Four Season Landscapes
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…
First in bloom! Early Spring Flowers
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…
Fall really is for planting!
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…
Deer Resistant Plantings
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. …
Creating Winter Interest
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…
The Importance of Mulching your Landscape
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…
Patios, Walls and Walkways
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),…
Screening Plantings – How to create privacy in your garden
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…
Swimming Pool Design
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…