can you name one of the most financially wasteful and environmentally harmful landscape practices that is common to our...

Fall in the mid-Atlantic is a beautiful time of year. We’re fortunate to have moderate temperatures before winter strikes,...

As the days grow shorter and the weather gets colder, both plants and animals need to adjust to these...

Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself. –Eleanor Roosevelt Whether you take...

Summer nights can be magical. Who doesn’t remember long summer nights as a kid, chasing fireflies, gazing at stars,...

Herbs are a wonderful way to connect to the outdoors. Whether you live in the city or suburbia, an...

London Grove Penn Oak- The Pennsylvania State Champion White Oak In our last “Field Notes”, Lee discussed the benefits of...

After this particularly rough winter, I find myself outside and enjoying the sun every chance I get. But heading...

If you have ever dug in your garden, and found thick white, soft bodied bugs just under the surface,...

I love rain gardens. I may be partial because over the last 4 years I’ve designed and built some...

Rain, Rain, Go Away?  In the mid-Atlantic region, we are actually lucky to get the rainfall that we do. ...

Everyone knows it was a tough winter in the mid-Atlantic with school closings, stressful commutes, and bitter cold weather,...

Amphibians are often overlooked in the grand scheme of landscaping; however, in Pennsylvania there are more than 30 species...

Some insects are simply fascinating.  Mourning Cloak butterflies are one of them.  A beautiful brown-red butterfly with cream colored...

Have you had enough of snow recently?  Do you have cabin fever?  Here are a couple of ideas to...

This article probably contains more information than you ever wanted (or cared) to know about mulch. However, if you...

As the days become longer and the soil begins to warm, perennials that have been dormant all winter begin...

When designing a garden during spring, summer, or fall, it is sometimes easy to forget what your garden will...

Winter is a time for rest and contemplation in the landscape. After the shifting and changing of colors in...

One of the best ways to bring movement and color to your yard in the winter is to attract...

Depending on the size of your property, there may be quite a number of gardening projects you can tackle...

I used to work at a flower shop in downtown West Chester. It was beautiful there every season, but...

When was the last time you drove over a bridge and appreciated a pretty stream below?  Or walked down...

I used to work at a garden center, where the owner almost disdainfully talked about horticulturists as ‘Latin speakers’. ...

Maybe you’ve noticed your neighbors’ properties covered in dirt at the end of the summer. For a week it...

When I decided to write about fireflies, I thought I would write a short, inspiring, little article about how...

A major aspect of sustainable landscaping is using native plants to support habitat. Although one goal is to support...

I recently read my 11-year-old son’s persuasive essay explaining why spring is the best season. His three arguments were based...

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” – Henry David Thoreau “In wildness is the preservation of the world.” Henry...