Root's Nurseries Blog

Caring for Your New Landscaping Shrubs

October 20, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping Tips, Plants & Shrubs

If you just bought some new landscaping shrubs for your Lancaster home, you might be wondering how to care for them during the winter months. Do you have to water them on a daily basis? How much sunlight should they get? What can you do to protect them from Pennsylvania’s harsh winters? Here is a guide you can use to care for your shrubs. Winter can be brutal on your new landscaping shrubs, but it...

Fall Landscape Checklist from Landscape Designers

September 17, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping, Landscaping Tips

Fall is nearly here and with it comes a slew of landscaping related chores you should do before the winter weather hits. As landscape designers near Ephrata, we have some tips on what you should do to prepare your yard for winter’s upcoming freezing temperatures, snow and ice. With a little preparation now, you could help your grass and landscaping thrive next spring. Would you like more information on our landscape designers near Ephrata? Call...

Summer Tree Care

August 21, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping Tips, Trees

While it might be the end of the summer, that does not mean that proper tree care can be neglected. You want to make sure you are giving your trees all of the TLC they need to thrive year-round. Here are a few suggestions on how to care for your trees during the late summer months in Ephrata. Inspect Your Trees The first thing you should do is take a walk around your property and...

Types of Japanese Maples

July 8, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Trees

Japanese Maple Trees are some of the most popular types of trees in this area, and with good reason! They are beautiful, easy to care for and maintain, and they can really enhance the look of your yard and landscaping. Japanese Maples come in several different varieties. Here are a few of the ones we carry at Root’s Nurseries. Bloodgood One of the most popular Japanese Maple Trees, this red-leaved tree is hardy, reliable and...

The Many Benefits of Landscaping Shrubs

May 29, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Plants & Shrubs

When it is time to plan and plant your landscaping, there are plenty of options. You could plant flowers, bushes, trees, shrubs and much more. Many of these types of plants flourish and thrive in our climate and environment, and shrubs are definitely popular. Here are a few reasons you should consider landscaping shrubs for your Mt Joy home. The most obvious reason landscaping shrubs are a great choice is because of their beauty. Many...