The time has come, you have reached the time in your life when you enjoy outdoor living, entertaining, and taking pride in your home from the inside out. Taking the leap to have a paver patio is no light decision. It is something that has to be planned, budgeted and...

Looks can be deceiving and with all these TV makeover shows, I have yet to see a patio that is executed properly.  Not only does it have to function and look good, but it must be practical and long-lasting as well.  A lot of what we see on TV is staged and isn’t a...

When you are passing by a house what is the first thing you see? Some people may say the style and others may say the nice car in the driveway, but most individuals are drawn to the curb appeal of a property. Not only are healthy plants and trees pleasing to the eye,...

Spring has sprung! Your lawn and landscaping calls out to you with the promise of a great summer filled with excitement and beautiful color. As the weather continues to get warmer, it's time to breath new life into your dormant garden and turn it into a relaxing...

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, which means spring is just around the corner. With only twenty days left until the official start of the season, it is time to think about the health of your lawn again.  During the winter we experience shorter days and frigid...

Winter is officially here and once again, everyone has forgotten how to drive in the snow! No one likes driving in the snow and sometimes it doesn’t matter if you have 4-wheel drive or not, you are going to be slipping and sliding all over the road. Since we live in...

There as been a lot of talk about the Spotted Lanternfly this year and its destruction. Thinking we are in the clear from the annoying pest until next Spring we find out they could ruin our CHRISTMAS!!!! Social media has been blowing up over the Spotted lanternfly and...

 This Summer has been one of the wettest in recorded history in Berks county. If this trend continues into the Winter months, I would advise investing in a snow shovel or 5! No one really knows what the Winter will bring, but that doesn’t mean we should get...

Tree of Heaven, sounds like a fantastic plant! It must be great with a name like that.  Beautiful fall color, large white bursts of blooms, easy to grow, hard to kill?   HAULT!!!!! EASY TO GROW, HARD TO KILL!  Does this sound too good to be true? Well, it is!   The...

A trees long term health begins before planting. Tree selection is the most important step in choosing a species that has a mature size appropriate for the space.  Next, inspect the tree to make sure that it has a proper root ball and branching structure.  An...