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Create a memorable Lancaster landscape with black-eyed Susans, coneflowers, native red maple trees. A small pond or fountain adds interest and calm without overwhelming your outdoor space’s simple style.

If you’re unsure where to start with landscape design, LawnStarter will help you find the best Lancaster landscapers. You’ll have quotes with a few clicks.  

Lancaster Landscaping Trends

• Native Plantings: Plant purple Coneflower and Mountain Laurel, plus native Joe-Pye weed and New England Aster for pollinators.
• Streamside Water Features: Small rock cascades and pondless waterfalls mimic the Conestoga River banks; use local fieldstone and water-loving Cardinal Flower.
• Edible landscaping: Kitchen beds with thyme, kale, and espaliered apple trees (like Liberty or Honeycrisp) blend function and curb appeal.
• Outdoor living spaces: Bluestone fire pits and York County limestone seating walls under sweet gum or red maple create cozy gathering spots.
• Low-Maintenance Xeriscapes: Incorporate native Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, Purple Coneflower, and crushed quartz pathways for drought tolerance and year-round interest.

Lancaster Landscaping by Season

Landscaping in Fayetteville calls for careful timing with its Zone 8a to 8b climate and sandy loam soils. Focus on planting in spring, heavy mulching before summer heat, routine lawn care all season, and cleanup plus pruning before cooler weather sets in.

Here are the recommended landscaping activities by season:

Summer

• Lawn Care: Water deeply but less frequently. Monitor rainfall with a rain gauge.
• Planting: Plant warm-season annuals like marigolds and zinnias. Direct sow beans and squash.
• Maintenance: Deadhead flowers to encourage continued blooming. Monitor for pests and diseases.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Aerate compacted soil. Apply pre-emergent herbicides for winter weed control.
• Planting: Plant garlic, onions, and cool-season vegetables like kale and spinach.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake and compost fallen leaves or hire a leaf removal service. Leave some for winter wildlife habitat.
• Tree Care: Plant new trees while dormant. Mulch around roots for winter protection.

Winter

• Planning: Order seeds and plan next year’s garden; research new plant varieties.
• Maintenance: Protect tender plants from frost; clean and store garden equipment.
• Preparation: Plan landscape improvements and design changes for spring installation.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Start mowing when grass greens up in April. Overseed thin spots with cool-season grasses like fescue.
• Planting: Plant cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce. Transplant warm-season crops like tomatoes after the last frost.
• Mulch: Apply fresh mulch around trees and flower beds. Keep mulch away from tree trunks.
• Pruning: Divide perennials that crowd the surrounding plants. Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowering.
• Tools: Clean and sharpen garden tools. Test soil pH and add amendments as needed.
• Irrigation Checks: Install or maintain sprinkler systems for the active growing season.

Whether you need help with seasonal maintenance, landscape design, or hardscape installation, LawnStarter's Lancaster landscapers are ready with a free quote.

Cost of our Landscaping Services in Lancaster

The cost of landscaping varies depending on the service. Routine maintenance costs less than major installations like complete landscape renovations or hardscaping projects.

These are Lancaster price ranges for some popular landscaping projects:

• Lawn mowing: $44 - $54
• (average price for 1-acre yard)
• Leaf removal: $155.44
• (average price per job for up to 1-acre yard)
• Bush trimming: $38 - $108
• (average price for a range of bush trimming jobs)

How to Find the Best Landscapers in Lancaster

From Lancaster City to Lititz, from Ephrata to Strasburg, LawnStarter connects you with the best landscaping pros throughout Lancaster County.

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