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Welcome to the Pickel Landscape Group Blog!

It is here that I am going to provide general punditry and thoughts on landscape design and maintenance.  Hopefully you fine readers find some of this information interesting and helpful.  As always if you have any suggestions for topics or new information for us to add to the posts please let me know!

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How 3D Designs can Help you Visualize your Project

How 3D Designs can Help you Visualize your Project

Over time, 3D technology caught on and gradually became part of everyday life and this changed how the world sees things. 3D visualization gives a digital 3D depiction of real-life objects by giving us a virtual representation of how the product would look. This makes it a powerful tool for use in the fields of Architecture, Designing, Gaming, Movie Making, Manufacturing, Advertisement, and much more. Several industries have successfully adopted 3D design models, which has helped them deliver...

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Take Advantage of Convenient Annual Flower Installation Services

Take Advantage of Convenient Annual Flower Installation Services

Many individuals in Pennsylvania enjoy beautiful lawns that are thoughtfully landscaped with healthy green plants, a variety of flowers, and sometimes gardens and/or flower beds. Our local landscaping company has been serving Pennsylvania communities for over 10 successful years. It is an excellent time of year to take advantage of affordable, reliable, and convenient annual flower installation services. What Are Annual Flowers? Annual flowers are blooms that complete their life cycle in just...

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How Landscape Lighting Can Enhance Your Property

How Landscape Lighting Can Enhance Your Property

The daytime appeal of your property may be overshadowed by the unwelcoming ambiance created by a dark and uncomfortable landscape at night. All homeowners aspire to create a beautiful environment on their property. When it comes to landscape design, beautiful plants and gardens are often the focus of attention, but well-placed landscape lighting may be even more important in creating your desired atmosphere. By illuminating significant architectural components of your outdoor project, you can...

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Enhance Your Curb Appeal with  Landscape Lighting

Enhance Your Curb Appeal with Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting is to your home what salt is to food--absolutely essential. It can literally lighten up a dark (and uninviting) environment. Instead of removing all outdoor lighting post the holiday season, it makes aesthetic sense to use landscape lighting strategically and give your landscape the boost it deserves. In this article, we will look at the top-3 landscape lighting tips you can leverage to enhance your landscape. Three Killer Landscape Lighting Tips to Beautify Your Home 1. Use...

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3 Reasons to Hire a Landscape Designer

3 Reasons to Hire a Landscape Designer

It’s quite common today for homeowners to choose the DIY route to execute their artistic vision for their landscape. However, without the expert guidance of a professional landscape designer, you may encounter quite a few bottlenecks that delay your project and damage your yard. Professional landscape designers will listen to your ideas and personal preferences and design an outdoor space that complements the layout of your house. They can transform your yard into an aesthetically appealing...

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Creating and Working with the Microclimates in the Garden

Creating and Working with the Microclimates in the Garden

A microclimate is an area that continually has a different climate than the greater regional climate. On a grand scale, this phenomenon is exemplified by the urban heat island effect. The urban heat island effect is caused by the excess pavement absorbing, reflecting, and releasing heat energy making urban areas hotter than the surrounding countryside. Microclimates can be on a smaller scale as well. In your garden microclimates can be created by walls, trees, and pavement.Building a small...

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