Donald Pell Gardens
Renewable Native Plant Landscaping in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
When thoughtfully planted, yard landscapes can be sustainable sources of magnificent beauty, invigoration and even healing. Additionally, trees, plants and shrubs can serve to emphasize features of your home architecture or outdoor living space. If you’re ready to harness the power of nature to achieve your personal vision, select our well-informed professionals for your native plant landscaping in Swarthmore.Call 610-917-1385 Today
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About Us
Our founder, Donald Pell, gained a zest for landscapes and plants early in life. After expanding his skills with guidance from leading architects, Donald decided to put his passion into practice. Since then, Donald and the rest of our team draw on their diverse arrays of knowledge and backgrounds as they work to create well-designed gardens built to spark joy as they evolve. From sketching out your dream garden on paper to making it a reality on the land, our landscape architects will work alongside dependable construction partners to deliver award-worthy designs tailored to your desires and space. Our Building & Design ProcessCreative Approach
Creative Approach
Our philosophy for garden design is at the meetingplace of nature and order. We will analyze your property and carefully take into account its elements to create a truly dynamic garden made to enhance your property’s character and to be appreciated through the years.Incredible Variety
Incredible Variety
Most of our plants are sourced from trusted horticulturalists. To supplement, we cultivate less common varieties ourselves at our small plant nursery. We prioritize use of locally growing plants whenever possible, but we also recognize that diverse garden arrangements composed of some novel additions often promote maximized beauty and longevity.Wildlife Minded
Wildlife Minded
We aim to create beautiful landscapes which provide suitable homes for pollinators, allowing you to be a good friend of the environment while reveling in well-conceptualized beauty. Green and visually stunning, our gardens are designed to offer the best of each world.Minimal Maintenance
Minimal Maintenance
Once rooted, our gardens are intended to grow well on their own, with little to zero mulching or watering needed. However, minor adjustments may be necessary at various times to preserve design integrity and ensure continual plant health. Our internal team will be available to provide support or guidance at these periods.What Makes Us Different
Other local landscape designers may be able to offer gardens which look pretty, but we go well past simple looks. We draw on numerous decades of experience and in-depth horticultural education to curate gardens which are well poised to thrive harmoniously, with little upkeep required as the seasons change. Our team members place plants with intention, paying mind to how they will evolve and accent specific other design features on your site. We believe that collaboration is crucial, and we will work in conjunction with you to honor your desires for your own individual garden.
Flesh Out Your Garden Design with Our Expert Horticulturalists
If you’re excited to give a lift to your site with gorgeous, strategically located plants that anchor your home and grow each year to inspire you anew, the first step is to request a meeting at your property with our group of experienced designers. By seeing your space in real life, we can thoroughly envision the potential, making note of its inherent advantages and ways in which thoughtful landscaping can make it even better.After a detailed discussion, we will suggest various solutions. After we have come to the final plan and construction begins, our detail-oriented team will be on site to prepare the area and soil, put in plants and hardscapes and oversee the building process.
Embrace the Allure of Nature with Native Plant Landscaping in Swarthmore
At Donald Pell Gardens, our founder carries three decades of expertise and is devoted to hand selecting materials for exceptional quality and lasting power. Supported by other experienced gardening enthusiasts, he lays out every landscape with careful consideration for the unique property, its features and its owners’ wishes.If you have a space that you’re eager to revamp into a sustainable work of art, get in touch to set up a meeting.
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I have worked with Donald Pell Gardens for several years, and have only positive things to say about the entire team. From concept to completion, they are thorough, organized and incredibly easy to work with. I would recommend them without any reservations!
john grablewski
18:32 15 Mar 23
I saw Donald Pell's signage on my way to work. It was the best phone call I ever made. Donald and his entire team are professional, thorough, and do an excellent job. Once the job is completed they continue to monitor the job. It's nice to see a company that takes pride in their work. The photos I have attached are plantings that are only 5 months young. I would highly recommend this company.
Donna Lebresco
14:30 20 Sep 17
I was on the phone with Jenna their landscape architect and I thought she's awesome. I would hire them sight unseen! She was so wonderful listening and providing me with her professional insights about my plans that I only wish I could hire them except my property is too small. This company really cares about their clients and even prospective clients! That's RARE to find and a solid winner for me.
Rosita
19:16 24 Mar 22
Don Pell and his team were fantastic. They apprised of us what to expect for our project from time frame to cost to detailed plans. The team was excellent answering questions and giving us maintenance ideas. Included was a detailed "blueprint" with names of plantings.The group did four meadows for us and all are thriving 1-3 years after planting.Don Pell was available by phone whenever necessary. We highly recommend the Don Pell team and if we had any more areas to plant, would hire them again!
Carol Kurtz
23:31 27 Sep 17
We engaged Don Pell Gardens six months before our new house was finished with the goals of creating a landscape design that anchored our new home to the rural/mountain environment, stabilized steep terrain and managed water run off from the large roof area. Don's was attentive to our needs and concerns to ensure they were reflected in his proposal. The design and implementation exceeded our expectations. In addition to accomplishing the stated goals we have beautiful gardens that we will enjoy for many years to come. Don's team were very focused, professional, courteous and worked seamlessly with our builders as they completed the house. Even our builders were complimentary! We have no hesitation in recommending Don Pell Gardens. In fact we intend on having him back in the future.
Robert Power
23:20 16 May 18
Donald Pell Gardens
Transforming landscapes in the Mid-Atlantic region for 30 years
104 Ridge Rd
Phoenixville, PA
19460
don@donaldpell.com
610-917-1385