Landscaping News & Blog

Every winter, we get calls from homeowners across Eastern PA asking the same question: “Why are my arborvitae turning brown?” or “Did my boxwoods die?” Most of the time, the answer is something called winter burn  — and it’s more common than you think. What Is Winter Burn? Winter burn is the browning or drying out of evergreen foliage caused by moisture loss during winter . Even though plants are “dormant,” evergreens like arborvitae and boxwood still lose moisture through th

Most people think landscaping is about mulch and plants. It’s not. It’s about how you use your space. Do you: Host graduation parties? Sit outside with coffee in the morning? Need a safe walkway for aging parents? Want a backyard that doesn’t flood every time it rains? That’s where real landscaping starts. 🧱 Hardscape Is Structure In Eastern PA, we deal with: Heavy rain Freeze/thaw cycles Clay soil Sloped properties That means patios, retaining walls, drainage systems, and g

When most people think about landscaping, they picture green lawns, colorful flowers, and outdoor living spaces. But what many don’t realize is that great landscapes are built long before spring arrives. At ProMark Landscaping, winter is when we plan, prepare, and position properties across Eastern Pennsylvania for success in the upcoming season. Why Winter Landscaping Matters Even when the ground is cold, your landscape is still changing. Soil settles, drainage patterns shif

There’s a moment we see all the time. The job is finished. The patio is swept. The plants are watered. And the homeowner steps outside… pauses… smiles. That’s when we know we got it right. Enjoying the back yard after a hard days work Landscaping isn’t just about making something look nice. It’s about creating a space where kids play barefoot in the grass, where dinners happen under string lights, where friends gather around a fire pit on cool fall nights. One of our recent p