Posts Categorized: Trees

With autumn being prime tree planting season and winter being just around the corner, we thought it would be a great time to discuss the many benefits of evergreen trees! During our long Pennsylvania winters, it can seem like everything outside is brown and hibernating. The trees lose their leaves, the water freezes over and a blanket of snow covers everything. That’s why it’s so helpful to remind ourselves of the things that are still

While it might be the end of the summer, that does not mean that proper tree care can fall by the wayside. This is the time of year your trees and landscaping need the most care and attention to prepare for the cold months ahead. You want to make sure you are giving your trees everything they need to thrive year-round. Here are a few suggestions on how to care for your deciduous trees during

Did you know that strategically placed trees can be as effective as other energy-saving home improvements such as insulation or weather-tight windows? It’s true! Trees help reduce your heating and cooling costs. Trees save energy through cooling in the hotter months and can provide windbreak during winter. This results in burning fewer fossil fuels to generate electricity for cooling and heating. As the experts in trees for My Joy and the surrounding areas, we would

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