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Category: Seasonal Tips

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Four Season Landscapes

August 12, 2022Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

Four season landscapes look great every day of the year! As you look out from the kitchen window in winter,  the evergreens and hollies are spectacular in the snow. Come spring, the daffodils, azaleas and…

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Fall really is for planting!

August 1, 2022Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

You may have heard the phrase: “Fall is for Planting”.  Is this true and is it better to plant in the fall or in the spring? We have seen for over 30 years that plants…

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First in bloom! Early Spring Flowers

March 15, 2021Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

How to have plants in bloom in your early spring garden before everyone else! Driving around the suburbs you may marvel at the stunning early spring flowers in a neighbour’s yard, and wish you had…

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Deer Resistant Plantings

February 1, 2016Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

We have had considerable success designing deer resistant plantings of shrubs, trees and flowers. Deer have become an immense problem for many homeowners living in Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties, and the Main Line, PA. …

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Creating Winter Interest

January 29, 2016Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

Although we spend more time outdoors the rest of the year, it is still nice to have attractive views from our windows in the winter!   We also want our house to look good in the…

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The Importance of Mulching your Landscape

April 18, 2015Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

Mulching your plantings will save on watering in hot weather, and help to stifle weeds. We recommend double shredded hardwood bark mulch for shrubs, and ‘mushroom soil’ for flower beds. A 2 or 3 inch…

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Patios, Walls and Walkways

April 10, 2015Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

Patios provide an attractive area to entertain, cook, relax, read, and have parties.  The design of patios has to take into consideration many factors such as:  The choice of materials, (natural stone, pavers or brick),…

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Screening Plantings – How to create privacy in your garden

April 1, 2015Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

What do you see when you look out from your home, and when you are relaxing or entertaining in your yard?  Is it time to improve your view? Screening plantings can improve your lifestyle by…

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Swimming Pool Design

March 15, 2015Andrew SavinsonSeasonal Tips

STOP!!! Before you call the pool companies call us! (If you are in the middle of the project, or staring at a hole in the ground we can still help!) We can save you lots…

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