Bring Nature Inside Your PA Home With Winter Bird Watching

Posted on: January 17, 2022

Winter in Eastern PA can be a real doozy. Cold temperatures and short days make it feel like spring is far off. The last thing on your mind is lawn care or spending time with nature. But as we wait for the ice to thaw, we can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in the comforts of our own home. In Pennsylvania, there are approximately 35 species that can be observed throughout winter. Here is a list of tips on attracting these feathered friends and keeping them coming back for more.

Winter Burn: How To Identify, Prevent, and Treat It

Posted on: December 13, 2021

Winter burn is a common issue that can affect various evergreen trees and shrubs in Eastern Pennsylvania. If you have pine, spruce trees, or plants like rhododendrons, holly bushes, or junipers, you should be aware of this problem, how to identify it, prevent it, and how winter burns can be treated. Winter burn can lead to serious injury or even death of the plant. To make sure this issue doesn’t cause long-term damage to your plants, call the professionals at Showcase Lawn Works.

Why You Should Hire A Professional for Snow Removal

Posted on: November 15, 2021

Even though fall is just getting started, it’s almost that time of year again in Pennsylvania to break out the snow shovels, snowblower, cold-weather gear, and ice melt. You might think hiring a professional for this everyday chore is a waste of money, but it could actually save your life or the life of your loved ones. Here are just a few of the reasons you should hire the snow removal experts at Showcase Lawn Works for all your snow removal needs.

Is Aeration and Overseeding Right for Your Eastern PA Lawn?

Posted on: October 18, 2021

Here in South Eastern PA, summer can be rough on our landscapes. Fluctuating temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, lawn equipment, and excessive foot traffic take a toll on our grass. Often, these stressors compact our soil and produce excessive thatch. Fortunately, a process called lawn aeration can help revitalize your lawn. Read on and learn everything there is to know about compacted soil, aeration, and a process called overseeding that can also increase the health of your turf.

Five Ideas to Extend Your PA Gardening Season Well Into the Fall

Posted on: September 14, 2021

Avid gardeners know when fall comes around in Lancaster, PA, there is still plenty of time to include gardening in your landscape design. This includes flowers, trees, cool-season grasses, and cool-season vegetables. So, what are the best type of plants to seed this time of year? Showcase Lawn Works has the answers. Read on for five ideas for continuing your gardening season well into the fall.

Top Five Landscaping Trends in South Central PA for 2021

Posted on: August 23, 2021

2020 was a huge year for the landscaping industry. Many of us started new hobbies such as crafting and gardening while others of us created staycations in our own backyards. Many of these trends continue to exist through 2021 bringing the outdoors inside and the inside to the outdoors. Here is a list of this year’s five hottest landscaping trends to get you motivated and started on your own property.

Create a Privacy Wall Around Your PA Lawn With 1 of These 5 Evergreens

Posted on: July 19, 2021

Looking for a low-cost, easy way to install a privacy wall? Why not try planting a row of evergreens. Showcase Lawn Works has listed the five most common evergreens used for privacy walls here in Eastern PA.

Liven Up Your PA Landscape With the Added Protection of Mulch

Posted on: June 23, 2021

Looking for an easy way to liven up your landscape this summer? Add a few layers of mulch! Mulch is a quick and easy way to brighten up any landscape. It offers a multitude of benefits for both your plants and gardens. Learn what these advantages are, and then call the professionals at Showcase Lawn Works for mulching and all your landscaping needs.

You Can Help Prevent Crabgrass With a Healthy Lawn

Posted on: May 27, 2021

Weeds! Every home or business owner’s worst nightmare! Like a red spot on a white carpet, they stand out, screaming to us. They stick out like a sore thumb and make us cringe every time they poke their ugly heads into our plush green lawn. Here in Pennsylvania, with our cold winters and hot, humid […]

Prepare Your PA Lawn for Spring With a Lawn Care Program

Posted on: April 26, 2021

The weather is starting to get a bit warmer, trees have begun budding, kids are playing more outside, and migrating birds have become flying in from the south. This means it is the perfect time to start thinking about lawn care. At Showcase Lawn Works, we offer a variety of services that can help you […]

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