We are located in Doylestown Pa. only minutes from Yardley Boro
and are surrounded with heavy clay soils. The soils in our area
will not support plants that can’t tolerate wet feet. Thus our
nursery does not offer plants such as Firs . We do have some
spots that will grow firs where the topsoil is deepest and […]

Did you know that you can send flowers many different ways on
the internet? With a few different options of delivering and
ordering flowers online, you must be aware of security and
safety of your personal information. Not only that, but you
could be left with disappointing flowers for your event if you
choose the wrong online florist. Many florists […]

Want to save yourself some time?
Collecting leaves with the aid of a garden leaf blower is
considerably less time-consuming and less back breaking work
when compared to using a garden rake or other such tools. The
general idea of a leaf blower is pretty straightforward. A
high-speed fan is surrounded by a cover. Tubes are then
connected to the side […]

In my previous article, “planning for a new deck,” I outlined the steps for planning for a new deck. This article takes the process one step further. We’ll look at how to get started actually building your deck. By this time, I will assume that you have your building permit in hand, a good set […]

Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy candles? Before my formal introduction to soy candles, I thought organic (read expensive) and BEIGE! And not just the color beige, but beige as an overall description for soy candles—blah like baby food, ground chick peas, and a pale winter pallor. I had no idea […]

Most self-storage companies will offer packing as an additional service, so, in most cases, to save cash, you’ll be packing up yourself. The packing process is an art and you’ll need to put some thought into it before you begin.
Some of the more helpful packing tips have been assembled, and included below:

Box everything […]

Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, “no way”. Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for, especially a beginner. These moths […]

Herbs are one of the delightful pleasures of life. They add flavor to your food, scent to the air and beauty to your garden. In colonial times, no home was complete without an herb garden for the lady of the house to use in her kitchen, and it wasn’t unusual for those herb gardens to […]

Southern Pine
Strongest, heaviest of all softwoods due to year-round growth. Properly seasoned, it will work well without spliting or warping when nailed.Easily pressure treated with preservatives. Holds paints well, accepts stains, weathers naturally to a distinctive dark gray.
Douglas Fir/Larch
Excellent load-bearing capacity coupled with light weight. Noted for its uniformly fine, striaght grian; works well with […]

A focal point is an important design element; it is a place
where the eye naturally comes to rest. In a well-designed patio
there is always a planned focal point, such as a large dining
set, perhaps with a well-selected umbrella. But a patio’s focal
point could also be another interesting object or a landscape
feature. Examples of landscape features […]