Patio Design Ideas for this Season
Are you interested in changing the look of your backyard this upcoming spring? Whether you just moved in or the existing landscape is outdated, we provide all of the resources to help you plan out and install the perfect backyard space for all of your family and friends to enjoy. We are a designer and […]
LANDSCAPE TIPS: Dealing with Problem Areas in Your Yard
Problem areas in any existing landscape can be troublesome for even the savviest of gardeners and/or do it yourselfers. The size and location of the area, along with the size of rocks or types of weeds come into play when coming up with a final solution. Below are a few areas that give homeowners trouble […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Holly
During the holiday season, holly beautifies households around the world. With its bright red berries and deep green leaves, this plant has been used as a symbol of Christmas for many years. There are between 400 to 600 different species of holly with sizes that range from small shrubs to large trees. Most hollies are […]
Using Boulders in the Landscape
Natural stone is among one of the most beautiful additions to any landscape. Using it as a landscape element is very common and very popular in our region of the US. Since the Lehigh Valley is nestled between several mountainous areas, where rivers pass through, access to boulders and other natural stone is easy and […]
6 Plants that add winter interest.
In Eastern PA, deciduous trees and shrubs are without their leaves for about six months out of the year. All perennials become spent after the first frost and start to bounce back in spring. Luckily, we have a large amount of evergreen plants available in our area to act as the “workhorse” for the winter […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: HYDRANGEA
The flower display of the Hydrangea is incredible. Known for their beautiful blooms, the Hydrangea is one of the most loved plants throughout the world. Native to Japan, this plant has an abundance of different species with a variety of cultivars that are available as ornamental plants here. The most common species include H. macrophylla […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Hosta
The versatility of the Hosta is immense! A very hardy plant that is used in both sunny and shaded areas, the Hosta is one of the most reliable perennials out there. Named after the Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas Host, Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as plantain lilies. Native to northeast Asia (China, […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Daylily
The daylily has often been termed “the perfect perennial” due to its resistant and attractive flower blooms. Daylilies are actually not considered “true lilies”. They are part of the genus Hemerocallis meaning “day beauty” in Greek. Available in a variety of colors, shades, and combinations, daylilies are a vibrant addition to your outdoor living space. […]
Raised Planting Beds
Raised bed gardening or landscaping is when the soil is formed in any shape that is six inches to waist high above the surrounding soil. The bed can be raised by a variety of materials like wood, rock, or concrete block. Depending on what you are using the bed for will determine the material that […]
PLANT SPOTLIGHT: Forsythia
The bright yellow blooms of forsythia are amazing! While most other plants are still dormant from the winter freeze, forsythia creates an anticipation for the warmer months by bursting into color during the early weeks of spring. Forsythia is one of the first deciduous flowering shrubs to bloom in Northeast Pennsylvania. All varieties prefer full sun but […]