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…
Gardening Guide & Tips for August
August is the best month for seeding. Grass seeding and lawn renovations can be done from mid August through mid October, but you will have a new lawn much faster if seeding is done between…
Gardening Guide & Tips for July
Summer is a good time to upgrade your hardscaping: Install new walkways and patios, build walls, and correct water erosion and flooding problems. Call us during July and mention this web page for a free hardscaping…
Gardening Guide & Tips for June
This is the month when most perennial flower gardens reach their peak bloom. Unfortunately the weeds are growing at the same time! Weeds can be sprayed with ‘Round-Up’ or ‘Weed-be-Gone’, but be careful not to…
Gardening Guide & Tips for May
Dogwoods, Azaleas and Rhododendrons bloom, Irises and Peonies open out, and Tulips are in full blossom! May is one of our most colorful months. There is of course lots to do in the garden! As…
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…