You Want a Backyard You’re Proud Of: Healthy Landscapes Start Here
You Want a Backyard You’re Proud Of: Healthy Landscapes Start Here
Great landscapes grow, change, and get better over time. That’s why our approach to plantings and lawn solutions is rooted in smart design, proper care, and region-specific knowledge. Whether you're enhancing a patio, framing an entryway, or refreshing your foundation beds, we’ll help you select and place the right plants for your space, style, and soil. We also offer solutions to keep your landscape clean, healthy, and enjoyable throughout the year.
Design With Nature in Mind
Everything we plant and maintain is designed with Central Pennsylvania’s climate, terrain, and seasons in mind, so your yard continues to thrive long after we leave. Our care doesn’t stop after installation—we offer seasonal services to ensure your landscape evolves beautifully year after year.
Landscape Plantings
Enhance the look and health of your property with layered, intentional plant design.
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Native and zone-hardy trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground covers—carefully chosen for beauty, sustainability, and performance in Pennsylvania’s climate. Common selections include:
Trees: Redbud, Eastern Red Cedar, Serviceberry, Dogwood
Shrubs: Winterberry, Ninebark, Sweetspire, Oakleaf Hydrangea
Perennials: Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower, Bee Balm, Joe Pye Weed
Ground Covers: Pennsylvania Sedge, Wild Ginger, Foamflower
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Boosts curb appeal, supports local pollinators and biodiversity, and encourages long-term plant health with less maintenance and water use.
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We design planting beds to thrive based on your unique light, drainage, and soil conditions, ensuring your landscape matures beautifully over time. We also help with seasonal assessments, pruning, and mulching so your plants continue to grow strong and stay visually striking as they mature.
Shrub & Selective Pruning
Smart pruning that improves both appearance and plant health.
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We apply natural, non-invasive pruning techniques tailored to each plant's growth pattern and timing. Whether it's fine shaping of ornamental shrubs, rejuvenation of overgrown hedges, or selective thinning of foundation plants, our pruning is done with care and intention.
Common plants we work with include both traditional and native PA species like:
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) – for its vibrant red berries and structural form
Ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius) – which benefits from rejuvenation to maintain color and shape
Sweetspire (Itea virginica) – where thinning improves airflow and flowering
Boxwood, Hydrangea, and Viburnum – which require precise seasonal timing for best results
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Proper pruning encourages fuller, healthier growth, prevents disease by improving airflow, and keeps your landscape in scale without looking overworked or harshly cut.
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We’re not a mow-and-go crew. Our team understands plant biology and regional growing habits, which means we know how and when to prune each variety—protecting your investment and improving your landscape’s long-term health. Ongoing pruning is available seasonally, helping you maintain plant structure, curb appeal, and health with expert timing.
Seasonal Mulching & Edging
Crisp lines, healthy roots, and beds that look great in every season.
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We apply premium hardwood mulch carefully placed and never over-applied to lock in moisture, reduce weeds, and visually unify your landscape. Our edging is clean, consistent, and designed to frame your planting beds beautifully.
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Mulch helps regulate soil temperature, suppress weeds, and improve water retention—essential for supporting the growth of your plants, especially native species like Black-Eyed Susan, Wild Ginger, and Serviceberry. These plants are adapted to Central PA’s environment but still benefit greatly from proper mulching to establish strong, healthy roots.
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We edge and install with precision, protecting your plants and soil health while elevating curb appeal. Plus, we time our work to match the seasons to ensure the best results for both plant performance and long-lasting beauty. We also offer recurring mulch and bed touch-ups throughout the year to keep everything crisp, neat, and seasonally refreshed.
Weeding & Bed Maintenance
Keep your landscape fresh, healthy, and ready to thrive with proactive, seasonal care.
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Manual and chemical-free weeding, soil prep, and ongoing bed care
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Removes competition for nutrients, enhances plant health, and keeps your yard looking clean
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Our approach is tailored and focused on long-term results, not temporary fixes. We provide routine bed maintenance services, so your landscape stays clean, vibrant, and ready to enjoy through every season.
Artificial Turf
A Green Lawn Without the Maintenance
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High-quality, UV-resistant turf products designed to look natural and feel comfortable—installed over a properly compacted, well-drained base for long-term durability.
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Artificial turf stays green all year, requires no watering, mowing, or fertilizing, and holds up well in high-use zones like play areas, pet spaces, or modern outdoor living environments. It’s especially useful in shaded spots or areas with poor drainage—common challenges in Central PA landscapes.
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We install turf as part of a comprehensive landscape plan, integrating it naturally with your hardscaping, planting beds, and grading. Our installs are clean, well-drained, and built to last—no shortcuts, no seams, no sloping issues. And if desired, we offer seasonal rinsing and grooming services to keep your turf looking freshly installed.
Our Process
Whether you're starting fresh or improving what’s already there, we make the process simple and seamless:
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Walkthrough & Site Evaluation
We assess your property’s soil, light, and structure—and talk through your goals.
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Planting Plan & Proposal
We create a layout with thoughtful plant choices, timing, and optional maintenance plans. (These can include seasonal refreshes, pruning schedules, and mulch reapplication for long-term health and curb appeal.)
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Installation
Our crew installs every plant and edge with care and attention to detail.
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Ongoing Support
From seasonal pruning to fresh mulch or simple advice, we’re here to help your backyard flourish. We treat your property as a long-term partnership, not just a one-time project.
FROM OUR CLIENTS
“We would highly recommend Vision Design Landscapes!
They were recommended to us by friends who have used their services for the past several years, and we are sure glad they did. Kendall and Nathan did a fantastic job for us. They edged around all of the trees and planting areas before mulching, which made such a difference in the finished job. They were hard-working, pleasant, and meticulous. Also, we could tell that the mulch they used was of a higher quality than what we were used to using and will last longer. We are so pleased with the work they did for us and will definitely hire them again.”
- Luther & Perry M. via Google
Let’s Help Your Landscape Grow Beautifully
Whether it’s new planting beds, smarter maintenance, or simply a cleanup that lasts, we’ll treat your landscape like it’s our own. Because it’s not just about planting—it’s about helping your space grow with you. With our expert care, that growth will look great and feel effortless, season after season.
