Caring For Your Trees This Summer

Proper tree care is important, no matter what time of year it is. And even though fall will be here before you know it, caring for your trees is still a chore that should be done on a regular basis. Here is a brief overview of how to care for your trees this time of year. And, of course, if you have any further questions, you can always visit our garden center near Ephrata.

Take a walk around your property and look at each tree. Take note of any damage or other issues with your trees, like signs of disease or insect infestation. If you see any signs of these types of problems, visit our garden center to get advice on what to do to get rid of the problem. You should keep an eye out for any branches that are damaged and in need of pruning.

If you have the right tools and if you know how to do it properly, take some time to prune the trees that need it. Sometimes pruning is an art form, so it should only be done by those who know what they are doing. If you are unsure, hire a professional company to come out and take care of it for you. And if you want further advice on this, come to our garden center to talk to our experts.

Weak limbs need to be braced or cabled in order to help them grow. Sometimes it needs to be done after a storm has blown through your area. Cabling or bracing weak tree limbs is another task best left up to a professional. There should be some type of tree care service in your area that you can call for assistance. Or you can visit our garden center to learn more about cabling and bracing.

These are only a few suggestions on how to best care for all of the trees on your property. If you would like to learn even more, take a trip to our garden center. We have plenty of experts on staff who would be happy to answer your questions on how to best care for your trees and other aspects of your landscaping.

If you would like more information on our garden center near Ephrata, call us at Root’s Nurseries at 717-898-0041, or you can contact us for a Free Estimate. Our garden center is on Lancaster Road in Manheim.

Tips for Caring for Your Garden This Winter

Winter is here, and sometimes people think this means they can leave their garden and landscaping alone until the spring. However, there are several things you can do to maintain your garden during the winter months. We have a garden center serving Lititz, so we have a few suggestions on some winter garden care chores you can do now that could save you some time and hassle when the weather starts to warm up again.

Christmas Tree

After the holidays, don’t just toss your Christmas tree! Put it in a bucket of damp sand out in your backyard. Decorate it with strings of cranberries and popcorn. Spread peanut butter on pine cones and dip them in birdseed and hang them up on the tree too. You will attract some beautiful winter birds and give them another tree to nest in.

Plant Containers

Take the time to empty out your plant containers and store them somewhere dry. If you leave them outside with old soil in them, that soil could get damp and then expand when the soil freezes. If that happens, it could cause your plant containers to break.

Compost and Mulch

If you compost, be sure the refuse you throw in there is not infested with bugs or other pests. You could inadvertently introduce them into your plants this spring if you aren’t careful! You should also be sure you are keeping up with mulching. While this is not a fun chore, especially when it’s cold out, this is a great way to help maintain your garden and landscaping when it’s cold out. If you are unsure of what type of mulch you should be using, just visit our garden center and we can help you out!

Snow and Ice

After a snow or ice storm, do not walk on your grass and don’t allow your pets to either, if you can help it. Walking on frozen grass could cause the blades to break and die, and that could result in unsightly brown patches in your grass this spring. 

These are just a few ways you can keep your garden and landscaping looking good this winter! For more helpful hints, visit us at our garden center.

Are you interested in learning more about our garden center serving Lititz and the surrounding areas? Call Root’s Nurseries at 717-898-0041 or contact us and get a Free Estimate.

Manheim Garden Center's August Hours

Summer is almost over, and Root's Nurseries, a Manheim Garden Center, is now on August hours. We're now open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; and closed on Sundays. Stop in to see us and our retail plant center!

Summer Landscaping Tips

Summer has arrived in Central PA! While you're outside enjoying the warm weather, you can also spend more time enjoying and working on your landscape. This season is a good one for completing some of those landscaping projects you've been hoping to tackle, and also a good one for sitting outside, surrounding yourself with your hard work, and relaxing. We've put together a few summer landscaping tips for those who are ready to make some changes to their property.

Add more foilage. Flowering plants can be very visually appealing. Adding some to your yard can instantly upgrade the look and increase your curb appeal.

Fertilize your lawn. If you want your grass to grow to its potential, start up regular fertiziler treatments, and be sure your lawn is getting the right amount of water. Both will go a long way in making sure your lawn is healthy and beautiful.

Experiment with layouts. Not a big fan of traditional landscaping looks? Come up with some of your own ideas, test them out in smaller sections of your property, and if you like the way they look, expand them to include your entire landscape.

Ready to transform your yard? Stop by our Manheim garden center to look at our selection today!

Latest Special: 20% off Fruit Trees & Edible Berry Plants

Looking to add a delicious new addition to your landscape? Root's Nurseries, a Manheim garden center that has been in business over a century, is now offering a special discount on all fruit trees and edible berry plants. Whether you're looking to add an apple tree, a cherry tree, or a blackberry bush, Root's has these trees and plants, plus many more at 20% off.

Fruit trees and berry plants can make great additions to your backyard, allowing you to grow and consume your own fruits without having to make a trip to the grocery store. They can also be very visually attractive, particularly when in full bloom and when the fruits are at their prime. Such trees and plants can do a lot to increase the curb appeal of your home.

Ready to take advantage of this 20% discount and add a fruit tree or berry plant to your property? Visit our plant center today at 2631 Lancaster Road in Manheim, PA. You can also ask about availability by giving us a call at (717) 898-0041.

On sale this month: Zelkova Village Green

Looking to save on something from our Lancaster area nursery this month? You can now pick up a Zelkova Village Green tree, a shade tree, at 30% off.



The Village Green is a variety of the Zelkova tree, and can reach heights as tall as 50 to 60 feet. In warm weather, it shows off its dark green leaves, before they turn a rust red color in the fall. The Zelkova family of trees is native to Japan, but will grow just fine in your yard and will look fantastic as a new addition to your landscape. And, thanks to our discount, you'll be able to take one of these home and plant it at a 30% discount!

What are you waiting for? Stop by the nursery today and check out the trees and plants we have available. Or, if you have questions, give us a call at (717) 898-0041.

Finding a Good Lancaster Nursery

It's Spring, and if you're the green thumb type, you've probably been itching to dig around in the garden or flower bed. Before you jump in and get to work, however, you'll likely need to pick up some plants to fill out your landscape. But where do you get them? How do you find a good Lancaster nursery? Here are a few questions you should ask of yourself and of the nursery.

• Is there good plant variety?
• Is the staff good at what they do? Are they knowledgeable about their plants?
• Are the plants at the nursery in good condition?
• Do the employees help you find what you're looking for?
• Are the prices reasonable?

When you take all of these things into consideration and start searching, you're bound to find Root's Nurseries, the Manheim-based nursery and landscaping company that those in the Lancaster area have trusted for over 100 years. Interested in learning more? Give us a call today at (717) 898-0041.

Sod Sofas: Landscaping Works of Art

The Department of Agriculture at Cornell University has Sod Sofa creation down to a science.

Oh, you've never heard of a Sod Sofa? Well, it's exactly what it sounds like. Take a look.


By shaping soil in a particular way and planing grass or moss, you can put something together that eventually takes the shape of a sofa. The grass or moss becomes the upholstery, and on sunny days, you can have a seat or lay down on your sod sofa and read a book, or chat with friends.



Since 1895, Root's Nurseries has helped residents in Central Pennsylvania create their own works of art. If you have a landscaping dream that you'd like to have fulfilled, give us a call and tell us more about it. We'd love to help! Our number is (717) 898-0041, or you can get in touch by completing our FREE landscaping estimate form.

Lancaster Landscape Design

Spring is just around the corner, and now's the time to start thinking about your landscaping goals. Are you a do-it-yourselfer, or are you thinking about calling in professionals to handle your landscaping project from start to finish?

Root's Nurseries has been serving the Lancaster area for over 100 years. We not only grow trees, shrubs and other types of plants for customers to purchase, we also aid in the areas of landscaping and landscape design. Take a look at this landscape design sketch we completed for a customer.

We can put our landscape design skills to work and help transform your landscape into something that will wow your neighbors and increase your property value. Give us a call today at (717) 898-0041. You can also complete our FREE landscape design estimate form online.

Lancaster's Garden Center

Lancaster homeowners who want to add to their landscapes have trusted Root's Nurseries for over 100 years. Whether its evergreen trees, ornamental shrubs, or other types of plants, Root's Nurseries has what you're looking for to help spruce up your landscape.

Need help coming up with some ideas? Root's Nurseries has landscape designers who can help you design the landscape of your dreams. And if you need help the rest of the way through the project, our landscaping specialists can put everything into place perfectly.

Come by the Root's Nurseries Lancaster garden center today to see what we have available. Our current winter hours are by appointment only, so call 717-898-0041 today.