How to Turn Your Backyard into a Spa-Like Retreat
Decorating an outdoor space is a matter of taste. Fans of English gardens may go mad for tangles of roses and clematis, but other's may prefer the simplistic elegance found in resort spaces. If you can't get out of town this season—or just want to extend those...
Spring Plants That Always Please
Spring has sprung, and signs are definitely plentiful across Pennsylvania. But have they come to your backyard yet? We have already given suggestions on attracting butterflies and birds to your spring yard— by landscaping with specific plants. But what about plants...
How Lighting Can Put a Little Spring into Your Yard
Winter is coming to an end, and beautiful spring days are right around the corner. After being kept inside from the cold all winter, we all want to go back outside and enjoy our backyard as soon as possible! Outdoor lighting is all about that. Outdoor lighting has a...
5 Outdoor Upgrades to Start Planning Now
As the weather warms up and the sun stays out longer, families begin to gravitate outdoors. It’s also the time to sweep off the dust and dirt from our patios, polish up the grill, and look for ways to freshen up our outdoor spaces. Here are our top five outdoor...
Our Guide to Spring Cleaning Outdoors
It’s time to rake up those leaves and get back in the Spring of things! Tackle a little early spring maintenance now to get your yard ready for the growth spurt to come. Spring cleaning will be a breeze with this handy guide to remind you of all of those easy to...
5 Reasons Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Start Your Outdoor Planning
When the cold weather rolls in, thinking about your outdoor living spaces usually falls by the wayside. And once the snow hits the ground, the last thing you want to think about are outdoor projects, but in fact, we think this season is the best time to think about...
6 Tips to Prepare Your Landscape for Spring
Spring is almost here! While most homeowners are starting their spring cleaning now, it’s also a great time to get your yard in shape. In order to have the best-looking yard in the spring, it’s important to start early. Here’s PA Landscape Group’s top 6 tips to...
The Definitive Winter Landscape Checklist
The winter may not seem like an active time for your yard, but this is an ideal time to prepare your landscape for next year’s growing season. Just as your yard has four distinct seasons of growth and rest, it has four distinct seasons of landscape maintenance. Read...
Protect Your Outdoor Living Space Against Old Man Winter
You would never venture out into the harsh winter weather without proper protection, and your outdoor living space needs the same attention. Winter temperatures can be harsh and not just on your plants, shrubs, trees, and lawn. Your winter hardscapes can also be...
PA Landscape Group’s Top Hacks to Make Snow Removal a Breeze
If you are a Pennsylvania homeowner, chances are good you rue the winter. Not because the cold weather drives you out of your outdoor space (although, that’s pretty terrible too) but because of the white stuff that will soon cover your yard. All that snow has to go...
The Biggest Trends in Outdoor Living for 2018 According to Pinterest
Outdoor living today means a lot more than a few lounge chairs scattered across your patio. Homeowners are embracing the idea of outdoor “rooms.” They want the same amount of comfort and convenience from their porches and decks as they do their living rooms. Smart...
Host the Best Fall Bash in Your Outdoor Living Space with These Tips
Now that the mosquitoes have disappeared and the weather has cooled, spending time outside is a much more pleasant experience. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of autumn by opening your home and inviting friends and family to a fall-theme backyard...
Top Tips for a Healthy Fall Landscape
Fall can sometimes be the forgotten season when it comes to caring for your lawn and landscape. Many people just focus on cleaning up leaves and don't realize that their landscape still needs care in order to keep it in good health for the next spring. Preparing your...
Our 8 Favorite Flowers for Fall Planting + Some Tips for Getting Started
Most people think spring when they think planting. But fall is actually an ideal time for planting most spring-blooming bulbs, cool-season vegetables, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Summer’s heat is behind, the soil is still warm, and the next few months bring the...
PALG’s Big List of Fall Maintenance To-Dos
While fall’s gently tumbling leaves seem so peaceful, they can also be a wake-up call that winter is coming. It’s true that outdoor chores aren't as abundant as those of the spring and summer, but fall landscape maintenance tasks are just as important to the health...
You Can Count on Our Add-on Services
You’d be surprised how many times we get asked: “what else can you do besides hardscaping?” And our answer to that question is always “a lot!” Our list of add-on services is pretty extensive because we want to make sure our customers have everything they want in an...
Our Complete Guide to Outdoor Heating
Chilly fall (and winter) weather should not stop you from enjoying the beauty of your backyard. If you want to extend how long you can enjoy your long weekends on the patio, an outdoor heater may be exactly what you need. You can keep your family and guests more...
Our Top Cool-Weather Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Hello, Fall. Hello, football, camping, s’mores, pumpkins… (you get the idea). Fall means fun gatherings around your outdoor fireplace. Catching a game on your outdoor screen. And parties of course! All reasons to consider outdoor lighting to illuminate your outdoor...
An Expert Guide to Outdoor Audio and Video
Fall is a great time to catch up on your favorite TV shows, sports, games, and movies. Or perhaps you prefer to spend your time relaxing outside and listening to your favorite tunes. Whatever your preference, this is the season for you to take a little “me-time”. A...
5 Essential Tips to Get a Gorgeous Front Yard This Fall
Fall is the season to be outside, and while you are there it’s nice to admire the exterior of your home. When you do, you might find it is time to upgrade your outdoor space, to give it a little more curb appeal to welcome your guests in style. Or, perhaps to just...
The Ultimate Backyard Tailgating Guide
The best place to be on a fall weekend is surrounded by friends outside of a stadium. The loaded grilled, the fully stocked cooler and your favorite team’s fellow fans all combine to make the football experience something special. But for many of us, that is not a...
Ten Ideas for a Gorgeous Outdoor Kitchen
When designing an outdoor kitchen, we know beauty is equally important as functionality. There are many different design aspects you will need to take into consideration when planning a gorgeous space. Many of these are practical and include: positioning for utilities...
How to Turn Your Backyard into a Kid-Friendly Swimming Pool Paradise
It’s never too late to start planning your backyard paradise. Maybe this past summer break was the one you finally resolved to get that pool your family has always wanted. Kids love playing with water, so what better way to keep them entertained next summer than...
PALG’s Must-Do Summer Landscape Maintenance Checklist
There are several consistent landscape maintenance practices that need to be done on a fairly regular basis. But, just as your yard has four distinct seasons of growth and rest, it has four distinct seasons of additional requirements for landscape maintenance. And the...
The Best Ideas to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Living Space this Summer
With temperatures reaching well into the nineties this summer, many people are holding up indoors to avoid the heat, forced to enjoy their beautiful outdoor living space through the windows of their air-conditioned house. This just breaks our heart. Your backyard is...
The Ultimate List to Prep Your Yard for Summer
For those who love the great outdoors, winter can be a major bummer. Just as you think you can’t bear anymore dull, dreary days, spring swoops in. And as spring comes to a close you can look to the sunny days of the next season. The backyard can serve as a restful...
Small Projects That Will Make a Big Impact on Your Yard
Home improvements big and small are always a good idea. Especially when it comes to your outdoor space. And even though we love seeing the looks on our customer’s faces after we complete a total outdoor living makeover, the small upgrades can be just as impactful. The...
Our Top 5 Inspirational Outdoor Spaces
Summer is almost here! It’s the time of year when we love to spend as much time outside as possible. But we know, not everyone feels the same. Perhaps your outdoor space isn’t a place you want to spend much time in. It is easy to neglect your backyard during the...
It’s Easy Being Green: 4 Tips for Energy Efficient Landscaping
We are always looking for new and inspirational ways to provide excellent landscape design to our customers. One of the hottest trends in the design world right now is green landscaping. Going "green" in your yard means a lot more than the color of your lawn. Green...
Backyard Pairings: The Best Wine for You Based on Your Backyard Style
Backyards have become a true extension of the home and our personal style. Zen or rustic, no matter your style it can all shine through. Properly landscaped designs, can induce a sense of personal style similar to in-home decorating. And many amenities that used to be...