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Pool Designer and Builder in Philadelphia, PA

Posted on: February 11th, 2013 by Team FS

Are you planning your new swimming pool project? Are you looking for a swimming pool designer or builder?

Here at FS Landscaping Contractors, Inc. we are the areas #1 swimming pool designer and builder in the Philadelphia region. We offer our clients FREE design consultations and specialize in 2D and 3D Pool designs. Our team of professionals in the field have a wide range of expertise. We offer hardscaping, stone masonry and stamped concrete with 3 crews and landscaping, landscape lighting, tree and shrub installation with an additional 2 crews. Our sister companies, FS Fence Contractors is the areas top choice for fence installation and Froehlich’s Farm and Garden is our Garden Center that offers a wide variety of plant material, trees, landscape supplies, sheds, pavilions, pergolas and much more.

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All pools need a Fence!!!

FS Fence Contractors installs all types of fences from Residential and Commercial grade decorative aluminum to vinyl, wood, chainlink and all types of Horse Fences. We have some really great Spring specials for pool code aluminum installed at $20 per ft. contact us today for a FREE measurement and estimate. The President of our company is also the inventor of the coolest aluminum fence accessory in the business. He trademarked it the “Tru-Post” www.trupost.com

Fence Company Philadelphia      Inground Pool Design

 

Waterfall Pool      Custom Pool

When it comes to designing your swimming pool and landscape there is really only one company you need to contact. FS Landscaping Contractors, Inc. 215-491-1116. We are located at 3143 York Rd. in Furlong, PA just south of Doylestown, PA in the heart of Bucks County. We have been in business for over 15 years and have a combined experience of 50+ years in the industry. We team up with the largest pool company in the business, Anthony & Sylvan Pools to provide our clients with the highest quality built pool and outstanding customer service. When building with FSLC and Anthony & Sylvan you will find the pool construction process to be much more easier then those who don’t have our team on their project.

Our main goals when designing and building our pools is for our clients to have a complete understanding of the process and timing of putting the entire project together from start to finish. We also inform our clients on all the latest and greatest options along with any open variables that may come up during the process. It is very important to educate and walk our clients through all that goes along with building a swimming pool as this is not our first day. It’s theirs and we are the professionals.

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Jonathan Green Grass Seed

Posted on: April 25th, 2012 by Team FS

Jonathan Green Grass Seed is perfect for Luxurios Lawns…

Jonathan Green

Jonathan Green grass seed has been working on perfecting the “super grass” for decades. The business was started by Jonathan Green to offer sod growers a hearty variety of seeds for residential turfgrass. His efforts met with great success back in 1986. A turfgrass research Center was formed near Salem Oregon which was known as the grass seed production region of the US. Turfgrass evaluation plots were soon planted around the Universities across the country; from the Northeast along the Mid-Atlantic States. The goal was to test the seeds under stressful growing conditions from very hot and humid in the summer time to the icy winter cold.

Jonathan Green grass seed is growing…
They must have felt like the Thomas Edison of turfgrass breeding because it took many years of careful evaluation, joyous successes and frustrating failures but they were able to eventually reach their goal. A strain called the “Black Beauty Breakthrough in Turfgrass Breeding” was a crowning achievement. The strain looked very similar to Kentucky bluegrass but it had certain qualities that stood out. The fescues were drought resistant and disease-resistant; it is more like a super grass. Their efforts paid off because this variety was stronger than any other grass seed previously available on the market. The turf could grow in sunshine or shade; on clay soil or sandy ground.

The Black Beauty was used in several grass seed mixtures as well as in its own branded Black Beauty and Black Beauty Ultra-Grass seed mixtures. These tall fescues were deep rooted and broomstick and full. The careful experimentation with various seed varieties exceeded the expectations of the researchers.

Black Beauty Grass seed

The company has collaborated with the Virginia Tech University research facility to study and isolate the strains that lead to stronger, healthier sod. They were able to distinguish the unique protective coating of the Black Beauty turfgrass which protects it while keeping in nourishment. The sod works well in areas that are often inhospitable to other lesser tall fescue sod.

The process begins with the highest quality grass seed mixtures that are suited for the particular environment for which it will be grown. Turfgrass breeding has demonstrated major advances in the last quarter century through patient research and development. The result has been a boon for the consumer in terms of quality sod and easier lawn maintenance.

The Jonathan Green grass seed have a naturally darker green hue and come in a variety of mixtures for various conditions. For example the Show Lawn Grass Mixture is used to cover and improve existing lawns. It germinates quickly from 10 to 14 days and thrives in full sun and even partial shade. This variety is insect resistant as well.

Jonathan Green Grass Seed mixtures are able to quickly populate newly established lawns or fill-in and improve old ones. Another variety that is designed for quickly groundcover is the Veri- Green.  If you’re looking for a grass mixture that is easy to maintain and grows quickly (within 10 to 14 days), this mixture contains all perennial grasses; is economical and easy to care for.

In areas where water use can be a major concern the Drought Tough Grass Seed mixture can be the answer. This mixture contains drought tolerant perennial grass varieties. It produces deep rooted grasses that are able to gain nourishment at a deeper level. It needs less watering and can stay healthier and dry seasons.

The company is committed to long-term success of its customers and therefore takes every effort to maintain high standards in their grass seed mixtures. They continue to work at developing the right combination of grass seed mixtures to fit the needs of their customers. There is no high weed or crop content, fillers or outdated grasses in their mixtures. Their continued success is due in no part to the success of the people who buy their products.

Many landscaping enthusiasts looked to Jonathan Green Grass Seeds as their secret weapon. Jonathan Green products are available at independent garden centers. The company understands the value of personal service and makes no bones about the fact that independent lawn and garden centers are where homeowners easily gain knowledge and expert help involving all things lawn and garden related.

Going by the labels
The company provides detailed instructions on each label. They make it easy for you to determine which mixture is right for your lawn by giving detailed analysis on each package. Since lawn maintenance and grooming does not call for a “one size fits all” approach, every effort is made to help consumers determine the appropriate seed mixture for their particular growing environment.

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Types of Jonathan grass seed
Those who may feel intimidated by the number of choices of Jonathan Green Grass Seed mixtures need not worry. A quick glance at each label will make it fairly simple to determine which mixture is right for their needs. For example the name of the seed is the first listing on the label whether it’s a single variety or mixture when more than one grass seed is used. The “Full Sun Grass Seed Mixture” for example is used in areas that get little shade throughout the day.

You’ll find specific headings for the description of each variety along with germination information as well as a listing of where the seed came from. Each mixture has a lot number assigned to it for tracking purposes and even the name and address where the bag was mixed and shipped is listed.

Jonathan Green Lawn And Garden Products are available to improve almost any lawn condition or garden bed. Their variety of products can help you maintain and beautify your plot of earth to create some of the lushest and most verdant gardens or help you to grow flavorful vegetables. Here are a few examples of their products and what they are used for:

Jonathan Green Black Beauty Grass Seed
This mixture was the first in a series of success stories for the company. The tall fescue plant roots dig deep into the soil to gain nourishment even in the most stressful environments. This variety will thrive even in dry weather where conditions vary from hot to cold with very little water. It will grow in clay or sandy soil and is often used to improve existing lawns that have been left unattended.

Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra-Grass Seed
This diverse mixture of grass species has all the superior qualities of its predecessor and grows even faster to fill and repair damaged lawns. If there were such a thing as a superhero grass seed mixture this would be it.

Jonathan Green Ball Magic Grass Seed
Whether you are filling in and improving an existing lawn or starting a brand-new one in the autumn season this mixture will work for you. If you’re looking to repair sun damaged areas of a neglected lawn this seed mixture will do the trick.

Jonathan Green Dense Shade Grass Seed
Perhaps you have longed for the lush dance green lawns that you’ve seen on television or glimpsed while driving through the most affluent neighborhoods in your city. This grass mixture will grow in shady areas and fill in dry uneven spots.

Jonathan Green lawn and garden products offer a superior level of products for home lawns and gardens as well as industry professionals. Whether you are looking for organic lawn fertilizer or soil test kits, the company has a full line of products to greatly maximize your green thumb.

The company also provides sensitive information on research and technical data regarding their products and how to use them. You will find extensive research information on each product and how they were developed. Each report is colorfully illustrated and the language is easy to absorb. You don’t have to be a lawn and garden geek to appreciate the value of sod.

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Jonathan Green Grass Seed – Bucks County, PA
If you’re ever in Bucks County, PA and looking for a lawn and garden supply store try Froehlich’s Farm.  They offer smart advice on landscaping along with a choice selection of Jonathan Green Grass Seed products.  Froehlich’s Farm and Garden has been around since 1942 and is still family owned. Jonathan Green Grass Seed served up in Bucks County, PA by an independent retailer.

If you are looking for the perfect example of the customer centered philosophy behind the Jonathan Green Grass Seed Company, you’ll find no better case than Froehlich’s Farm and Garden. This family-owned independent store has been serving its neighbors for over 70 years and prides itself in quality products and services at a fair price.

Having a productive vegetable garden or a beautiful lush green lawn can be a joy especially in these complex times. You can create that the full setting where you and your family can enjoy time together. Jonathan Green grass seed mixtures can help to make that time productive and fun.

 
 

Landscape Designer in Doylestown, PA

Posted on: April 2nd, 2012 by Team FS

Landscape Designer in Doylestown, PA

Have you been cutting out and collecting pictures from magazines of  landscaping ideas and you are wondering how to make the design ideas you like work on  your own property? Have you wanted to capture the design of an old world French estate on your property in Doylestown, Pennsylvania? Would you like to know whether the plants you admire in a European or New England countryside estates will grow well in Bucks County?

It sounds like you need the experience of a residential landscape designer from FS Landscaping Contractors, Inc.. A competent landscape designer will take you through the entire design development process, which includes: consultation and project planning, complete site review, budgeting, construction documentation and permitting. From there we start towards designing your dream landscape.

Below are the steps that we take to better assist you with understanding the process. Our landscape design team specializes in all different software programs such as Auto CAD, Photo Shop, Sketch up, Structure Studios, Viz Terra and Pool Studios. Hand drawn design are also available. We have the capabilities to offer you a landscape design in a 2D and 3D making our program one of the most well rounded landscape design firms.

Landscape Design Doylestown, PA Construction Document

3D Landscape & Pool Design

First Steps

The most important step when planning a landscape project is the first initial consultation with our landscape design team. Here is where we get to share your overall vision, get to know you, detail your wants and needs and desires. It should be a free-flowing discussion about aesthetics and functionality which includes your likes and dislikes of different materials, products, colors, etc. During this first discussion our landscape design team will measure your home and take pictures to better assist us in the designing phase of the project. We than gather all of our information and move on to the next step.

Landscape Design Phase

The next step in the design process is where we study and put all of our notes to work. At this conceptual level, our designers will analyze all the information we collected during the first consultation and make it come to life. We will begin designing all elements discussed such as swimming pools and other hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, walls, fences and water features. Plant materials, landscape lighting, decorative accents and more. All structures and elements in the landscape will be addressed and designed in the best functional and cost effective way This is the phase were we can figure out what best fit’s the budget and which landscaping ideas will and won’t be used in your new design.

Finalizing Landscape Design

This  phase is where we can meet again to discuss the design that we put together for you and review final materials. We generally have this meeting at our Garden Center on York Rd. in Central Bucks County, PA. Once you have agreed on the overall design concept and use of the areas and material selections, their applications, you are ready to begin the landscaping design development and construction phase.

These drawings may be accompanied by a full package of additional drawings to include an existing site survey, tree disposition and elevation plan, tree preservation plan, demolition plan, swimming pool plan, landscape drainage systems, irrigation systems, hardscape plan including outdoor kitchen and outdoor water fountains, landscape planting plan, landscape lighting plan, and construction details for the above plans. Fence, pool house, sheds and pavilion locations will also be addressed in the documentation stage.

As for permits, each city and municipality has their own unique requirements and codes for landscape plan approvals. The norm is a submittal of the entire permitting package to be approved or rejected by a building and zoning board. For this reason, it is important to hire a reputable landscaping company that is fluent in these areas, one who knows which information to include, such as lot coverage ratios, engineered drainage plans, pool fencing layout and specifications. It is equally important to omit unnecessary information that could create confusion or send up a red flag that would keep the project from getting approved. A knowledgeable and experienced landscape designer will help win approval as quickly as possible.

Garden Design and the End Results

Whether your project is a simple landscaping design that only encompasses landscape planting, fence,simple patio or is a complex construction package or swimming pool project it is very important that you hire a landscape designer or landscaping firm that is competent in the skill sets detailed here. For your satisfaction, it is also important to distinguish between “fly by night” landscape operations and  quality, legit professional landscape design outfits that will guarantee to carry out a successful project. Always ask to see a portfolio. Ask for references and visit the website to determine if the landscaping company under consideration has the sense of style and skills you appreciate. One who can design a landscape that complements your home and lifestyle.

Additionally, it is highly recommended that you utilize a design company that not only does the design work, but also performs project management and landscaping installation. There is a world of difference between someone who has great ideas and another person with great ideas who also knows the availability and best use of local materials, local contractors and their methods of construction, overall cost and budget development, and can then maintain the finished product. In short, you want a landscape designer who can deliver a design solution that flourishes in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey climates and conditions. FS Landscaping Contractors is a full service design and build company.

“You Dream it! We Build it!”

FS Landscaping Contractors, Inc. has been making dream landscapes come true throughout the greater Philadelphia area since 1997. We also perform work from Northern, New Jersey to South Jersey and out as far west as Harrisburg, PA. Give us a call today to start planning your new landscape 215-491-1116 and ask about our residential landscape design services. http://www.landscaping-companies.com

                    

 

 
 

Native Plants and Trees – Pennsylvania

Posted on: February 8th, 2012 by Team FS
Proper plant selection is the key to a successful landscape. You wouldn’t put a shade loving plant in the sun or a pond plant in sandy, dry soil. That’s why native plants are always the best choice. These are native plants and trees to Pennsylvania that are tolerant to diseases and insects specific to our region. When you build a landscape around native trees, shrubs, and perennials it creates an incredibly strong foundation. Not only will you have a beautiful, natural-looking landscape, but you won’t have as much maintenance to perform. Thousands of dollars are used every year for seasonal maintenance and installation of special watering systems for lawns and ornamental plants. Natives do not require this much attention.
Native Plants to Pennsylvania
 
Pennsylvania has so many beautiful native plants such as the Pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba), Bluebell Bellflower (Campanula rotundifolia), Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) and Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), just to name a few. You do not always have to turn to an exotic plant for excitement in your landscape. Cardinal Flower not only has a striking red bloom, but it also attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Redbuds are one of the first trees to start to bloom in the early spring. Their pink/purple blooms really stand out in manicured landscapes as well as heavily wooded areas. If you have a long driveway, line it with Redbuds for a picturesque display after winter.
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Stop by Froehlich’s Farm & Garden for all of your landscape design and maintenance needs. Our expert staff will help you complete your vision of the ideal landscape for your home from start to finish.
 
Froehlich’s Farm & Garden
3143 York Rd.
Furlong, PA 18925
 
 

Best Hardwood Pellets

Posted on: January 26th, 2012 by Team FS

There are about 1/2 a dozen ways to heat your home; gas, oil, electric heat, and pellet stoves are a few of these options. With the price of oil and electric these days, adding a wood pellet stove to your home can help reduce your monthly bills drastically. If you currently use electric heat, pellets can reduce your heating costs by almost 2/3 and they are about 1/2 the cost of propane. Unlike chimneys, wood pellet stoves can be placed just about any where in your home. All that needs to be installed is a tin metal liner. The emissions are not nearly as great as that of a regular wood stove. The pellets themselves look like rodent food. They are created out of recycled, compressed sawdust from lumber mills and come in 40lb. bags. It is a lot easier and cleaner to store pellets than it is to store a cord of firewood. Froehlich’s Farm & Garden carries a premium brand of clean burning pellets made by Pennington. The ash content is less than 1% and they are made of hardwood. Each bag is $7.00 and a ton is $285.00. This may sound a lot more expensive than what you get at major hardware stores, but the quality makes up for the price discrepancy. Stop in and try a bag! We also deliver!

Best Hardwood Pellets          Wood Pellet Stove