If you have a shady or semi-shady location, sedges are wonderful, easy-care plants and may be just the ticket for replacing turf grass. Their names alone are intriguing enough to make them worth a try! Most will withstand occasional light foot traffic. What Is a Sedge? Sedges look a lot like … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Juniperus virginiana
When is a Cedar not a Cedar? When it’s a Juniper, of course! Common names can be confusing in the plant world, but never more so than when we talk about the Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana. This member of the Juniper genus received the moniker ‘Cedar’ in honor of the Cedar Waxwings that … [Read more...]
Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who has been coming out to the nursery and doing their part to keeping everyone safe! As always, we appreciate your patronage and it’s been so refreshing being able to see our customers. Looking forward to seeing more of you this week! We are open Monday-Friday 9 to 4 … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Shingle Oak
These are the leaves of an oak tree! Shingle Oak does not sport the typical lobed leaves we expect when we think of an oak tree. The glossy leaves provide a refined look in the landscape, belying its sturdy ability to tolerate drought and juglones from walnuts. The fall color ranges from … [Read more...]
Living Mulch Part 3: Using Wood Mulch in the Landscape
If you have been fortunate enough to visit Edge of the Woods, you will have noticed mulch used throughout our own display gardens. Our Landscape Services Crew also uses mulch in new plantings and established beds where our clients prefer. We even use mulch in our own gardens at our … [Read more...]
Shrubs for Habitat
One of the best ways to provide habitat quickly is to add native shrubs to your landscape. The blossoms and berries provide food while the branches offer shelter and nesting material. A bonus of planting shrubs is that the weeding issue around new plants is not as challenging. The height of shrubs … [Read more...]
We Can Help You Shop Remotely!
Phone Consultation - No Charge. Sometimes You Just Need to Talk To Someone Please use the calendar below to select your phone appointment time. We can answer questions like: How tall does this plant get? Does this plant need FULL sun, or will part sun be OK? Can you help me … [Read more...]
Remote Payment, Pick-up by Appointment, and Local Delivery
Many of you are home and seeking some therapeutic time in your landscapes. We want to help you do that, while keeping our staff and customers healthy. As a nursery production operation, we are permitted to continue to operate. However, we have chosen to implement some restrictions in order to … [Read more...]
Our Response to the Coronavirus
In Response to the COVID-19 Update 3/22/20 Landscaping Services Based on guidance from the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association, who has been in communication with the Governor's Office, our landscape services crews can still operate. We have received many requests for services this … [Read more...]
Buds for Birds
Be a Buddy to Birds - Plant Native! By Barbara Malt, Lehigh Valley Audubon Society --Originally published in the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society Winter 2020 Newsletter-- One of my all-time favorites is Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), also known as Coral Honeysuckle. What makes … [Read more...]
We Offer Pruning Services
Winter is the perfect time for dormant pruning! Dormant pruning helps avoid problems such as stunting and allows wounds to heal before new growth starts. Winter pruning can improve branch structure before damage occurs from high winds and heavy snow or ice loads. We can provide structural … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Natural Beauty with Native Plants
Have a loved one who enjoys gardening and native plants? Why not get them the perfect gift this season: a gift card to Edge of the Woods! Gift cards can be used to make plant or hard-good purchases in the nursery, or for our consultation services. Because our retail hours have ended this season, … [Read more...]
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