Landscaping Services

Design, installation, and maintenance in Lancaster & Harrisburg, PA

Soft scaping elements

The living components of your landscape that grow and change over time.

Planting

Selecting and placing trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover that are suited to the environment.

Lawn Care

Seeding, sodding, and maintaining lawns for healthy, vibrant turf.

Maintenance

Ongoing tasks like pruning, fertilizing, and weeding to keep the landscape healthy.

Planning and design principles

Creating cohesive, balanced landscapes that enhance your property

Assessment and Analysis

Before designing, we understand your site by evaluating its current state, identifying existing conditions like utilities, drainage, and sun exposure, and assessing your needs and desires.

Unity and Balance

All parts of the design should feel connected through consistent materials, colors, or repeating forms. Balance can be symmetrical (mirroring elements) or asymmetrical (using different objects with similar visual weight).

Focal Points

Create strong visual interest by placing a key feature, such as a specimen tree, sculpture, or water feature, in a prominent location to draw the eye.

Scale and Proportion

Ensure that elements in your landscape are appropriately sized relative to each other and to the overall space and your house.

Rhythm and Repetition

Create a sense of movement and unity by repeating elements like plant forms, colors, or materials throughout the design. The "rule of three" suggests arranging elements in groups of three for visual appeal.

Simplicity and Variety

Avoid clutter by keeping the design simple but use variety in plants and materials to add visual interest. Combine different colors, textures, and forms, and stagger plant heights.

Function and Transition

Ensure the design serves its purpose, whether it's for recreation, privacy, or aesthetics. This includes planning for pathways, seating areas, and the specific functions of plants. Create smooth transitions between different areas or features of the landscape, which helps connect the various parts of the design.

Rules for choosing landscaping elements

Smart planning ensures your landscape thrives for years to come

Planning and Analysis

Create a plan and set a budget before buying anything
Perform a site analysis: map sunlight patterns, test soil pH and drainage, identify topography
Establish a style and function that complements your home's architecture

Choosing Plants

Choose the "right plant for the right place" for your USDA hardiness zone
Incorporate variety for year-round interest with different colors, textures, and heights
Plan for mature size to avoid future overcrowding and maintenance problems
Consider native plants that are hardier and require less maintenance

Landscaping maintenance

Landscaping maintenance includes routine tasks like mowing, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, and debris removal to keep an outdoor space healthy, safe, and attractive. The "rules" for landscaping can be formal—set by a homeowners' association (HOA) or local regulations—or general best practices for proper plant care.