Shade trees at your Lancaster home are a great way to stay cool and still be environmentally friendly. Here in Lancaster, we have several options for shade trees that are beautiful and thrive in this climate and soil. Maples are a great option for shade trees. There are many different kinds available, like sugar maples and red maples, and they are gorgeous in the fall. Their root systems tend to be a bit shallower than
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Spring Has Sprung! Is Your Yard Ready?
Believe it or not, spring is officially here! It might not feel that way outside just yet and, yes, there is still some snow on the ground in some spots. But the warm weather will be here before you know it! Is your yard ready? Root’s Nurseries can help! We have a whole team of landscape designers. Lititz is one of the prettier areas in Pennsylvania, we think, and we can help beautify your landscape.
Home Landscaping for Lancaster Families
“Polar Vortex,” “snow” and “use caution” have been hot keywords this winter in central Pennsylvania. While you’re busy shoveling your car out to go to work, you’re probably not paying a lot of attention to your home landscaping. Lancaster residents have done a lot of snow removal this winter, but not enough to forget about the landscaping! In this blog, we’re going to cover some winter home landscaping tips that many Lancaster residents can use.
Planting Deciduous Trees & Shrubs in Fall
Admiring fall colors sends a chill down our spine. The beauty of a maturing deciduous tree is unmatched. By definition, deciduous means: “shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs.” While this time of year is the end of the life cycle for this year’s leaves, it’s also the perfect time for new life. Fall is the most popular time to plant new deciduous trees and shrubs. In this blog, we’re going to cover
Fall Flowering Shrubs
Put a sign out in the garden that reads “Open for Business.” Just because it’s almost fall doesn’t mean your garden has to close. If you live in the area, for example in Mountville, flowering shrubs are easy to locate and pick up. There is a wide variety of plants that thrive in the cooler fall temperatures. If you’re looking to extend your growing season, we can help. Our team of experts are ready to




