Celebrate Earth Day and the start of the spring season with a trip to an area greenhouse or garden center for some items to spruce up your home’s outdoor space or to bring a bit of green indoors. Here are five to get you started...
1. Esbenshade’s Garden Centers
With two Berks County locations — Fleetwood and Mohnton — Esbenshade’s is a great spot to shop for all of your home and garden needs. If you’re a birder, they have you covered. Pick up everything from feeders, baths and houses to seed and snackers to attract a variety of types to your backyard. You can also grab some snacks for critters like squirrels should you wish to do so, including 25-pound bags of peanuts! esbenshades.com
2. Riverview Gardens & Gifts
With more than a half century celebrated in the tree and landscaping business, this family- and woman-owned business in Temple knows its stuff. Landscaping offerings include pond services and supplies, so pay them a visit if you’re looking to build a pond, stream or unique waterfall feature on your property. You might even consider a dog pond – a place for your canine companion to cool off during the “dog days” of summer. You can also enjoy a pond on your property without worrying about maintenance with the help of Riverview’s bi-monthly pond maintenance service. riverviewtree.com
3. Ryeland Gardens
You’ll find this lovely little nursery in Womelsdorf near the historic Conrad Weiser Homestead. Head here for everything you need to grow a beautiful garden. Ryeland Gardens carries a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, and mulch, too. Need a bit of inspiration? Check out their display gardens to see the plants in action. Each garden has its own unique personality. And if you have any questions, ask away! They’re happy to give advice and offer detailed care instructions. ryelandgardens.com
PHOTO COURTESY FOLIAGE FARM
4. Foliage Farm
The family-owned garden center and nursery celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023 and boasts a knowledgeable staff with more than 50 years of combined experience. Stock is refreshed weekly at the Kutztown business that opens each April and closes in August. Foliage Farm may be best known for its tree stock. Availability is ever-changing but can include: Maples, Birch, Dogwood, Magnolia, Flowering Crabapples, Willow and much more. foliagefarm.com
PHOTO COURTESY SPAYD’S OUTDOOR ENVIORNMENTS
5. Spayd’s Outdoor Environments
Sometimes after you have your landscaping just the way you want it, what you need is the perfect seating spot from which to enjoy it. Spayd’s in Fleetwood can help with that. Their furniture showroom boasts more than 10,000 square feet and is open weekdays from 8am to 4pm, or call for a personal shopping appointment outside of those hours. Items can be purchased right off of the floor or can be custom ordered. To get a look at all that’s offered, visit them online for links to manufacturer websites. spayds.com
