Root's Nurseries Blog

Finding Balance and Harmony in Your Landscaping

May 13, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscape Design

If you recently looked at your garden and thought it could use a little TLC, this is a great time of year to get the plants, trees and shrubs you have always wanted. After all, spring is prime growing season! As landscape designers serving Mt Joy and the surrounding areas, we have a few tips on how to plan the perfect garden. Keep in mind that you do not want to try to mimic formal...

Caring for Trees in the Spring

April 30, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Trees

The outdoor temperatures are finally starting to swing upwards, which is great news for those who love warmer weather. This time of year, people are quite busy choosing new trees, shrubs and plants to add to their yards. So we thought we would take some time to offer some basic tree care tips. Tree care depends a lot on the type of tree you are dealing with. Some trees need more water than others, but...

How to Plan Your New Landscape

March 16, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscape Design

It is nearly spring, so it is the perfect time of year to start planning your new landscape. As landscape designers serving Lancaster and the surrounding areas, we have helped many of your friends and neighbors with their landscaping needs. So here are a few things you should think about before you speak to our landscape designers about the new plants, trees and shrubs you want for your new landscape. The first thing you should...

How to Prepare Your Yard for Spring

February 27, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping, Landscaping Tips

Root’s Nurseries specializes in home landscaping in Millersville, so we always keep a watchful eye on the calendar, especially this time of year. Can you believe that spring is less than a month away? There are several tasks you should do to prepare your home landscaping for the upcoming warm months. Here are a few tips on what you should do first. The first thing you should do is get your rake out of storage...

January Gardening Tips

January 15, 2015 | Root's Nurseries | Landscaping, Landscaping Tips

It’s winter, so you might not be thinking about your garden, but there are still several gardening and landscaping chores you can do, even during the frigidly cold months. Here are a few winter care tips for your garden, lawn and landscaping. Take the time to clean your clay pots. You can scrub them with steel wool, and you can soak them overnight in a solution of one gallon of water mixed with one cup...