7 Reasons to Plant a Shade Hosta Garden
We asked our landscape designers for 7 reasons a shade hosta garden would be a perfect addition to a landscape, and then provided a rough guide for our DIY audience looking to install one. 1. Versatility in Design: Hostas come in an array of colors, sizes, and textures, allowing for creative garden designs that can […]
What Your Garden Means: The Symbolism Behind Flowers, Flower Colors, and More!
Have you ever stared at your garden wondering what different flowers symbolize and represent? Or what a white rose means compared to a red one? The plants we utilize in our landscapes, perennial gardens and annuals boxes have greater historical and psychological significance than we might realize. In this blog, we’ll explain the meanings behind five […]
Earth Day with Dreamworks & KidsGardening.org
Earth Day, an annual event first held on April 22, 1970, has grown to include a wide range of events that together involve over a billion people in more than 193 countries. We had the pleasure of celebrating Earth Day this year by creating an interactive landscape for the children at Philadelphia’s The Caring Center. This […]
New Homeowner’s Landscaping Check List
June was national homeowner month, and as you can see while driving throughout the area, many homes are for sale, or have been recently sold. Here’s a list to help these new Main Line families with making the most of their property’s landscape. Photo by Feverpitched/iStock / Getty Images 1. FULLY SURVEY YOUR NEW PROPERTY.This […]
Water In The Basement: It’s Not Just Moisture
Ever since the colonial era, basements throughout the Main Line have suffered from flooding. Penn Valley, Radnor, and Wynnewood have been hit especially hard throughout the years. Thankfully, the topography of the area limits the severity of flooding hazards, so we never find ourselves encountering disasters like those seen in coastal regions or along major […]
Boxwood Blight Update – February 2017
In the past, we’ve written briefly on the arrival of Boxwood Blight, a highly destructive plant disease, in Pennsylvania. Recently, we received information from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) confirming its presence in our region specifically. The PDA is taking this disease relatively seriously, as it spreads easily and is known for killing the […]
Lemon Ball 2017: Inspiration In The Big City
For those who don’t know the history behind Alex’s Lemonade Stand, we suggest you read about it here. It’s one of the most inspiring stories of human spirit you’ll ever come across. And we’re proud to be part of the organization’s annual fundraising event, the Lemon Ball , every year. As you may have seen […]
Fall Ornamentation
This time of year naturally lends us some unique plantings and materials to work with; cabbage and kale with its distinct foliage structure, corn stalks for height and natural texture, and gourds give a sculptural touch. As fall displays continue to be top of mind, we’ll explore these distinct elements that transform the look of […]
Springing Forward
Planning for Spring Blossoms As I sit here writing this, the sun has gone into hiding, it’s been raining consistently, and the high for today is maybe 59 degrees. Fall is definitely in full swing and in addition to scheduling fall displays, our Fine Garden Stylist, Mary is beginning to prepare for spring-flowering bulbs. So, […]
Fall In Love With Autumn Color
The Third Act Fall Color Prepares to Take Center Stage It seems like just yesterday we were talking about the symphony of spring and dining al fresco during warm summer nights. With the change of season, comes a change in scene. Before the chill of winter pulls the stage curtain closed, the third act opens […]