Field Notes
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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... -
Leave the Leaves in the Landscape! If you are one of the many people that thinks the fall leaves are...
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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,... -
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You may have received a sheet of paper after your landscape installation with instructions for "Proper Watering Technique" and... -
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... -
If there’s one landscape design request I receive more than anything, it’s “…and I want it to be low... -
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 find ourselves planning for spring and summer projects. Often,... -
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...
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