Landscaping Design on the Main Line

March 22, 2016
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Award Winning Perennials for the Philadelphia Home Garden

Traditional Landscape by Newtown Square Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Aardweg Landscaping

There are few garden features that compare to the significant contribution perennials add to the Philadelphia home landscaped garden. They work hard and generously for years, with each year’s display only surpassing its former glory.

Many perennials propagate themselves for even more dramatic color throughout the garden area. The Philadelphia Horticultural Society has provided a list of gold medal selections, especially featuring “…little-known and underused woody plants of exceptional merit”. Here are a few noteworthy perennials for your Main Line garden:

Brilliance Autumn Fern – This magnificent specimen adds a rich texture and color to the often muted tones of the shade garden. It boasts lovely red and bronze hues when the fronds emerge in spring. They deepen into a beautiful deep green for the remainder of the growing season – continuing even throughout winters when the temperatures are mild. At 18 inches tall and wide, this is the perfect size to tuck anywhere in the landscaping decor.

Autumn Bride Heuchera – This noteworthy native offers exciting possibilities for shady spots. With its big, fuzzy, chartreuse leaves and plumes of dancing white flowers, it easily provides all season appeal. According to Missouri Botanical Garden, “This species has good drought tolerance and seems to do better in hot and humid summers than most heucheras, though some scorch and general foliage decline may occur if soils are allowed to totally dry out.”

August Lily – This delightful hosta is certainly one of the best perennials for your Main Line garden, and is equally at home in woodland settings and mixed perennials displays. It has showy, shiny green leaves, and the wonderfully scented white lily-like flowers which bloom in late summer attract bright-winged visitors.

October Skies Aster – A simply stunning selection, this native pant has many things to offer the perennial garden. Enchanting flowers of dark blue petals surrounded by a yellow eye toss happily over dense mounds of finely cut leaves, attracting much attention from pollinating insects. Planteden masse, this aster makes a breathtaking showstopper in the landscape. (Images via Autumn Fern, Heuchera, August Lily, October Skies Aster)

This year, take your landscaped garden up a notch with the best perennials for your Main Line garden. With these and other award winning plants to choose from, your landscape is sure to be bursting with color all season long!

In 2014, 2015, and 2016 Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received the “Best Of Houzz” award forCustomer 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 Philadelphia area Aardweg Landscaping by calling 610.355.0703, or send an email using the website contact form.

March 11, 2016
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Splendid Vines and Climbers for Main Line Landscaped Gardens

Claude Monet once said, “I must have flowers, always and always.” And truly, a garden literally bursting with color and fragrance and depth is a wonderful thing to behold… and how much more when you can own and enjoy your beautifully landscaped garden any time?

Why not add some vertical color with proven vines and climbers for Philadelphia residential gardens? Experts say the following Pennsylvania favorites are a number of popular climbing beauties to consider for your lawn and garden.

Italian clematis ‘Betty Corning’
Resplendent with its finely-cut leaves and abundance of dancing, lavender, bell-like flowers, this vigorous vine dresses to impress. Rightly dubbed “the queen of the climbers,” clematis clambers gracefully up trellises or walls, basking in full sunshine and laughing off pest problems, easily bringing a vertical plant element of color and beauty to the garden.

English ivy ‘Buttercup’
With all the stately aura of the original English ivy, the English ivy ‘Buttercup’ cultivar provides an exciting twist in color and is one of the most celebrated of proven vines and climbers for Philadelphia residential gardens.

White blooms sprinkle the plant in the springtime. Yet the bright, golden tones of the English ivy ‘Buttercup’ leaves throughout the season are its true contribution to the garden, providing restful tones and a splendid backdrop for other blooming plants. Less invasive than the traditional ivy, this plant can be used successfully as a potted plant, ground cover or trained as an attractive climber.

American wisteria ‘Amethyst Falls’
Who can resist the gorgeous clusters of purple-hued wisteria? This American native, more easily controlled than its Asian cousin, is perfect for trellises, arbors, fences and even large containers. The softly fragrant flowers bloom intermittently throughout the summer on hardy, pest-resistant, almost maintenance-free vines.

Enjoy even more richness, texture, color, fragrance and personality in your garden by integrating the multi-dimensional advantages of proven vines and climbers for Philadelphia residential gardens. Get started today on turning that gardening dream into a reality!

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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 ratedprofessionals 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 send an email using the website contact form.

March 10, 2016
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A Water Feature in the Residential Landscape is the Final Touch

Water possesses the power to bring an elusive dimension to any landscaped residential garden setting – a mysterious soul quality to a physical space. Speaking of the diversity of sounds in moving water, Julie Andrews once remarked that “…there’s music in water.” Soothing, dreamy, relaxing, meditative…

That being the case, why not consider adding a water feature to your Philadelphia home landscape?

The inclusion of water can be as simple or complex as you desire or as your space allows. From waterfalls to fountains to ponds to bird baths, every landscape design has room for some form of moving water. There are many unique garden water feature styles and options that add character to the landscape.

Keep these tips in mind when selecting a new water feature for your particular landscape:

Work with the natural landscape in order to achieve the tranquil, harmonious atmosphere one expects with integrating water into the design.
Determine the purpose, determine the location. If you want water to extend its calming influence to your little haven, then a quiet, more secluded part of the yard would be ideal. Conversely, if you want a showstopper, then position the feature in a more prominent place, preferably an area that can be seen easily from many different vantage points, including the view from the house.
Let the water feature be in keeping with your gardening theme. Adding a water feature to your Philadelphia home landscape can do wonders in complementing your garden style. There are many options to suit every taste.
Choose a proven landscape professional to help with the design and installation. While the concept may seem basic enough, there are many unseen details at play in all but the very simplest of water possibilities. Working with a reliable Philadelphia landscaping design company means the project will be done beautifully and correctly the first time!

If you love the caressing sound of living water and would appreciate adding a water feature to your Philadelphia home landscape, then don’t hesitate. Adding a water feature in the residential landscape is the final touch!

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.

March 1, 2016
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Best Native Plants of Southeastern Pennsylvania for Your Home Garden

Native plants are becoming increasingly popular among home landscaping designers and gardeners. And why not? Native species tend to be more zone hardy, are easy to grow, and require little to no extra fertilizers or water. They provide much needed food and protection for pollinating insects and birds.

And, native plants also help preserve the biodiversity of the increasingly dwindling rich natural history and beauty of the surrounding ecosystem. That being said, what are some of the best native plants for your southeastern Pennsylvania garden?

Common evening primrose – This biennial is beautiful and delicate, proffering an abundance of sweetly lemon-scented yellow flowers on plants up to five feet tall. It prefers full sun and moderately moist soil and is propagated by seed.
Rudbeckia – This splendid native annual is especially beloved of gardening enthusiasts and pollinating insect lovers alike. The vibrant yellow coned flowers dance atop one to three foot stems and bloom lavishly from June to October, almost indifferent to their sun and soil conditions.

Rudbeckia – Image by Qwertzy2

Asclepias – Also known as butterfly weed, it is definitely among the best native plants for your Pennsylvania garden. Delightful yellow to orange flower clusters cheer the summer landscape, laughing off drought conditions and full sun.

Asclepias – Image by Randy Nonenmacher

Allium – A relative of the onion, the wonderful orbs of pink, purple and white flowers bloom throughout the spring and summer months and excel in providing distinctive accents to the garden setting.
Allium – Image by Hokuzai

There is one more important reason to incorporate native plants in the home garden in southeastern Pennsylvania. According to recent research by Dr. Doug Tallamy of the University of Delaware, “…90 percent of our native insects are specialists that feed on three or fewer families of plants. The insects rely on native plant hosts and cannot eat the exotic plants that have become common in our yards. A reduction of native insects means that birds have fewer insects to feed to their young, and that will lead to a reduction of bird species. In the next fifty years, what we plant in our yards will determine the kind of wildlife that can live in Pennsylvania.”

Integrate a little bit of the natural beauty and history of the gorgeous Main Line area by cultivating some of the best native plants for your Pennsylvania garden design. You’ll be very glad you did.

February 28, 2016
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Best Residential Landscaping Design Ideas

Dreaming about a beautiful new landscape design can be fun and exciting. But when it comes to actually doing it, where is one supposed to start? Consider these Philadelphia residential landscaping design ideas to get you moving in the right direction.

For starters, don’t be overly concerned about style initially. Perhaps a bit overwhelming at first, but looking through online gallery images of different gardening styles will help you discover your design leanings – whether it be formal or cottage or Oriental. Next…

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Highlight focal points in the landscape design

No one likes monotony. Adding or accentuating interesting focal points keeps your design fresh and exciting. This might include a statue, water feature, ornate pottery or other signature piece that will evoke delight and surprise.

Add color in the landscape materials

Tasteful additions of vibrant color will make your landscape design truly stand out. Simply adding color to a canvas doesn’t make a masterpiece – but color blended and applied carefully by the practiced hand of an experienced (landscape) artist does.

Add texture to the garden landscape

Another easy Philadelphia residential landscaping design tip is to add texture to the garden landscape. This would mean the integration of lovely, wispy grasses, creeping herbs, plants of various hues, shapes and sizes, delicate vines clambering trellises, and deciduous and evergreens for all-season interest; as well as your particular choice of hardscapes used throughout your design.

Color and texture in the landscape by Newtown Square Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Aardweg Landscaping

“…add texture to the garden landscape. This would mean the integration of lovely, wispy grasses, creeping herbs, plants of various hues, shapes and sizes, delicate vines clambering trellises, and deciduous and evergreens for all-season interest.”

Love the overall design plan

In order for you to fully appreciate your new landscape plan, you need to love the overall design. Are you happy with the shapes and forms to the garden areas? Do you like the plant selections? Does the yard work functionally for your family and entertainment plans? Make sure you are happy with all of the details before implementation begins.

Finally, choose wisely – it is absolutely critical to have a landscaping company who has the expertise and experience to make your garden the stunning success you want it to be. With Aardweg Landscaping on your side, you are guaranteed satisfaction. These and other Philadelphia residential landscaping design ideas can help you get started on your landscaping dream come true!

Here’s what one satisfied Radnor, Pennsylvania client said about working with Steve Aardweg…

“Steve came up with such great ideas for our place. We did not know what exactly we wanted, but his experience with the whole design process made it pretty effortless. A couple of meetings, some emails and dialogue to get us all on the same page was all that it took. I really appreciated the give and take aspect, rather than having the ”design police” telling me what I should like. Love our new landscape! Thanks Steve!” – Gloria and Mark S. Radnor, PA

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

February 24, 2016
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Distinctive Landscape Makeover for Older Main Line Homes

Have you ever had the experience of absolutely loving something you have designed or remodeled – so much so that every glimpse of your finished project fills you with a sense of delight and satisfaction? Does your residential landscape design inspire such enthusiasm?

If so, you are a fortunate homeowner indeed. If, however, the sight of your lawn or garden evokes something more akin to the opposite of that sentiment, then perhaps it’s time to consider a landscape makeover for older Main Line homes.

“Aardweg has been responsible for some dramatic, hard-to-believe transformations, taking less-than-desirable “befores” to breathtaking and aesthetically inspiring “afters”.”

Aardweg Landscaping is well acquainted with the ins and outs of a landscape renovation. Whatever your landscape is in need of, the company’s professional approach to outdoor design will definitely be the answer. This Philadelphia landscaping company can enhance your curb appeal through:

Garden Restoration & Renewal

For a more subtle landscape makeover for older Main Line homes, Aardweg Landscaping can work with some of the existing features in your lawn and garden, removing, pruning or replacing overgrown shrubs and trees, refreshing garden beds with new perennials or seasonal color, adding fresh mulch and updating pathways and such.

For those Main Line homeowners who love their homes and aspire to maintain the original garden plan, by using archaeological evidence, drawings, estate records, illustrations, visitor’s accounts and other information – a garden restoration plan closely resembling the original can be achieved.

Williamsburg style garden design Main Line Philadelphia PA

Formal style garden design; Aardweg Landscaping, Main Line Philadelphia PA

Garden Renovation

Sometimes, there is just nothing worth salvaging, and it’s better to simply start from scratch. In this case, the area is reduced to a “blank canvas”, as it were, and made ready for a brand new, vibrant design that you will absolutely love.

Aardweg has been responsible for some dramatic, hard-to-believe garden transformations, taking less-than-desirable “befores” to breathtaking and aesthetically inspiring “afters”. The process blends your needs and wishes for the space with proven expertise and experience to give you a one-of-a-kind curb appeal that does justice to your very good taste.

Flagstone Patio Main Line Philadelphia Aardweg Landscaping

Cottage style garden design; Aardweg Landscaping, Main Line Philadelphia PA

Increase Home Value

“Beautiful landscaping not only enhances the visual appearance of a home, but also increases its commercial value. It’s well-known that homes with a well-designed and duly maintained landscape command a higher price in the real estate market,” said Ezinearticle.com author Adam Cornett.

Don’t settle for a mediocre lawn and garden when you can have something exceptional. With Aardweg Landscaping, you can really have that truly beautiful and enjoyable outdoor space with a landscape makeover for your older Main Line home. And you’ll never look back.

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Outdoor Living redesign with landscaping; Aardweg Landscaping, Main Line Philadelphia PA

In 2015 Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received both the “Best Of Houzz” 2015 award for Customer Aardweg-Landscaping-Houzz-Recommended-badge_20_9 Satisfaction by Houzz, and the exclusive “Recommended” badge for top rated professionals on Houzz. 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.