Isn’t it the dream to walk out into your garden after a long northeastern winter and see dozens of young plant life emerging at the start of spring? Wouldn’t you love to spend less time in the “outdoor” department every season and more time enjoying the fruits of a beautifully curated garden? One of the best paths to low-maintenance, high-impact, and thriving home gardens is knowing what to plant for your microclimate. Native plants are a great way to make the most of your outdoor space while giving back to the native pollinators and wildlife that make the Philadelphia-area unique. 

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Let’s talk about dirt. Seasoned gardeners may recoil at calling soil dirt, but it’s essential to make a few key distinctions. Gardening enthusiasts will tell you that dirt has no place in gardening. Dirt is the grime and dust that collects on belongings, while soil is the life-sustaining sustenance that vegetables, trees, shrubs, and many plants derive their nutrients from. Soil is a blend of sand, silt, and other organic matter, and it’s best for in-ground planting.

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A deck is a great outdoor space to spend your afternoons with family and friends. To maximize your deck, ensure you carry out regular cleaning and maintenance work. A well-maintained deck doesn’t only enhance your home’s curb appeal but also its value.

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Mulch is a popular landscape feature that helps property owners reduce weeds and support the soil’s ability to retain moisture. There are many kinds of mulch, but people must first decide whether to install organic or inorganic mulch in their landscape. Often, the choice is an aesthetic one. Within each category, there are many different mulch options to choose from. Here, we’ll explore these two categories of mulch so you can choose the best solution for your property.

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If your property contains hills and slopes, it could benefit from a retaining wall. In fact, in some cases, these landscape features are essential. A retaining wall is a structure that blocks the erosion of soil. It effectively holds the earth in place so that your soil doesn’t slide down a slope with erosion. Depending on the wall’s size, these features can also enhance landscape privacy and its aesthetic appeal. If you’re wondering if your landscape could benefit from retaining walls, the following information can help you decide.

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