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Project Journal: Two-Tier Natural Stone Boulder Wall in Garnet Valley, PA

Nov 28, 2025
A two-tier natural stone boulder wall in Garnet Valley, PA, designed to manage grade changes, improve safety, and create a usable path from front to backyard.

Project Journal: Front Entry Rebuild in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania

Dec 02, 2025
A complete front entry rebuild in Rose Valley, PA featuring stone risers and bluestone steps for a durable, well-proportioned approach.

Spring Landscape Cleanup in Rose Valley — Garden Reset

Dec 09, 2025
A spring cleanup service example in Rose Valley, PA, including pruning, pre-emergent application, and mulch refresh to prepare landscapes for the growing season.

Project Journal: Replacing a Missing Holly in an Established Landscape | Hockessin, DE

Dec 16, 2025
A large Nellie Stevens holly installed in Hockessin, DE to replace a missing tree and restore continuity to an established evergreen planting.

Project Journal: Rebuilding an Entryway with Natural Stone in Media, PA

Dec 23, 2025
A full entryway landscaping rebuild in Media, PA using large-format natural stone steps and retaining walls, fabricated and installed on-site.

Project Journal: One Giant Step in Wilmington

Nov 13, 2025
A one-of-a-kind natural-stone step installation in Wilmington — hand-selected slabs from the quarry, carefully graded and set to create a bold, organic entrance.

Project Journal — A Refreshed Driveway Garden in Wilmington

Nov 19, 2025
A simple refresh can make an older garden feel brand new again. Here's how we reshaped this Wilmington driveway border with cleaner edges, healthier plantings, and hand-set Belgian block.

Project Journal: A New Backyard Patio in West Chester, PA

Nov 24, 2025
A full backyard transformation: natural stone steps, boulder retaining wall, paver patio, and new evergreen privacy screening — all built off the old shed pad.

Project Journal: Full-Property Planting and Landscape Design in Wilmington, DE

Oct 29, 2025
A complete transformation — from bare soil to balanced, low-maintenance garden. See how One Thousand Hands designed and installed a full-property planting plan in Wilmington, DE

Field Story: Cambridge Paver Walkway in Media, PA

Sep 17, 2025
See how we replaced a worn concrete brick path in Media with a Cambridge paver walkway and bluestone steps for a clean, solid finish.

Project Journal: Chabad House at the University of Delaware

Oct 28, 2025
Our team regraded the site, installed 9,000 sq. ft. of sod, and added evergreens for privacy — turning a raw build into a welcoming campus space.

Project Journal: Native Plant Bed in Wilmington, DE

Oct 23, 2025
A small native garden can make a big difference. See how we helped a Wilmington homeowner add pollinator-friendly plants to their existing landscape.

Field Story: Natural Stone Boulder Wall and Green Giant Privacy Screening in West Chester, PA

Oct 09, 2025
In West Chester, we built a 70-foot natural stone boulder wall and added 17 Green Giants — turning an uneven slope into a level, private, and lasting space.

Field Story: Natural Stone Patio in Wilmington, DE

Sep 12, 2025
See how we built a 650 sq. ft. natural stone patio in Wilmington with a cedar landing, sitting boulder, and regraded yard for a lasting backyard upgrade.

TECHO-Bloc Playground Patio in Ardentown, DE

Sep 19, 2025
See how One Thousand Hands built a TECHO-Bloc paver patio at Pauline A. Young Park in Ardentown, DE—durable prep and design ready for community use.

Field Story: Boulder Wall and Replanting in Wallingford, PA

Sep 25, 2025
See how we rebuilt a Wallingford front yard with a two-tier boulder wall, stormwater rerouting, and low-maintenance planting for year-round beauty.

What Does Spring Cleaning Mean in Landscaping?

Mar 11, 2025
Prepare your landscape for spring with expert cleanup tips from One Thousand Hands Horticulture. Learn how to refresh your yard for a healthy, vibrant season!

What Does a Professional Gardener Do?

Mar 11, 2025
Learn what a professional gardener does, the benefits of holistic gardening, and how eco-friendly practices create sustainable landscapes.

What is Eco Friendly Landscaping?

Mar 11, 2025
Discover the benefits of eco friendly landscaping with One Thousand Hands Horticulture. Create a sustainable, beautiful garden that supports nature. Contact us today!

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