From completed project walkthroughs to seasonal planting guides, the GreenRoots blog covers the full range of residential landscape design and build. Browse articles on hardscapes, water features, outdoor living spaces, and horticulture — written by the team behind Chester County's most distinctive outdoor environments.
A great outdoor space does more than look beautiful. It shapes how people experience a place. For GreenRoots Design Firm, that idea was at the heart of our work at The Francis Hotel in downtown Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Working alongside The Francis and Square...
If you've been thinking about transforming your outdoor space next year, fall may seem like an unlikely time to begin. The garden is winding down, leaves are changing, and summer entertaining is coming to an end. But for homeowners considering a significant landscape...
Birch Street Transformation If you've driven down Birch Street over the past few months, there's a good chance you've seen the GreenRoots Design Firm sign and landscaping transformation at work. From planting trees and perennials to installing benches carefully...
April in the Garden: Designing for Pollinators, Beauty, and Long-Term Resilience As April unfolds across the Mid-Atlantic, the landscape begins to reawaken—buds swell, pollinators return, and outdoor spaces start to come alive again. At GreenRoots Design Firm, this is...
Every year around this time, we start hearing the same thing: “It doesn’t feel like spring.” The ground is still cold. The trees are bare. The mornings require an extra layer. But beneath the surface, quite literally, things are shifting. At GreenRoots Design Firm,...
New Year, New Backyard: Start 2026 with a Space Designed to Live Better A new year brings fresh goals, new routines, and a renewed focus on how we live at home. While many resolutions fade by February, one investment continues to pay dividends year after year: a...
As winter settles in and the holiday season approaches, many homeowners are thinking about cozy nights by the fire or decorating their homes for Christmas. But savvy homeowners know that December is also the perfect time to start planning a summer retreat, and it...
The Foundation of a Dream Backyard: Why Landscape Design and Architecture Matter Creating a dream backyard isn’t just about adding beautiful features—it begins with thoughtful landscape architecture/design plan. A well-planned outdoor space enhances both functionality...
Pool season is here! You probably already know that pools are in high demand. And for good reason! Pools are a vacation that starts as soon as you step outside of your door! Make your home the space to gather safely. People are taking less vacations and staying home...
Has the backyard ever been more important in the history of homeownership? With access to outdoor recreation fluctuating alongside coronavirus case numbers, those of us with backyards should take a moment to reflect on the beauty of having our own, private outdoor...