GreenWeaver Landscapes

10/22/2026

What looks like a lush planting bed can also be doing some serious work behind the scenes. 🌿💧

For this Chesapeake estate, our designer Olivia incorporated rain gardens and a stone-lined swale to help manage stormwater created by the property’s expanded driveway, reconstructed home, and workshop.

The rain gardens are designed with a depression in the center to help capture and infiltrate water before it reaches the swale that runs through the landscape.. That’s especially important on a property so close to the river and bay, where keeping as much stormwater on site as possible can make a meaningful environmental difference.

And functionality doesn’t have to come at the expense of beauty. With Joe Pye w**d attracting tiger swallowtails, colorful native grasses, asters, viburnum, and other seasonal plantings, this has become one of Olivia’s favorite gardens on the entire property.

If stormwater, drainage, or simply making better use of your landscape is on your mind, fall is a great time to start planning with GreenWeaver for next year.

10/21/2026

What does it look like when a landscape is designed to be enjoyed for decades?

For Jim and Tina, working with GreenWeaver has meant watching their property evolve into something more natural, seasonal, and connected to the environment around it. Over the years, their gardens have become home to rabbits, deer, birds, butterflies, bees, and even flocks of finches that gather among the plantings.

They’ve also seen firsthand the value of having a trusted landscape partner. After a major windstorm took down more than 30 trees on the property, one phone call brought the GreenWeaver team out to help them figure out what came next.

More than 20 years later, Jim and Tina still enjoy simply walking through the gardens with a cup of coffee or a glass of w**e and taking in how the landscape changes throughout the seasons.

If you’re thinking about what you’d like your own property to become, now is a great time to start that conversation with GreenWeaver.

10/15/2026

This Wayne Cottage Garden shows how thoughtful design can completely change the way a backyard feels.

A white picket fence divides the large yard into two distinct spaces, creating a more intimate cottage garden closer to the home while preserving a larger open area beyond. A vine-covered arbor connects the two, and natural stonework helps give the landscape structure and character.

It’s a great reminder that landscape design isn’t only about choosing plants—it’s also about shaping how you move through, experience, and use your outdoor space.

If you’ve been thinking about reworking your own yard, this is a great time of year to start planning the layout, materials, and planting design so everything is ready to come together next season.

10/13/2026

A beautiful estate landscape starts with understanding the property as a whole.

For this Chesapeake project, the spectacular water views shaped many of the design decisions. The goal was to add texture, color, and a sense of enclosure close to the home without blocking those expansive views—while also creating functional spaces for play, gathering, and relaxing by the pool.

Large planting beds, open turf areas, and carefully selected plantings all work together to make the property feel cohesive, comfortable, and connected to its surroundings. Behind the scenes, the project also involved coordination with architects, stormwater and civil engineers, and natural resource requirements to make sure every piece worked together.

Projects like this take thoughtful planning long before installation begins. If you’re imagining changes to your property for next year, fall is a great time to start the conversation with GreenWeaver and begin shaping the possibilities.

10/12/2026

It is aster season! And there is almost certainly a native aster that will work on your property. Tall or diminutive, sun or shade, asters provide important late-season nectar for pollinators, and add a dimension of color to the fall landscape. Pictured are:

Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry',
Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Aster cordifolius 'Avondale'
Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'
Aster macrophylla 'Twilight' and
Aster novae-angliae

Celebrate fall by add some to your garden!

10/09/2026

Fall is a great time to think ahead for the birds you hope to welcome in spring!

Bluebirds are beautiful, beneficial visitors that can help bring more life and movement to the landscape. While they are often associated with spring, preparing your property now can make a difference when nesting season returns.

If you have the right site, such as an open meadow, naturalized stormwater basin, corporate campus, or larger open landscape, a properly placed bluebird nest box can provide valuable nesting habitat. Fall is also a good time to clean and repair existing boxes, reduce pesticide use, add native plants, and make sure your landscape offers food, water, and shelter for birds throughout the seasons.

Even if your property is not ideal for bluebirds, these same steps can help attract and support many other feathered friends.

Learn more about creating a bird-friendly landscape: https://green-weaver.com/landscaping-for-bluebirds/

10/08/2026

The importance of late-season pollinator plants.

10/06/2026

Cooler evenings are a reminder of how special outdoor spaces can be when they’re designed for gathering.

Fire features add warmth, ambiance, and a natural reason to spend more time outside — whether you’re hosting friends, roasting marshmallows, or simply enjoying a quiet evening by the fire.

They can be designed close to the house for convenience or placed farther into the landscape to create a cozy destination space. With the right layout, seating, materials, and plantings, an outdoor fireplace or fire pit can feel both functional and beautifully connected to the rest of your yard.

Fall is also a great time to start thinking ahead. If you’re dreaming of a more inviting outdoor space for next year, now is the time to begin planning.

Read our blog, Fall is for Fire Features: Add One To Your Landscape, to learn more about incorporating fire into your landscape: https://green-weaver.com/fall-is-for-fire-features/

10/02/2026

This is a rare opportunity for Delco residents. Vote yes on November's referendum!

Nothing is more important than having clean water to drink. By VOTING YES, we can protect Delco's water by preventing runoff and toxic chemicals from flowing into Delaware County’s water supply.

10/01/2026

Thanks to our friends at Trail Creek Outfitters for helping to spread the word! This is an important opportunity for the people of Delaware County!