Landscaping Design on the Main Line

July 18, 2016
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Natural Philadelphia Landscaping with Unique Rocks and Boulders

“Garden design is all about concealment and surprise,” said Andrew Crofts. How true it is. We employ the vast palette of gardening gems to hide the ugly or mediocre, or simply to delight us with the beautiful. And rocks and boulders play an important role in both of those essential functions for a Main Line landscaping design.

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The “naturalness” of rocks and boulders brings a welcome authenticity to a cleverly designed landscape. After all, a garden is warm and inviting and earthy, and what is more raw and rugged and original than stones? What are some things to keep in mind when seeking to integrate these key players into your lawn and garden?

Select wisely – There are so many different varieties of rocks and boulders to design with, both in terms of color and shape, to choose from. Make sure to pick something that will blend harmoniously with the existing features of your home and landscape to bring a balanced, cohesive atmosphere.

Shop locally – For homeowners interested in a Main Line landscaping design, this could mean sourcing readily accessible native Pennsylvania bluestone for the perfect, natural gardening accent.

Scale carefully – It is easy either to overwhelm or severely understate your garden if the scale is off. A professional landscaper can really be invaluable in this regard, because his expertise will help direct toward the sizes needed to complement, and not downplay, the desired design.

Situate well – Placement is very important, and it takes a lot of manpower and experimenting to achieve that “perfect” look. Again, the experience of a trusted landscaping expert is a huge asset in helping keep the costs and potential risks down.

There is nothing like a beautifully planned and executed Main Line landscaping design to surprise and satisfy, and the incorporation of rocks and boulders brings yet another element of nature and harmony for you to revel in for years to come. Looking for assistance in planning a new garden design?

In 2014, 2015, and 2016 Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received the “Best Of Houzz” award for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz. Aardweg Landscaping also received the exclusive “Recommended” badge for top rated professionals on Houzz in 2015.

Schedule a complimentary on-site consultation to discuss arrangements for landscape design, installation and maintenance with Philadelphia area Aardweg Landscaping by calling 610.355.0703, or sending us an email.

July 15, 2016
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Summer Design Tips for Gorgeous Southeastern PA Landscapes

With warm weather becoming the happy norm these bright springtime days, it is only natural that enthusiastic homeowners are looking to vamp up the infusion of color and garden excitement in their Main Line landscape design. How?

One way to really pack a punch of colorful drama into your gardening scheme, regardless of how small the space might be, is to plan in levels or layers – taller plants at the back, medium ones in the center and smaller ones in the front. This brings a fuller, more complex, more 3D feel to the garden, in contrast to the monotony of a more two-dimensional approach – which can help you achieve maximum effect in your Main Line landscape design.

Inviting curb appeal at this Main Line residential garden designed and installed by Aardweg Landscaping

Let’s check out a few more tips to get your lawn and garden all ship-shape for the summer season.

Curb Appeal – A quick trip outside to view your lawn and garden from the street will help you determine where your landscape could use some splashes of color or a little TLC. Dreaming up a cheery mailbox garden, power washing dingy siding, adding fresh paint to weathered fences or outbuildings, sprucing up the main entry with unique planters or decorative lighting – all of these can really bring a feeling of orderliness and beauty to the curb appeal that both permeates your entire design and wows neighbors and passersby.

Outdoor room and hardscaping on a Main Line / Philadelphia project by Aardweg Landscaping

Focal Points – This is a powerful landscaping technique designed to draw the eye toward either a naturally occurring or carefully situated feature. This could be as simple as a statue or decorative urn in an eye-catching place or as complex as a stunning water feature. The possibilities are many.

Outdoor Living – Finally, don’t neglect landscaping for outdoor kitchen and living options. “Despite the various weather conditions, many Pennsylvania homeowners still want and use outdoor living spaces. If built with the right materials you can have a gorgeous outdoor fireplace, kitchen or pergola that will add to the value of your home and the quality of your life,” says Landscapingnetwork.com.

While nature turns up the heat, why not turn up the color in your Main Line landscape design? With just a little well-placed attention, you can take your lawn and garden from nice to awesome for the whole summer season!

July 6, 2016
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Tips on Designing Functional Outdoor Kitchens for PA Home Landscapes

Nothing embodies the idea of summertime more than being able to entertain family and friends in the great outdoors. And of course, that is almost always going to involve food. Anyone with a little outdoor living space can buy a grill and set up a patio area in which to do this.

(Danver Outdoor Kitchens)

But installing an outdoor kitchen, or a spatial extension of the residence itself, is fast becoming the popular choice for homeowners desiring to enjoy more fun and food in the great outdoors.

Is an outdoor kitchen something you are considering? If so, what are some tips to keep in mind when embarking on such a project?

Remember the basics – Obviously, a grill, whether built-in or not, is a necessity in the open kitchen concept, as well as a sink and food prep area. A UL-rated refrigerator and weather-proofed cabinetry are also very advantageous. And of course you need a dining area in which to serve your delicious meals!

Select materials carefully – Time, weather, grease and sundry other things will have an impact on your kitchen. Make the most of your outdoor living space by using durable materials such as stainless steel, stone, concrete and other solid-surface substances for patios, counters, cabinets and appliances.

Consider the location – Even seemingly inconsequential variables can really affect your ultimate enjoyment of the outdoor kitchen area. These factors include wind direction (think smoke here), sun vs. shade at the ideal cooking-entertaining time, access to the patio, pool, garden, etc.

Extend the use – If you have a lovely outdoor living space, then you will want to be in it as much as possible. Make your space available to you around the clock by adding attractive lighting for use after dark. Make it useful in even rainy weather by adding an eave or awning. And make it multi-seasonal with the addition of a cozy fireplace for cooler weather get-togethers.

The final outdoor kitchen area features a grill area with top-of-the-line Lynx grill and Sub Zero fridge (Image via aardweglandscaping.com – Main Line Philadelphia PA)

Schedule a complimentary on-site consultation with Aardweg Landscaping to discuss your own landscape design, including a plan to achieve a dramatic Philadelphia outdoor kitchen design, by calling 610.355.0703, or sending us an email.

June 30, 2016
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Inspiring Garden Themes for Philadelphia Landscape Designs

Summertime has officially made its debut. And while we move into those “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer”, are you perhaps wishing you had a professionally landscaped lawn and garden to enjoy them in? Aardweg-Landscaping-Perennials-Philadelphia-Garden-2

So what’s stopping you?

Aarweg Landscaping has over 30 years of experience in creating uniquely beautiful, vibrant, utterly charming landscape designs for homeowners on the Main Line. Garden themes include:

Formal – Inundate your surroundings with the sense of order and refinement found in the classically formal garden pattern. Strong, clean lines define this style, as well as geometric shapes, monochromatic color scheme, neatly trimmed shrubs and trees, Old World urns and planters, with special emphasis on focal points.
Cottage – If your tastes are a little more relaxed, then perhaps the softer, more Impressionist style of the informal garden will appeal to you. This theme utilizes the contour of the land itself and is characterized by curving pathways, more natural hardscapes and sprawling, vivid gardens to create a masterpiece of color for homeowners on the Main Line.
Japanese – For a place to retreat from the world, a space designed for meditative relaxation, the Oriental theme might be just the solution. This style focuses on asymmetry and balance, using very natural elements of rock, water and plants to foster a sense of harmony with nature and rest in the soul.
Low maintenance – If you desire a garden that can pretty much take care of itself, then a landscape design based around native species and water conservation methods is your simplest selection.

Summer is here, which means it is high time for homeowners on the Main Line to get those landscape design projects out of the realm of potentiality and into that of living color reality! Aardweg Landscaping has all the resources and experience needed to make that exquisite landscape design happen!

Schedule a complimentary on-site consultation to discuss your landscape design possibilities with Aardweg Landscaping by calling 610.355.0703 or sending us an email.

June 26, 2016
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Elegant Outdoor Kitchens for Main Line Landscapes

Outdoor kitchen and living area with landscaping and hardscaping by Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Sq., Pennsylvania

Beautiful as part of the residential design, landscaped outdoor kitchens are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners. When the weather is so nice and inviting, why be cooped up indoors? Whether the function is to host elaborate garden parties, casual entertainment or to relish a quiet romantic dinner for two, adding an outdoor kitchen to your Main Line or Philadelphia landscape can greatly enhance your outdoor experience and good times with friends and family.

What’s behind the popularity of outdoor kitchens? “There are many reasons for building an outdoor kitchen, some practical and some about lifestyle. For example, eliminating the need to run back and forth at mealtime in order to obtain the elements you need for food preparation, ensuring time with family and friends without interruptions or increase the quality of life and, why not, the quality of meal,” according to goodshomedesign.com.

Outdoor kitchen design possibilities are delightfully boundless and also a bit overwhelming. Even a cursory Internet search for outdoor kitchen images will reveal numerous designs, materials and functions for such a place. How can you sort through all the options and actually make this happen in your own outdoor living space?

Outdoor kitchen area features a grill area with top-of-the-line Lynx grill and Sub Zero fridge (Image via Aardweg Landscaping – Main Line Philadelphia PA)

Style: Choose a style that complements the architecture of your home. You want your outdoor kitchen to be a seamless extension of your house, bringing a feeling of cohesion and harmony – otherwise, the intended effect might be compromised for something a little more hodgepodge and confusing.
Scaled to Budget: Choose a design that fits your budget. Outdoor kitchens are so divers and can range in size from a simple patio area with a grill and small counter top for food prep to one that is decked out with all the bells and whistles – and the prices naturally reflect the progression. Determine your primary needs and try to plan in accordance with your desired price range.
Kitchen Function: Remember to apply classic kitchen design principles such as the work triangle which defines the approximate arrangement of refrigerator / freezer, grill / cook top, sink, and prep counters / storage.

Finally, select a landscaping company that can assist you in navigating through all the options to find the best plan for your specific Main Line or Philadelphia landscape. It is so helpful to have the knowledge and experience of a trusted company working for you in making that outdoor kitchen space dream a reality.

The final project featured a hardscaped patio and walls covered with Travertine pavers on all surfaces including the pool surround and a custom built pergola. (Image via aardweglandscaping.com – Main Line Philadelphia PA)

This Aardweg Landscaping project featured a hardscaped patio and walls covered with Travertine pavers on all surfaces including the pool surround and a custom built pergola. (Image via aardweglandscaping.com – Main Line Philadelphia PA)

(Danver Outdoor Kitchens)

Have you considered an outdoor kitchen for your landscape? If you have, remember these three design principles and other best practices for planning and sizing your outdoor kitchen. Think about all the freedom, beauty and fun it can bring into the fuller enjoyment of your Main Line or Philadelphia landscaped outdoor living space – and get started on it today!

Schedule a complimentary on-site consultation to discuss landscape design, including a plan to achieve a dramatic Philadelphia hardscape with Aardweg Landscaping, by calling 610.355.0703, or sending an email using the website contact form.

Outdoor Kitchen Landscape Design Articles:

Dramatic Philadelphia Hardscapes for Outdoor Living
Planning and Sizing Your Outdoor Kitchen
A Backyard Outdoor Kitchen & Patio Renovation You Will Love
Outdoor Fireplace Design Ideas to Extend the Outdoor Living Season
Landscape Design for Your Main Line Outdoor Living Space
New Outdoor Living Space Adds Value to Your Main Line Home
Hardscaping for Main Line Outdoor Living Spaces

June 23, 2016
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Lovely Philadelphia Landscape Design Plans for Every Budget

Is sprucing up your outdoor living space something you would like to do? After all, who wouldn’t love a beautifully designed lawn and garden to enjoy day in and day out? But perhaps the thought about how much it might cost makes you hesitate. Thankfully, with Aardweg Landscaping, there are many affordable landscape design and installation packages that are structured to work with an array of budgets. 2011-12-10_173536

What can you expect from working with this premier Philadelphia landscape designer based in Newtown Square?

Experience – Aardweg Landscaping has faithfully served the Philadelphia area for more than 30 years and has a devoted following of very satisfied homeowners, many of them repeat customers. There is really no better advertisement than a truly happy buyer.
Excellent customer service – Aardweg Landscaping is widely known for wonderful personal service. Your visions for your property, as well as your financial constraints, are taken seriously by Aardweg personnel, and we strive to exceed your expectations by blending those practical concerns with their impeccable taste and expertise to offer viably affordable landscape designs and installation packages for your consideration.
Diversity – Every homeowner is unique, so why shouldn’t the landscape be as well? Aardweg specializes in creating masterpieces in a wide range of garden themes, including formal, cottage style, and Japanese gardens.
No size too small – Whether your dreams include an entire landscape renovation or a small, intimate courtyard, Aardweg puts all its reputed professionalism into every project, to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind experience and stunning results.

Main Line Garden Design

If you want to enjoy the beautiful tapestry of a well-planned garden or landscape but hesitate due to the thought about how much it might cost, stop right there. Give Aardweg Landscaping a call for a complimentary on-site consultation to see how we might provide you with many affordable landscape design and installation packages that will both satisfy your thirst for beauty and be easy on your budget.

So realistically, you have nothing to lose and potentially a new landscape to gain!

Aardweg Receives “Best Of Houzz” award for Customer Satisfaction

In 2014, 2015, and 2016 Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received the “Best Of Houzz” award for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz. We also received the exclusive “Recommended” badge for top rated professionals on Houzz in 2015.

Schedule a complimentary on-site consultation to discuss arrangements for landscape design, installation and maintenance with tri-state southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware area Aardweg Landscaping. Call 610.355.0703, or send us an email using our website contact form.