Spring is All hands on deck with preparing our gardens and landscapes with mulch and fertilizers but is that it..!? game over?? Absolutely not. The months of June and July in south eastern Pennsylvania have an equal importance in maintaining the overall health and well-being of your properties beauty. Scouting for insects, controlling weeds and pruning are all on the [...]
Landscaping is investment ..not an inexpensive one either… So how can we protect our investment with our changing climate and extended periods of dry - extreme conditions? A garden landscape needs to be thought of like other structural forms, such as a Home. A solid foundation is where it most start. In this case , good nutrient rich well draining [...]
It’s that time again when we look ahead to some of the trends the industry experts see gaining popularity in the Green industry. Sustainability-conservation should always be a priority for us in the landscaping world and this year’s trend follows that mantra. ELABORATE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES In recent years we have seen an uptick in outdoor spaces used as extensions [...]
Winter Pruning What and Why February is a great time to start pruning most trees and shrubs. There are several reasons to prune now, such as removing dead wood, shaping a tree or shrub before leaves emerge , making it easy to see stem shape like cris crossing branches, damaged and diseased stems. Prune Dead Wood and Foliage [...]
With over 150 species and various cultivars, there is a viburnum for almost every garden. Many viburnums are native to north America and provide beauty and often fragrant flowers and food for songbirds. The larger viburnums can make for great hedges and screens along a property edge. Today’s spotlight is on four of the “smaller” viburnums native to the eastern [...]
There is a magic formula in almost all container gardens and flower pot designs: Thriller + Filler + Spiller. The “thriller” is usually a big focal point plant in the center. The “fillers” are secondary plants that make the planting look full and vibrant. The “spillers” are plants that offer added dimension and interest by spilling over the edges. Now [...]
The winter chill is still with us, but spring isn’t far away. Soon our attention will be on beautiful blooms and lush green lawns and shrubs, but to wake them up, there are a few first steps to keep in mind. Do Some Cleaning The first step in preparing your lawn and gardens is to clean up any leftover leaves, [...]
As the holiday season winds down and winter is in full swing, it’s easy to think you have plenty of time to plan your new outdoor project. The reality, however, is that the clock is ticking! With the supply and labor challenges of the past few years, most reputable contractors are scheduling work months in advance, and Native Designs is [...]
November is a beautiful time of the year when leaves are changing colors, but it’s also time to start preparing our landscapes before winter. Here are several things to consider doing this November Remove leaves from your lawn and gardens to prevent dead spots from matted leaves. Removing leaves from your gardens will also discourage damage caused by rodents taking up [...]
Fall Is for Planting and Turf Care I’m often asked, “How often should I aerate my lawn?” The simple answer is most lawns benefit from aeration once a year, but twice a year won’t hurt it, but keep reading. Some of the Benefits of Aeration Include: Improved air exchange between the atmosphere and the soil which leads to better root [...]
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