This winter morning photo taken at the Hanselman Landscape nursery displays a glorious sunrise and the many plants we are nurturing as we gear up for another year of bringing joy to gardens across Central Pennsylvania and beyond. Joyfully shared by Betty HanselmanGardener’s wife (& ‘garden art’ collector)
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
~ J. R. R. Tolkien (British author, academic, and creator of Middle Earth; 1892-1973)
At the dawn of a new year, we wish you many joyous experiences that do not tarnish but live long in memory. We hope you find beautiful garden paths to wander and strong, deeply-rooted relationships in your families and communities. Here’s to a grace-filled 2022!
Sincerely,
James and Betty Hanselman,
For the entire Hanselman Landscape team
Early snow enhances the beauty of these live works of art, shaped for many years at our nursery and then cared for after installation in our clients’ gardens by Hanselman Landscape’s dedicated tree sculptors.
May we recommend the gift of one of our pieces of living art for a loved one this year? We will be happy to help you select one of our stunning sculptures and can arrange for delivery and installation as well! Give us a call: 717-653-1273.
Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& daily beneficiary of living garden art)
May the joy, wonder and peace embedded in the Christmas story be yours as you celebrate with family and friends!
With gratitude for your trust and friendship,
James and Betty Hanselman
For all of us at Hanselman Landscape
Winter is a great time to prune many Holly trees and shrubs. A light, late fall pruning restores the plants’ shapes and enhances the prominence of the berries–just in time for Christmas and New Year’s.
A deeper, more thorough, late winter pruning provides room for future growth. This is also a good time to do any significant thinning for two good reasons: allowing additional light into the plant will generate good internal growth when the spring push arrives; it will create a less attractive environment for pests, funguses, and diseases. As spring approaches, it is a good idea to make plants as uninviting as possible for those unwanted guests.
Although you may not relish the cold, the emotional and physical benefits of spending a few hours in the sun during winter can be profound. It’s also quite possible your Holly plants are the most attractive plants in your garden in this season, which makes working with them far more fun than working on a barren Maple tree, for example. In addition, the winter clothing required by the cold has the added benefit of protecting you from the scratches and cuts that are a regular part of pruning Hollies at any other time of year.
So have fun, and enjoy your Holly-days!
Contributed by Peter Dymond
Hanselman Landscape’s Garden Care Supervisor
