. . . in October what a feast to the eye our woods and groves present! The whole body of the air seems enriched by their calm, slow radiance. They are giving back the light they have been absorbing from the sun all summer.
~John Burroughs (American naturalist and conservationist; 1837–1921)
Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& joyful recipient of October’s radiance)
“A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all, it teaches entire trust.”
~ Gertrude Jekyll (British horticulturist, designer/creator of over 400 gardens in the UK, Europe and the USA, photographer, artist, and author; 1843 – 1932)
From design and installation to lawn and plant maintenance, our garden build and care teams are learning the garden lessons of patience, watchful attention to detail, and hard work, trusting that their diligent efforts will yield wonderful results for our clients and their loved ones. Would you like us to apply what we’ve been learning to the creation and care of your garden? It would be an honor! We invite you to call on us: 717-665-1273.
Shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& perpetual garden student)
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)
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)
“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.
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)
