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PLANNING A GARDEN THAT WILL LAST: Plant for Tomorrow

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Since plants keep on growing, organizing a community of plants to grow in graceful relationship with one another and the people who share the garden space is necessary to sustainable success.

Good design involves both the placement of plants with growth in mind, an understanding of how the growth of garden plants will change sun and shade requirements, and the selection of an achievable maintenance program for the garden after its installation.

Planning is critical, because a well-planned garden will save the frustration of frequent and costly renovations.

Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman
– Gardener’s wife

Please call us if you’d like to partner with us to grow a garden that will bless others for years to come: 717-653-1273.

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THE LILACS MOTHER PLANTED

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“The trees have grown much taller
in the yard where I once played,
And now look so majestic
in their summer robes arrayed;
And near the walk the lilacs fling
their fragrance to the air
The lilacs that my darling mother
planted for us there.”
~ Ed Blair

My own “darling mother”, 73 years young when she passed in 1999, was especially fond of lilacs. Every day in lilac season is a precious reminder of her vibrant beauty and contagious joy.

Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& lilac lover)

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PLANNING A GARDEN THAT WILL LAST: Make Seasonal Decisions

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What will your garden look like during winter? Consider how much of your garden space and budget to allot to a brief summer season versus sustainable, year-‘round beauty. These are important concepts to discuss as you plan your garden.

We encourage using evergreen plantings as a primary spending focus in the foundation phase of your garden planning, since evergreens are attractive in all four seasons. You can then apportion finances to trees that display spring and autumn beauty and will grow into elegant shade producers in the heat of summer. Adding several specimen trees, such as valuable Japanese Maples, will imbue delight all year long, with vibrant spring and fall colors and graceful winter silhouettes. Annuals and perennials will be most attractively displayed against a background of more permanent plantings. All-season loveliness and a balance that meets your goals are the ideals.

Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& advocate of all-season beauty)

Please note that in each of the gardens shown below, evergreen plantings are the foundation for seasonal color displays. We can plan this year-’round art show for your garden too. Give us a call (717-653-1273) and let the creativity begin!

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PLANNING A GARDEN THAT WILL LAST: Determine your Garden’s Purpose and Scale

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In addition to planning with a long-term perspective, considering your garden commitment, listening to your site and identifying your inspiration, take time to determine your purpose.

Imagine what your ideal garden will look like from your window. Understand the problems you need to solve and the goals you hope to achieve; be able to articulate your reasons for wanting a garden. Are you seeking privacy from neighboring homes or a more beautiful spot in which to relax or entertain guests? Will this design meet your needs in the future and make the most of your space? Answering questions like these ahead of time will help to determine the best design choices for your unique situation.

Believe it or not, the back yard shown here used to be a barren, flat, highly-visible corner lot. The photo below shows the transformation by Hanselman Landscape into a private family oasis with plenty of room for entertaining and play. (Hey! It even boasts a jumping rock for the kids and their friends!)

Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman
– Gardener’s (purpose-driven) wife

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Happy Earth Day

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HAPPY EARTH DAY!

For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies,For the love which from our birthOver and around us lies.Lord of all, to Thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise! ~ Folliet Pierpoint, 1864

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Planting A Garden That Will Last: Identify your inspiration

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PLANNING A GARDEN THAT WILL LAST: Identify your InspirationIn addition to planning with a long-term perspective and considering your garden commitment, identify your inspiration.

A guiding concept helps integrate the plan. Are there experiences and places that have brought rest to your soul and joy to your heart? If so, can you describe or show photos of your inspirations? Is there a message you’d like to communicate? A professional designer will listen to what inspires you and work with you to crystallize your garden dreams, incorporating them into a workable plan.

The photo below shows a swim-in waterfall inspired by a waterfall the clients visited on a family trip to Central America!

Gladly shared by Betty HanselmanGardener’s wife

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