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At Eshelman Mill Gardens & Landscapes, we know that a healthy, vibrant lawn doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of smart strategy, careful timing, and decades of experience. Since 1980, we’ve been helping lawns thrive, using a time-tested approach tailored to each yard’s unique needs. A Personalized Approach, Every Time While we follow a general…

It’s those first signs of spring – the budding trees, blossoming flowers, the long, warm days – that tempt us to jump right into lawn and garden work. However, when it comes to caring for your plants and lawn, sometimes less is more. In fact, overdoing it can cause more harm than good.  To help…

Our team of dedicated and talented landscape professionals is here to make your outdoor living vision a reality A Little About Us One of the biggest challenges in owning a property is maintaining it. Often, hiring an expert to care for your property is the best option. We’re proud of our team at Eshelman Mill…

Answers from the Experts at Eshelman Mill Gardens & Landscapes Whether you’re in the early stages of deciding on a home landscape design plan for your property or have already had landscaping installed, there’s much to consider. From deciding on flowers and foliage to choosing hardscape features to understanding how to maintain your landscape, you…

Learn how our outdoor design plan transformed a city backyard into a refined outdoor retreat Project Type: Residential Services: Hardscape Design and Installation Our Goal: Revitalize a problematic backyard into a refined outdoor retreat Built in 1874, Paul’s historic house in Lancaster City was originally a tobacco-drying shed, later turned into a barber shop. Paul…

Keep Your Yard Beautiful and Healthy Starts in the Fall Many homeowners dedicate the spring and summer seasons to working on their lawns and gardens. Then, as cooler weather approaches, their hard efforts fall to the wayside. However, we assure you that fall is not only an idyllic time to spend on your landscaping, but…