Because little nature lovers grow into big nature lovers!
~ idea shared Brandi Rondinelli of Soul Shine Photography (https://www.soulshinephotographer.com/)
Happily passed on by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& delighted garden grandma)
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INSIDE-OUT GARDEN VIEWS . . . IN SEPTEMBER
If you have been following Hanselman Landscape for any length of time, you probably know that our priority when designing gardens is the viewing perspective of those who live inside the home. So you will not likely see us plant around the foundation of the house because these plants will only be seen from those outside the home. Rather, we create garden rooms that can be experienced and enjoyed from inside AND outside the home. Below are examples of some inside-out garden views at a Lancaster County church; the garden views are a delight for those who are inside as well as for those who pass by.
Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& “inside-out garden” advocate)
SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON GARDEN VIEWS
“It was a lovely afternoon – such an afternoon as only September can produce when summer has stolen back for one more day of dream and glamour.”
~ L.M. Montgomery (Canadian author of the Anne of Green Gables classics; 1874-1942)
Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& September celebrant)
Can we help you create garden views that are delightful in every season of the year? It would be our joy and privilege to partner with you in this valuable investment. . . for the blessing of all who live and play there! Call us to start the conversation: 717-653-1273.
REASONS TO STAY: Transforming a Back Yard into a Garden Oasis with a Phased Approach
Following the decision to retire in their treasured setting, Heinz and Eva asked the Hanselman Landscape team to tailor new ways for them to experience their beautiful outdoor space with a few retirement-appropriate modifications: no grass to mow, a hot tub to relax in, a tsukubai water feature, and a Hanselman-crafted fenced entry to provide privacy from the street.
“We are outdoor people,” Eva explains. “Now we have a kind of outdoor living room. Just the other day we were in the hot tub with our grown children, and then we all sat and enjoyed drinks by the fire pit. Our friends say we don’t need to take vacations anymore, because we have it all in our own back yard!”
Eva continues, “We spend more time out here than we ever did before. You can see why! I can’t wait for summer to enjoy the space more often. I imagine sitting in the shade of the beautiful new Japanese Maple while my grandson plays on the patio.”
Heinz and Eva are both surprised at the difference the whole project has made. According to Eva, “The patio, hot tub and garden together has created new opportunities to use the same backyard. It’s absolutely what we dreamed, which confirms that the decision to stay here and remodel was our best choice.”
As in Heinz and Eva’s case, a phased approach allows homeowners to achieve high-quality garden spaces in a financially feasible way. Beginning with an overall design that will serve as a guide for the entire garden plan, garden additions can be incorporated over time in order of importance, as budget allows. If this phased approach appeals to you and your budget, we invite you to partner with us to realistically bring your garden dreams to life.
Give us a call: 717-653-1273.
Shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& phased approach beneficiary)
TREES
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
~ Alfred Joyce Kilmer (American writer and poet; 1886-1918)
REASONS TO STAY: Transforming a Back Yard into a Garden Oasis with Regular Maintenance
After commissioning Hanselman Landscape to tackle the steep slope behind their home, Heinz and Eva saw the importance of protecting their garden investment with regularly-scheduled maintenance visits. Because of their forward-thinking perspective and the value they place on their garden, Heinz and Eva began a maintenance agreement with Hanselman Landscape. Since the creation of the hillside garden, Pete Dymond and the HL maintenance team have been there throughout the year to prune and mulch, while Sean Kramer has monitored and treated pest activity and diseases—nurturing the beautiful space Heinz and Eva treasure.
A continuing commitment to regular care will ensure that your garden investment continues to grow in beauty and value into the future. Our future-thinking maintenance teams are the right craftsmen for the healthcare needs of your garden. Give us a call to find out how: 717-653-1273.
Shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& garden care advocate)