Landscaping Design on the Main Line

June 21, 2016
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Landscape Water Feature Design Tips for Philadelphia Homes

A beautiful garden is so much more than a pretty picture. It is a complete mind-body experience – a place to retreat, a sanctuary, a special space where one can set aside the cares of the world, submerge oneself in the soothing quiet of nature, to rest, to rejuvenate, to heal. Few elements of nature have so much healing power as that of the sight and sound of water found in the residential landscape design.

: Lovely garden pond designed and installed by Aardweg Landscaping

: Garden Pond Designed and Built by Aardweg Landscaping

: Garden pond by Aardweg Landscaping

: Soothing sounds of flowing water

: Birds love the garden bath

: A Water Feature by Aardweg Landscaping — A Main Line Philadelphia Firm

: Backyard Pool & Landscaped Garden Ideas for Main Line Outdoor Living Area

: Natural Water Feature in Newtown Square PA by Aardweg Landscaping

: Fountain as focal point in Main Line Garden

: Water wall in landscaped garden

: Lovely garden fountain

: Garden pond & fountain combination (Via Longwood)

Expand your sensory garden experience with a unique water feature for your Philadelphia residential landscape design. For homes in top Main Line communities such as Rosemont, St. Davids and Swarthmore, these landscape water feature design tips suggest several unique ideas, including:

Add a pond with select rocks and plants. The quiet reflecting presence of water, set about with rocks and plants, adds a quiet ambiance and harmony to the garden landscape.
Design around a classic European fountain. Add a touch of the Old World to your lawn or garden with a statuesque water fountain. Have a seating area nearby so that the cascading water can provide wonderful background noise for your al fresco dining or meditative moments.
A wall water feature adds ambiance. There are some truly breathtaking possibilities out there for this type of water focal point for your Philadelphia residential landscape. Water spills over the earthy elements of stone or brick into shallow pools, permeating the outdoor space with an aura of refinement and restfulness; adding sounds that sooth. Perfect for homes in Main Line communities like Rosemont, St. Davids and Swarthmore, a water wall is a work of art when carefully placed light fixtures shine through the streaming water.
A rain chain fits tight spaces! For those with limited areas, never fear: there is a water feature suitable for every space. And this very simple yet elegant water feature proves it. As the water runs down the chain, it provides such a magical, soothing sound of music – even in a tiny space!
Quick fix — a tabletop fountain – For a super easy, low maintenance inclusion of water into your garden setting, there are many styles and sizes of outdoor fountains to choose from.

Don’t let your Philadelphia residential landscape be devoid any longer of the mesmerizing qualities that water can provide. Find one unique landscape water feature that suits your tastes and get started on it today!

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

With decades of experience designing beautiful landscapes at homes in Main Line communities such as Rosemont, St. Davids and Swarthmore, Aardweg Landscaping comes well-recommended.

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 send an email using the website contact form.

June 14, 2016
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Stunning Japanese Maples Transform the Landscape Design

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Alexander Pope once said that “All gardening is landscape painting.” And it is true that, much like a piece of fine art, a resplendent garden is an incredibly complex matter. It needs shape, definition, color, movement, vision, character, soul and so on. For homeowners living in Philadelphia and surrounding communities such as Bryn Mawr, Devon and Frazer, one beautiful tree to add depth and character to a landscape design is the enchanting Japanese maple tree.

Japanese maples are well-beloved in the landscaping world. They deliver amazing returns despite their diminutive size, making them ideal for even the tiniest of gardens.

The exquisitely cut foliage brings an immediate “brush” of texture to your landscaping “canvas”, the unusual colors provide multi-seasonal interest, and both the upright and weeping varieties make excellent focal points in any garden setting.

But with over one hundred cultivars in existence, how can homeowners who live in the Philadelphia and surrounding communities such as Bryn Mawr, Devon and Frazer be sure they are making the best selection for their landscaped property? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has two noteworthy Japanese maples selections on its list of gold medal plants:

Japanese Cutleaf ‘Tamukeyama‘ – This spectacular maple has been a popular choice since the 18^thcentury – and for good reason too. With a height of 6 feet and a spread of 12 feet, this petite tree is nevertheless noted for its extreme hardiness and longevity. The Japanese Cutleaf ‘Tamukeyama‘ boasts lovely, showy red leaves throughout the entire growing season while the trunk and twigs provide winter-long structural interest.
Japanese Cutleaf ‘Waterfall‘ – This beauty is a visual treat in all seasons. Its larger leaves are more deeply dissected and adorn cascading branches with a rich green during the summer and red and yellow during the autumn. The Japanese Cutleaf ‘Waterfall‘ grows to 12 feet tall with an 18 foot spread. Homeowners living in Philadelphia and surrounding communities such as Bryn Mawr, Devon and Frazer will enjoy the years of continuous beauty and enjoyment provided by Japanese maple trees.

June 8, 2016
by aardweglandscaping
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Dramatic Philadelphia Hardscapes for Outdoor Living

In any landscape layout, hardscapes such as patios, terraces, walks and retaining walls serve as important foundational elements throughout the entire outdoor living design. They provide much needed richness, texture and depth to enhance your access and your sense of enjoyment in your outdoor living space. aardweg-landscaping-main-line-philadelphia-outdoor-kitchen-pool-3

Because hardscapes play such a significant role in the style and atmosphere of your southeastern Pennsylvania lawn and garden, it makes sense to follow these tips to get the most from your outdoor living space:

Plan the entire landscape – Even if you can only develop one space at a time, it is wise to get a comprehensive idea of what you want your landscape to look like when eventually finished. Otherwise the resulting picture could appear haphazard and lack the continuity that is very much an integral characteristic of an exquisite design.
Plan for storm water drainage – Too many Southeastern Pennsylvania lawn and garden landscape renovations fail to take this important detail into consideration. Provisions need to be made for stormwater runoff and other potential drainage complications.
Integrate with your landscape plan – Hardscapes that conflict with rather than complement your lawn’s terrain can create a chaotic, unnatural feel. By running walkways or raised beds with the lines and flow of your property, you move towards a peaceful, more compelling appearance and ambiance.
Select complementary materials – For sense of harmony that permeates your entire outdoor design, it is critical to make sure all the hardscaping elements match or blend seamlessly.
Get professional expertise – Most people don’t have the time or skill to create the garden of their dreams. A trusted landscaping company makes the process simple and the results breathtaking.

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)

There is so much to love about tastefully designed hardscapes in any southeastern Pennsylvania lawn and garden design. Whether they take the form of meandering pathways, stately driveways, beautiful stone water features, dreamy raised beds or cozy outdoor dining areas, they are intrinsically important to the fullest enjoyment of your outdoor living space.

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 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.

May 31, 2016
by aardweglandscaping
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Landscape Lighting for Beautiful Nighttime Ambiance

You enjoy the wonders of your landscaped garden throughout the daylight hours… but is it accessible to you when the sun goes down as well? If you would like to be able to appreciate the mysterious beauty of your Haverford, Malvern, Paoli or Rosemont home residence in the nighttime hours, check out some ways you can make your garden come alive with the ambiance of landscape lighting.

Main Line Philadelphia Landscape Lighting Design

Architectural Lighting

Define parameters – Particularly useful for romantic walkways, less can actually be more. Lights need to guide the eye gently down the pathway without blurring the subtle colors and shadows which make a night walk so enchanting. Place lights carefully and tastefully, perhaps even near a plant whose leaves and colors will be illuminated by the lights to create a colorful, personal, glowing atmosphere.
Provide indirect lighting – By fixing lights high overhead, there is no harsh lighting at eye level, thus mimicking moonlight, which creates an intimate, cozy, conversational setting foral fresco dining or late night tete-a-tetes for your Haverford, Malvern, Paoli or Rosemont home residence.
Illuminate water – There is something mesmerizing about the play of water in light and shadows. Any water feature, while beautiful by day, can definitely become a focal point for nighttime drama. For even greater luminescent effect, water accents can be lit both from within and without.
Go natural – Part of the charm of darkness is how the other senses must largely take over for sight, so the senses of sound and smell are enhanced. Use lighting as a means to provide safety while moving through the dark garden, but place sparingly in order to let the other senses bring a new level of depth, mystery and enjoyment to your landscape. Dimly lit water features, combined with the powerful fragrance of a garden in full bloom, bring a complete sensory experience.

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If you are interested in making your Haverford, Malvern, Paoli or Rosemont home residence accessible to you around the clock, contact Aardweg Landscaping for expert guidance on how to get the best landscape lighting for the ultimate enjoyment of your outdoor living space.

In 2014, 2015, and 2016 Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received 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 with Aardweg Landscaping to discuss a new landscape design including landscape lighting for beautiful nighttime ambiance by calling 610.355.0703, or sending an email using the website contact form.

May 29, 2016
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Key Features for Your Front Yard and Backyard Landscape Design

Have you ever meandered the well planned pathways of a beautifully executed landscape design and just marveled at the harmonious, cohesive feel of the overarching plan? Or, possibly you are looking at your front or backyard garden and lawn areas and thinking that you would enjoy seeing a professionally designed landscape plan for your yard.

Let’s look at four elements that might feature strongly in a great lawn and garden design at you Mail Line home:

Enhancing privacy – Regardless of the size of your property, privacy is essential for you to enjoy your outdoor living space without feeling like your life is an open book to curious neighbors or passersby. Creating an intimate, cozy space to entertain family and friends is a classic feature of a Main Line residential landscape, and this can be accomplished by the careful placement of privacy hedges, including flowering and evergreen shrubs, or fast-growing trees as an attractive “living hedge” to foster the sense of privacy and ward off any unwanted attention.
Complementing existing architecture – Designing an attractive landscape design is anything but simple. It is all too easy to incorporate elements that don’t match the tone and style of the main house and outbuildings, resulting in a jumbled, disorganized and disharmonious scheme. It is very important to match design styles (e.g. formal vs. casual), hardscapes, and plant selection to the existing; as well as to use plants and garden themes that augment the house’s structural and architectural appeal.
Low-maintenance and environmentally sensitive landscape materials and methodologies provide for less time spent in the gardenand a responsible use of the natural environment.

One more suggestion, it has become increasingly popular to integrate the natural beauty and productivity of fruit trees and shrubs into the landscape – packing a hefty two-for-one punch in your overall design. These fruit trees and shrubs come in numerous varieties, shapes and sizes to suit every taste, budget and garden space.

Your Main Line residential landscape can accomplish the purposes and possess the atmosphere you want. Call your local landscaping professional today to see how close you really are to having the wonderful landscape of your dreams!

Aardweg Receives “Best Of Houzz” award for Customer Satisfaction
In 2014, 2015, and 2016 Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received the “Best OfHouzz” award for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz. They 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 an email using the website contact form.

May 26, 2016
by aardweglandscaping
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Beautiful Garden Restorations on the Main Line

There is little disputing the fact that making a residential garden beautiful and lush, and up-to-date on the myriad of maintenance chores, is just plain hard work. So much so, that except in the rarest of cases, homeowners sometimes allow time and inertia to take their toll, resulting in an unkempt, jumbled mess of vegetation in the landscaped garden- requiring garden restoration.

How does one recover a beautiful Philadelphia landscape design when the garden is overgrown? Fortunately, there is a simple solution to this problem.

And then, thinking about bringing the overgrown garden back into bounds can appear to be a very daunting task. How does one recover a breathtaking Philadelphia landscape design when this happens? Fortunately, there is a simple solution to this problem.

Aardweg Landscaping offers the solution.

This company has been providing quality landscape services for the Main Line for over thirty years and has the experience to help you restore and maintain the garden you love. What can they do for you?

Design renewal – Sometimes a Philadelphia landscape design has simply gotten out of hand, and the homeowner wants to reclaim the original design. The professionals at Aardweg can expertly assess the steps needed to make that very thing happen – whether it be pruning, removal of over-crowded plants, refreshing hardscapes and laying new mulch – for a new take on your old garden!
Garden excitement – Occasionally a design is serving the basic needs but is simply not extraordinary. Aardweg loves to incorporate the unique design ideas that reflect your unique taste. They can help you create a landscape that pops with color and personality.
Complete redesign – What if you just hate the existing design? Aardweg can work with you to determine your wishes for your new Philadelphia landscape design; both removing the old scheme and installing the new one.

Does your Main Line landscape pose too much work or not provide the atmosphere or visual impact you’s like? Give Aardweg Landscaping a call to discover the garden of your dreams.

Schedule a complimentary on-site consultation with Aardweg Landscaping to discuss landscape design and installation to create a beautiful garden restoration for your Main Line home.

Contact Philadelphia area Aardweg Landscaping by calling 610.355.0703, or send an email using the website contact form.