A serene garden scene with various green plants and shrubs. There are some tall leafy trees, a wooden fence in the background, and a small rock garden with pebbles and larger stones in the foreground. A black lantern sits near the plants on the right side.

Urban Garden Design and Installation

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A TRANQUIL ESCAPE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

Escape from the hustle and bustle of life to the serenity of an urban garden designed, built, and tended by the experts at Hanselman Landscape where green, living things are rare, they become even more prized. As a refuge from urban stress, a city garden can literally bring a breath of fresh air in a private and peaceful setting. Decompress from busy daily life in your own calm sanctuary surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy time with family and friends while soaking up the refreshing environment.

Read more about our latest urban garden project, Developed In Manheim…Displayed In Manhattan!

VALUED SPACES

Urban gardens are usually modest in size, which makes the details more essential. Small spaces allow for higher quality materials, permit more precise garden care in the limited time available to busy homeowners, and provide closer, more intimate settings which encourage conversation and relaxation. These gardens become tiny “jewel boxes” to be treasured and enjoyed. 

A beige fence borders a lush row of pink flowering bushes in front of a brick building with several windows. In the background, a smaller building and tree are visible against a clear blue sky. Power lines run overhead, adding an urban element to the scene.

URBAN COURTYARD GARDEN DESIGN

Courtyard gardens extend a building’s welcoming environment beyond its walls and create a series of interesting spaces or outdoor “rooms.” Windows and glass doors frame the living artwork of the garden for the enjoyment of those inside, providing views even during inclement weather and at night. The Hanselman team will pay careful attention to the elements’ scale, materials, and texture to create an enjoyable experience and encourage lingering.

A quaint garden courtyard features metal chairs arranged around small tables on a gravel surface, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees. In the background, a charming building with large windows and a brick facade is partially shaded by the trees.

SUSTAINABILITY AND CARE

Creativity is needed to optimize the available planting area while maintaining an elegant lightness to the space. Also, with limited space, maintaining plant size and providing predictive maintenance are important considerations.

A city scene featuring a small garden with neatly trimmed shrubs and trees in the foreground, enclosed by a black fence. Behind the garden are multi-story buildings with a mix of brick and light stucco exteriors, displaying urban architecture.

URBAN GARDENS: DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

Hanselman Landscape can design a small-scale garden to fit the characteristics of your urban space, whatever the size limitations – whether that be an outdoor garden room for entertaining or a lush blooming bed alongside your home. 

View through a glass door of a rooftop garden with a carefully maintained pine tree in a square planter surrounded by sand. In the background, a cityscape featuring modern skyscrapers, including the One World Trade Center, is visible under a clear blue sky.
A perfectly framed view of a specimen pine on a city rooftop
A rooftop garden with several raised wooden planters. Each planter is filled with various green plants and vegetables, including leafy greens, herbs, and corn. In the background, a building and a clear blue sky are visible. The area appears neat and well-maintained.
A rooftop kitchen garden in the city
Two children play in a large, oval-shaped sandbox at a courtyard park, using toy trucks and colorful balls. Around them, grass-covered hills, trees, and a winding pathway create a serene outdoor environment. Several park benches and large rocks are visible.
A specially designed children’s courtyard garden

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
Matthew and Julie 1720194119552

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
Will and Janice 1720193916353

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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