A scenic view of a garden with lush green grass and several trees with branches coated in ice. Stone pathways wind through the landscape, surrounded by bushes and shrubs, under an overcast sky. Early signs of spring are visible amidst the frosty setting.

Rustic Country and Farmhouse Garden Landscape Design and Installation

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PRESERVING THE PAST, CULTIVATING THE FUTURE

Country landscaping brings together the sweeping views of pastures, fields, and meadows – acknowledging the hard-working generations that have nurtured the land.  Hanselman Landscape restores the gardens of historic homes and also designs landscapes for recently constructed country homes.  Whether your style is rustic farmhouse or country estate, our team’s primary goal is to preserve that rural character in a peaceful, bucolic setting.

RESPECTING LOCAL ENVIRONMENTS

There is a charm and grace to the sweeping vistas of pastures, meadows, and cropland, with homes that have nurtured hard-working generations tucked here and there into the landscape. Whether restoring a historic home’s gardens or designing the landscape of a recently-built country house, the primary focus is to preserve and provide access to the views and character that drew people to live in this peaceful, pastoral setting.

A picturesque yard featuring a brick pathway winding through a lush green lawn, bordered by colorful flower beds. A lantern stands on the right, and a house with a staircase and a small shed is in the background, all set against a backdrop of trees.
Restore a tranquil space surrounding a renovated farmhouse in Elizabethtown, PA

PROVIDING SHELTER

The need to account for and deal with strong winds and sunshine is significant in rural outdoor life. One of the charms of typically more significant properties in the country is the opportunity to create “space apart,” a sheltered nook where one can enjoy the fresh air and perhaps read, play, or observe nature with shade from the sun and shelter from the wind. Well-placed, these spaces add depth to the experience of life without interrupting the surrounding vistas. Areas for sports, trails for walking and riding, plots for growing vegetables and fruit, and meadows for livestock are all part of the country setting. They can be incorporated into country estate landscape planning.

A charming two-story house with a stone and beige exterior sits amidst lush greenery. The front yard features a well-maintained garden with a gravel path, bushes, and lavender plants. The house has large windows, a covered porch, and a dark shingled roof.
Mediterranean-inspired herb garden and rustic stone paths complement the farmhouse landscape, in Morgantown, PA

USING LOCAL & NATURAL MATERIALS

Natural stone, brick, stucco, and wood are common elements that form the textural palette of buildings in country settings. Extending the use of these enduring natural elements into the garden in hand-formed walls, walks, and structures keeps the comfortable sense of continuity with the local surroundings.

Panoramic view of a large white house with a gray roof surrounded by lush, landscaped gardens. There's a calm pond in the foreground reflecting the house and vibrant trees with autumn foliage.
Restore a tranquil space surrounding a renovated farmhouse in Elizabethtown, PA

Farmhouse and Country Landscape Design

A picturesque yard featuring a brick pathway winding through a lush green lawn, bordered by colorful flower beds. A lantern stands on the right, and a house with a staircase and a small shed is in the background, all set against a backdrop of trees.
Country landscaping appears thoughtful and groomed while still preserving rural views. This showcases both your home and its natural setting.
Two people relax in colorful hammocks strung between trees in a lush, sunlit forest. One person in a blue and green striped hammock looks ahead, while another person in an orange and yellow striped hammock smiles at the camera. A stone path winds through the forest.
Providing shelter from strong winds and sun exposure is essential to rural landscape planning. When well-placed, these shielded nooks create spaces to rest, play and entertain while protected from the elements.
A serene landscape featuring a white house partially obscured by tall trees and lush greenery. The house is positioned by a calm pond, with large rocks and manicured bushes along the water's edge. A blue sky with white clouds completes the tranquil scene.
The use of local materials is another hallmark of country landscape design. Natural stone, brick, stucco, and wood are enduring elements that keep a continuity with the land itself.

Our Garden Design Process

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Explore

Share your goals, ideas, and project budget and we will begin to survey and plan your garden

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Design

We will consider all your primary view perspectives, both inside and out as we design your garden

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Build

Your garden dream will begin to take shape at the hands of our highly skilled craftsmen and landscapers

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Enjoy

Every project ends with the reward of experiencing the joyful stewardship of your little piece of creation

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Testimonials

David and Jan 1720194040445

What surprised us most was how much more we love our home since Hanselman Landscape began working here! In addition to the beautiful new backyard oasis they created, they are here regularly to care for our plants, turning existing shrubs that we thought were worthless into beautiful, valuable specimens.

David and Jan , Lancaster, PA
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Our needs were to have as much privacy as possible from neighboring homes. Everything was done to perfection. This was the first time in a while (even with building a new home) that we gave the job to someone and never, ever had to go over again and again what was to be done.

Michael H. , Hummelstown, PA
Tony 1720193797447

Words do not serve well to express the sense of serenity and pleasure which your fine work evokes. I would liken the feeling to that of walking alone through a great museum.

Tony , Camp Hill, PA
Amy 1720193998139

I can’t even put into words how much I love my new yard. Hanselman Landscape did an outstanding job–changing an ugly piece of land into a serene and beautiful garden. The workmanship of Hanselman Landscape’s employees is of the highest quality.

Amy , Enola, PA
Michael 1720193089530

Hanselman Landscape has helped us re-landscape our property over the past 3 years. James has a way of guiding you through your own garden, taking in the vantage points, and uncovering your vision (even though you didn’t know you had one)!

Michael and Sonja , Lititz, PA
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We liked the way James (Hanselman) explained and introduced the suggested plantings, actually showing us leaf samples. We needed and appreciated his guidance. Thanks for adding to our enjoyment of our home with your creative landscaping.

Will and Janice , New Holland, PA

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE OF HANSELMAN LANDSCAPE AND GARDENS

Founded in 1985, Hanselman Landscape & Gardens designs, builds, and nurtures a wide variety of gardens in both private and corporate settings. From our headquarters in Manheim, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout the region, including Philadelphia’s Main Line—and as far away as Cambridge, Massachusetts. We also cultivate unique specimen plants, which we make available to discriminating gardeners and architects.

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