Earth Turf & Wood

You love your home, but there's just something missing. Maybe you desperately need a place outside to unwind from a tough day. Maybe you'd love to host a backyard BBQ, but you can't even imagine accommodating all of your family and friends. You could have been dreaming of the ultimate backyard oasis for years, but not sure how to make it happen. The good news? Your dream backyard is just a click away! From excellence in hardscape & landscape design, materials and workmanship, to the people we employ, our hardscape & landscape company is committed to the highest standards.

Back in 1984, in the small town of Skillman, NJ (near Princeton) Jarod Hynson started a small lawn maintenance service at the age of 13. By 1991 this company grew to become one of the elite grounds maintenance companies of Central Jersey. In 1994 the business was sold so Jarod could further his education at Messiah College, followed by several additional years of landscape field experience. By 2000, after much research, a decision was reached to launch a company that would truly exceed every customer's lawn and landscape expectations.

Now that you have your dream backyard, who will care for it? The whole point of having an outdoor living area designed and constructed by Earth, Turf, & Wood in the first place was about relaxing and entertaining, not spending time each week maintaining it. Your life is busy. There's work, family, friends and vacations. At some point, even the best low-maintenance landscape design creation is going to need some level of landscape maintenance. Keeping on top of tasks will make sure your property looks its best and your investment is protected.

There's something innately primal about fire. Since the dawn of mankind, people have gathered around fire not only for its warmth and light, but to share life's experiences. For this reason, fire's cozy warmth and light has been popularly added to modern landscape design in the form of fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and various fire features. Adding a fire pit or outdoor fireplace to your backyard or pool area will not only fill your outdoor spaces with flickering nighttime beauty. These fire features can add safety as they illuminate nearby surfaces such as patios and walkways.

Patios and walkways are the foundational elements to a great landscape design. Patios serve as central hubs for entertaining and relaxing, and are often the primary design element that inspires other property improvements such as outdoor kitchens, landscape lighting, pavilions and pergolas, plantings, and pool areas. Additionally, connecting walkways unite these spaces with entrances and transitions within your property, and provide not only exquisite beauty, but functional use for your family and guests.

Collect your thoughts, ideas, pictures, and inspiration and let's talk about your project! We would love to explore how Earth, Turf, & Wood could potentially help make your landscape dreams become a reality. Our initial consultation is absolutely FREE. You (and your spouse) can go over your needs and we can show you some beautiful and practical ideas of how we could potentially transform your property.

There are ways to get the maximum ROI on your landscape design that go well beyond resale value. Time is also an investment, and if you want to enjoy your property at any hour of the day, landscape lighting is an amazing enhancement to consider. Having a professional landscape lighting service in Lancaster, PA or surrounding areas like York, Hershey or Reading install outdoor lighting on your property will not only improve its beauty in the nighttime hours, but will also transform the way you use your property.

It's no surprise that outdoor kitchens are one of the most desired backyard landscape design additions. In fact, here at Earth, Turf, & Wood, about half of the outdoor living areas we create in Lancaster, Reading, York, Lebanon or Hershey include an outdoor kitchen! Homeowners are expanding homes past their four walls and creating connecting outdoor rooms and entertainment spaces right next to their pool or pond. Forget small gas grills, carting armfuls of dishes and food down steps to the patio.

From excellence in landscape & hardscape design, materials and workmanship, to the people we employ, our hardscape & landscape company is committed to the highest standards. Our design/build philosophy is centered around you. That's why our landscaping team members commit to uniforms with shirt tails tucked in, no foul language, smoking, or loud music on any job site. We even utilize random drug testing and criminal background checks. Easy? No. But we are reminded of the value we bring to our landscaping and hardscaping clients through their cards, emails, and repetitive thanks.

Do you wish the outdoor areas on your property had more to offer? Ever find yourself lost in a daydream, imagining gorgeous walkways leading to spacious patios, a furnished pavilion equipped with fully-functioning outdoor kitchen, all surrounded by beautiful plants for year-round interest? In order to make that dream a reality, finding the best landscaping contractor is essential. There are many options in Lancaster, York, Harrisburg and Reading when it comes to landscaping companies. These companies come in all sizes.

Choosing the best landscape designer or landscape architect for your project is one of the most important factors in whether your project will be a success. A landscape designer or landscape architect should not only listen to your aesthetic preferences and hopeful intentions for how to better utilize the areas around your home, but it's their job to investigate all of the issues that most homeowners would never even think of. Items beyond material selection, such as site grading, impact of windows and doors, relationship between other outdoor living areas on your property and neighboring properties, and dozens of other technical aspects go on behind the scenes of a thoughtful landscape design.

Or possibly you just want to create an ideal spot for your children and their friends to play while you relax nearby. Regardless of your intent, adding a pool is a great choice for your home in Reading, York, Lebanon, Hershey, or Lancaster, PA. Since they are a larger investment than most outdoor renovations, it's essential to make sure you find the best pool companies to create your backyard oasis. While the options are abundant, not all pool contractors will be able to help you achieve the ideal use out of your space.

One of the best investments you can make with your outdoor living areas is to add a pergola or pavilion. These structures will help to give your family and guests relief from the hot summer sun and even the rain in some instances. If you're looking for an architectural element with some old world charm, adding a pergola is a great choice. Pergolas can be constructed out of either PVC or a variety of timber materials such as redwood and cedar. Pergolas can be easily enhanced by adding outdoor lighting for extending nighttime use and beautifully accented with hooks for hanging planters.