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The 2023 Tree Collection
Explore our list of trees chosen for their ability to thrive in our southwestern Pennsylvania soil and climate. As a third- and fourth-generation farming family, we’ve learned which plants do well in our area. We’ve paid careful attention to hardy new varieties and sentimental customer favorites. And today, we have...
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In the Garden: Fertilizing Trees
For healthy trees it’s great to fertilize in the spring and late fall. We love the Espoma line of organic fertilizers. Follow this link to see how easy it is!...
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Landscaping the Pond
So, you've just installed a water garden and you're wondering how to landscape around it without looking like the pond was a mistake or haphazard addition to your yard. A pond looks best if it appears to "belong" in your landscape....
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Tree of the Week – Crabapples
Crabapple trees in flower are a sight to behold. Their unrivaled spring beauty can take your breath away, frequently budding in one color with the flower opening in another. To add to their appeal, they perform again, in the fall, with a fabulous display of hanging showy fruit....
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Plants for Wet Soil
More water is always good for plants, right? Wrong! When water stands in the soil, air is displaced, which in turn smothers the plant roots. Once the roots are damaged many symptoms appear on leaves and shoots including wilting, marginal and inter-veinal browning of leaves (scorch), poor color and stunted...
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Winter Interest in the Garden
Many gardeners think of the fourth season as a time for rest, but winter can be interesting and fun to plan for a bold, appealing landscape. While most of us plan our landscapes for bloom times in spring and summer, there are many plants offering color and texture appeal for...
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Exciting Trees + Shrubs for 2018
March 13, 2018 Every year our Nursery Manager searches far and wide for a great selection of trees and shrubs, from the tried and true must-haves, to the unique and hard-to-find items that plant collectors seek. We asked our Nursery Manager, Vic, to give us his top picks to...
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