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Cherry Laurels Are Attractive and Reliable Evergreen Shrubs

Cherry Laurel shrubs make excellent additions to just about any landscape.   They are attractive, reliable and useful in many landscape situations.     As landscape designers,...
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Things I Wish I Had Known When I Planted My First Flower Garden

Darlene Hofmeister volunteers as our guest blogger.  She is a lifelong gardener, and is a Master Gardener through Penn State Cooperative Extension’s program.  Her...
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Patio Under Deck Extends Outdoor Living Space

Flagstone patio with fireplace in Gilbertsville, PA Don’t Waste Your Under Deck Space One hidden spot in a landscape that is often overlooked is...
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Design Tip – Plant in Masses

Mass plantings of shrubs and flowers in Malvern, PA Mass planting creates great visual impact Do you enjoy browsing at a nursery, buying a...
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5 Easy Ideas for Boosting Curb Appeal

Improving your home’s curb appeal improves its value Are you unhappy with the way your house looks?     Well join the club!  Most homeowners think...
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2017 PHS Gold Medal Winners

Crape Myrtle blossom. Pixabay photo Chosen for Beauty, Performance and Hardiness in our Region The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that...
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Color of the Year Connects Us with Nature

Greenery is the Pantone’s Choice for 2017   Ever year the Pantone Color Institute, the ‘global color authority”, selects a color of the year...
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Outdoor Living Trends for 2017

Outdoor Fire Pit for Pottstown Client What new horizons for you in 2017?  Check out these landscaping trends and see if you’re inspired to...
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Best Way to Protect Your Trees and Shrubs from Ice and Snow

Use upward motion with broom to remove heavy, wet snow. Ready for snow this winter?  Hurricane Schwartz predicts that the snow fall for 2017...
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How to Care for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

Now is the time to decorate your home for Christmas and what better way to do that than to purchase a tree from a...
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How to Protect Your Tender Bulbs Over Winter

Cut back foliage 2 to 3 inches Fall is the time to think about digging out any annual bulbs you may have.  These include...
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Preparing Your Yard for Winter

While baseball season hits the homestretch and football season is just warming up, it's time to put your yard to rest for the winter....
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