Pine Forge, PA -- (SBWire) -- 02/13/2015 --After the first significant snowfall of the year, many homeowners have noticed that their gardens appear to have taken quite a beating. Having invested a great deal of time and money into their flowers after last year's brutal winter, gardeners are cringing at the thought of more snow offsetting all of their hard work. Using their years of landscaping expertise, Whitehouse Landscaping has offered advice on flower care after snowfall in their January newsletter. Having spent dozens of winters in the Greater Philadelphia Area, they have developed strategies to prevent the inevitable snowstorms from ruining flowerbeds and shrubbery.

In their latest newsletter, they explain how to protect plants from snow damage, before, during, and after the storm. A common mistake that many make is the heavy spreading of salt to clear their sidewalks. Their landscapers warn that these salt–based chemicals are harmful to plants and homeowners should avoid putting the melts near their gardens. Throughout the course of the storm, Whitehouse Landscaping recommends periodically brushing the accumulation off the plants in an upward motion and to never shake it off.

Once the snow has stopped falling, there are several steps that homeowners should take to avoid further damage. Whitehouse Landscaping, a leader in organic lawn care in Douglassville, says it is important to loosen any snow around the base of the plant. If any limbs are weighed down, clients should loosen the accumulation and allow the snow to fall off on its own. If the homeowner finds that there is ice attached to the plant or tree, they should leave it be and allow the rising temperatures to melt it. Their final tip advises residents to be cautious of where they pile snow from the sidewalk as the weight of it could crush or smother the plants.

Newsletters from Whitehouse Landscaping are released on a monthly basis and contain a variety of information ranging from patio design to lawn fertilization tips in Montgomery County, PA. Those interested in receiving their latest newsletters can sign up for them through the company's website.

About Whitehouse Landscaping
Whitehouse Landscaping is a full-service, family-owned landscaping company located in Boyertown, PA. With extensive industry certifications, Whitehouse Landscaping has many regular customers in the area. They specialize in safe, environmentally friendly landscaping practices and work the natural flora of the lawn to cultivate a healthy, vibrant appearance.

For more information visit http://www.whitehouselandscaping.com.