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Do More for Your Landscape this Spring with Residential Landscaping

April 9, 2021 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping

According to the Farmer’s Almanac the last spring frost in the Lancaster area will be around April 23rd. With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to plan and prepare your spring planting and landscaping. When it comes to your home, garden design and landscaping should involve more than just planting some seedlings, watching them grow and keeping them alive. With professional residential landscaping for your Lancaster home, you can go beyond the...

Environmental Benefits of Landscaping

December 8, 2020 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping

We all know landscaping improves the look of a property, but did you know landscaping can also be beneficial for the environment? Cools AirGrass is much cooler than asphalt or concrete. It acts as an air conditioner for the surrounding area. Shade from trees is also cooling. Cleans AirGrass and trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Grass also captures dust and other pollutants. Protects WaterHealthy lawns absorb unhealthy runoff that might otherwise filter into...

Trees with Brilliant Autumn Color Plus Other Advantages

October 29, 2020 | Root's Nurseries | Trees

Look outside your Pennsylvania window and you’ll see that a number of deciduous trees offer spectacular fall color. But fall is only so long and the best landscape trees will offer something of value for other seasons as well. As the trusted landscape contractor for Manheim and all of Central Pennsylvania, we have put together a list of some of our favorite trees that offer autumn and often year-round enjoyment. Whether you want trees or...

The Many Benefits of Fall Planting

September 25, 2020 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping

Many believe that spring is the one and only time to plant and that fall marks the end of growing season. However, it is quite the contrary. Autumn is actually an ideal season for planting trees, shrubs and other plants. The key is to encourage good, quality root growth. And here at Root’s Nurseries, we know all about that. We are the experts in landscaping for Landisville and surrounding areas and we look forward to...

Designing the Landscapes of Our Future

May 27, 2020 | Root's Nurseries | Landscape Design

With the uncertainty of COVID-19 changing the way we live and work, now is a time for change and reflection here in Pennsylvania. With the bulk of the stay-at-home order occurring in the spring, it has given many homeowners a chance to take a look at their immediate surroundings and find ways to improve the interior and exterior of their home. For many, kitchens have become schools and the backyard has become a place for...