Landforms Designed to Thrive

08/26/2026

Sometimes the best parts of landscape are the ones you never planned for. RLA Paul Lepard shares how a few unexpected garden surprises have challenged the way he thinks about designing and maintaining outdoor spaces.

As landscape architects, we wear many hats: artists, designers and horticulturalists. During a project, we dedicate a lot of thought to envisioning our designs, selecting plant material, translating ideas into plans and then implementing them. Every planting and hardscape area is choreographed to ma...

08/14/2026

Keep an eye out for the Landforms Broncos around town!

08/05/2026

Next up, meet Mackenzie Howell!

Role: Landscape Designer

Fun Fact: Loves to cook, draw, craft and spend time outdoors

Favorite Part of the Job: Finding creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems

08/03/2026

The team was recently on site in West Whiteland Township to identify, dimension, locate and assess existing tree material. This inventory is not only used to calculate replacement requirements, but it also gives us a deeper understanding of the site’s existing conditions, allowing us to make more informed decisions.

It’s just one more example of one of the many hats we wear as Landscape Architects!

07/30/2026

Next up, in honor of , meet our intern, Lexie!

Studying for Landscape Architecture at: Penn State University

Fun Fact: Has seen the Harry Potter movies over 50 times

Favorite Part of Internship: Learning something new every day and finding a new love for her major

07/22/2026

Thank you to Wm. F. Hammell Nurseries, LLC for welcoming us in for a tour! We had a great time exploring your nursery and appreciate your hospitality.

07/15/2026

Trails offer a great way to experience the outdoors. RLA Jared Lowman shares why the town of Jim Thorpe, PA continues to be a favorite for his family.

Summer is the time for road trips and vacations. One of my favorite local places to visit is the town of Jim Thorpe in northeastern PA. More specifically, my family owns a small cabin several miles outside of the town. My uncle built the cabin in the late 90’s, and it is still a place […]

07/15/2026

Next up, meet John Williams!

Role: Registered Landscape Architect

Fun Fact: Studied plant ecology in the Australian rainforests for a summer

Favorite Part of the Job: The variety of tasks every day. Ensuring clean water and reducing impact on land with plans and designs that go beyond what people expect.

07/06/2026

Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) is a Pennsylvania native that supports bees, butterflies and hummingbirds in summer, then provides seeds for birds through fall and winter.

Its lasting structure is one reason designers like Piet Oudolf celebrate plants for their beauty across every season, and not just when they're in bloom.

07/01/2026

Next up, meet Jared Lowman!

Role: Registered Landscape Architect

Fun Fact: Coaches his two sons' baseball teams

Favorite Part of the Job: Expressing creativity, developing interesting designs and considering new solutions