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February Landscaping Tips From Burkholder Brothers

Written by Burkholder on February 9, 2021. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

As the chilly winter leaves us and spring draws closer, this time of year is excellent for getting your landscape ready for the new season. Some homeowners may wait until the arrival of spring to start thinking about their lawn and landscape, but we suggest starting earlier. Thinking about lawn care and any big plans you have for your landscape now will benefit you, as you will be able to enjoy your new designs or features earlier and longer throughout the year. Here are a few February landscaping tips to help you get started.

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Our 3 February Landscaping Tips

Our February landscaping tips are meant to help you prepare your landscape for the warmer weather, milder winds, and rainy days of spring.

1. Prepare Your Lawn for Spring

The first of our February landscaping tips is to practice preventive maintenance. For example, snow and frost can cause the grass to become stiff, brittle, and susceptible to tearing if your lawn gets a lot of foot traffic while covered in snow or frost. Try to avoid walking on your lawn and use sidewalks or nearby walkways. Torn grass can cause discoloration and produces an unhealthy look.

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2. Schedule Spring Maintenance with Your Landscaping Company

Soon, your lawn and plants will be in full bloom, which means that spring maintenance is needed to keep them healthy and beautiful. Use the tail-end of winter to talk with your landscaping company and discuss a schedule for spring maintenance and lawn care. Mowing, trimming, and pruning are a few of the maintenance services Burkholder offers. In spring, cleaning up the lawn or flower beds, pre-emergent weed control, fertilization, and cutting back any perennials or grasses left standing over winter are some of the essential maintenance tasks to keep your lawn healthy. Reach out to your landscaping company to discuss how to keep your landscape lush and healthy during spring.

3. Think about New Additions or Designs for Your Landscape

Another one of our February landscaping tips is to start thinking about new features or changes you would like to make to your landscape. The cold weather is an excellent time to begin planning so that those new features or structures you want can be added during the spring and enjoyed during the summer and fall. You can think about new plants to make your landscape more lively and vibrant, and opt to plant trees for extra shade. Some structures or hardscape features that you and your family could add include patios, fire pits, spas, or pavilions, all of which add practical benefits and value to your outdoor living space.

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If you want more February landscaping tips or are interested in landscaping services, contact Burkholder Brothers. Burkholder Brothers has been maintaining, designing and building beautiful, refined landscapes throughout the Main Line area for decades. We have a team of highly experienced and qualified landscape professionals who can keep your landscape lush, healthy, and valuable. Our account managers will work with you to realize your dream landscape, whether you are building a backyard patio or designing an elegant garden. For more information on how we can enhance your landscape, contact us today.

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2021 Landscape Design Trends You May Want to Try

Written by Burkholder on January 6, 2021. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

Each new year, many homeowners plan to implement changes in their landscapes to improve their properties after the long winter. As this New Year gets underway, Burkholder offers 2021 landscape design trends to inspire you. Native plants are great options for people who want to bring new, low-maintenance plant life into their lawns. Incorporating indoor technology and accouterments will make outdoor living spaces more usable year-round. Smart, interconnected technology helps keep your property pristine and beautiful while reducing maintenance and saving you time and money. Here are a few landscape design trends to try out in 2021.

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Native Plants

One of the significant trends we have noticed over the years is more homeowners opting for native plants in their landscapes and this trend appears to continue as with 2021 landscape design trends. Native plants offer several benefits for you and your landscape.

Because native plants have adapted to their respective natural environments, your landscape can maintain its beauty through the entire year, through heavy rain, snow and hot summers.
Native plants are also more likely to resist locally occurring pests and diseases.

Consider adding native plants to your gardens and landscape to make your property more beautiful with less maintenance.

Bringing the Indoors To the Outdoors

Another growing trend among homeowners is the use of their backyard to unwind and relax, bringing the comforts of the indoors to the natural beauty of the outdoors. Turn your backyard into a private getaway with some outdoor furniture. You can also turn your outdoor space into an entertainment area, with a pergola or pavilion to protect you from the elements and enable you to add other items such as sound systems or televisions.

Another method of bringing the indoors outside that has been quickly rising in popularity is an outdoor kitchen. Some of the outdoor kitchen and dining features homeowners want include:

Grills
Dining tables
Pizza ovens
Firepits

These outdoor features also add value to your home, so you and your family are getting both personal and practical value by expanding your outdoor living space.

Smart Technology

As technology grows more interconnected and makes our daily routines more convenient, one of the 2021 landscape design trends you may want to try is adding smart technology to your landscape. An example would be an intelligent irrigation system that automates irrigating your lawn and plants. The automation makes keeping your property watered convenient, while the smart technology prevents overwatering.

Some of the smart technology used in irrigation system includes the following:

Rain sensors
Local weather information linking
Wi-Fi sprinkler control applications for mobile devices

Another example is using smart technology in your outdoor lighting. For entertaining friends and family, you can use color-changing lights to help set the ideal atmosphere and mood for parties or family get-togethers. A smart lighting system also makes your property safer and deters trespassers by activating when the sun goes down. Both of these intelligent technologies make your properties safer, more valuable, and more usable.

Contact Burkholder Brothers for 2021 Landscape Design Trends For Your Home

Are you interested in more 2021 landscape design trends for your home? Contact Burkholder Brothers for a consultation. Our team has decades of experience designing and maintaining beautiful, refined landscapes for Main Line residents. We are up to date with the latest knowledge of landscape materials, trends, and styles. The passionate and experienced hardscape and landscape contractors at Burkholder will work with you to create your dream backyard. For more information on our services, contact us today.

Last Minute Gift Ideas from Burkholder Brothers

Written by Burkholder on December 15, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

With the year winding down, some people may be scrambling for last minute gift ideas. We suggest that you consider what the person for whom you are buying does every day or what their interests are. Some people may want gifts for their homes, such as wall or furniture décor, while others are more interested in edible gifts. Certain electronics or technologies that make one’s life more convenient or enjoyable also make for thoughtful ideas. Here are a couple of different ideas for last minute gifts, some of which can even be found at our Holiday Market.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas from Burkholder Brothers

Written by Burkholder on December 1, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

Picking out the perfect gift for the holidays can be challenging, both for presents under the tree and those found in stockings. Thankfully, we have a couple of stocking stuffer ideas that will be sure to spread some holiday cheer. Fun, thoughtful figurines or ornaments that speak to a person’s interests and style are always good choices. Small metal and fabric wall décor items are also good options, as are candles. As long as your gifts come from the heart, your recipient will appreciate them.

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4 Great Things about the Holiday Season

Written by Burkholder on November 25, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

As the weather gets cold and snowy and the end of the year approaches, we get to enjoy all of the great things about the holiday season. Coming together with friends and family is always a joy, and the holidays are a prime time to spread cheer and give back to our communities and those less fortunate. Many people are excited to finally partake in their favorite Christmas traditions, including decorating their homes to create a warm, festive atmosphere. Here are a few of the many things residents of Main Line communities look forward to during the holiday season.

Burkholder Gives Holiday Tips to Main Line Residents

Written by Burkholder on November 13, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

We love the holidays, and we want to offer our community a few holiday tips. The holidays are a special time of the year for so many people, and we want to help Main Line residents get the best use of their homes and outdoor spaces this year. Many of the people in our area like to hold small family gatherings over for the holidays, and our tips will help you make your home and landscape more festive and useable for the holidays.

Burkholder Announces 4th Annual 2020 Holiday Market

Written by Burkholder on November 3, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

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Malvern, PA – November 3 , 2020 – Burkholder Brothers announces their 4th Annual 2020 Holiday Market. The popular indoor and outdoor market will open on Friday, November 13, and run through December 24. Burkholder’s Holiday Market has become a tradition for many people in Malvern and the Main Line area. The market will be selling numerous Christmas-themed decorations and gifts, such as wreaths, home décor, and ornaments. In addition to the indoor market, Burkholder Brothers will be hosting different outdoor events and providing complimentary wine, beer and hot chocolate.

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Burkholder Highlights Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions

Written by Burkholder on October 27, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and is one of our favorite times of the year. This holiday is a time where we all get to strengthen our bonds with our friends and family, and enjoy many traditions of the season, such as decorating homes. Plus, as Pennsylvanians, our customers have said that they enjoy embracing some of the more unique aspects of Thanksgiving in our state. Below are a few favorite Thanksgiving traditions of our Main Line community neighbors.

Burkholder Highlights Types of Retaining Walls

Written by Burkholder on October 21, 2020. Posted in Landscape Ideas & Design.

Retaining walls are a popular, timeless feature of residential and commercial landscapes. They have a natural appealing look, they organize and enhance other landscape features such as flower beds, they help prevent soil erosion, and they added property value. All of these are significant reasons why home and business owners continue to request them. Each landscape is different, and as a result, the ideal retaining wall for a homeowner differs from that of a business owner. All of the types of retaining walls have different aesthetics, support methods, and are useful for diverse landscapes or situations.

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