On October 17, 2012, Farda Landscaping & Excavating was recognized for their achievements in landscaping design for 2012 when they received four awards at the Pocono Builders Awards. The awards received by Farda Landscaping & Excavating were Best Landscaping Residential Outdoor Living Space, Best Specialty Stonework, Best Landscape Renovation over $10,000, as well as the evening’s highest honor – the Award of Excellence for great achievement in the Pocono building community for the year.

“I am so very proud to have received these awards,” enthuses Anthony Farda, owner of Farda Landscaping & Excavating. “To be selected for such high honors by my peers with such prestigious industry awards is incredibly humbling for me.”

Farda Landscaping & Excavating has earned a reputation in the Pocono building community for quality workmanship, exceptional horticultural and landscaping knowledge, and superior customer service. These skills were in full evidence in their award winning project, a Stroudsburg region landscaping design of the grandest scale. This project reimagined the landscape of a home, already beautiful under the expert care of Farda Landscaping, and resulted in an outdoor living space of luxury and refinement.

“The challenge of this project was blending the new details with the existing pool and terrace area,” explains Farda. “The result is a seamless merger of distinctive outdoor spaces that appear to be a natural extension of the landscape.”

This project included extensive stonework resulting in creation of new boulder stairs, a sitting wall, and a boulder table. The experts at Farda Landscaping & Excavating set each and every boulder and stone by hand and with their extensive fleet of heavy equipment.

Other special details of the project include a custom water feature which lends tranquility and ambience to the surroundings through its soothing sounds, and the installation of classically-styled landscape lighting for enhanced beauty while providing safety for nighttime entertaining.

“Realizing the vision of this landscape was our privilege at Farda Landscaping,” summarizes Farda. “To also receive so many awards in recognition of what we achieved in this landscape design is truly is the icing on the cake!”

Well-designed and well-maintained landscaping can add more than 14% to the value of a home. In fact, 95% of real estate appraisers surveyed agreed that landscaping ads to the dollar value of residential real estate -- and 99% believe that proper landscaping enhances the sales appeal of a home.
 

 

To get the best return on your investment, take advantage of the expertise of Farda Landscaping & Excavating. Farda will be able to help you plan ahead for landscaping that improves the value of your home for years to come.

In the last decade only one tree was planted for every four that died or were removed. This year, make a commitment to do your share: Plant a tree.

You can start in your own backyard. Of course, if space is a consideration, your choice of tree is critical. Ask Farda Landscaping & Excavating about the type of tree that is right for your landscape and surroundings.

Farda Landscaping & Excavating will be able to advise you on species that are virtually smog-resistant, evergreen for privacy, flowering trees, or even dwarf varieties that can be grown in containers or other confined places. Through Farda Landscaping, you'll also learn how to plant your tree and you will be able to arrange for ongoing landscaping assistance.

Container Gardening is a flexible, portable and easy care way to garden. The smallest of patios, decks or balconies can accommodate a pot, bringing a bright splash of color to your home. Short on yard space? Potted tomatoes and herbs are super easy to grow in containers or even hanging baskets.

Some key considerations are the amount of sun or shade in the spot that you are considering. Daily watering is generally required for container gardens but, just think, no weeding! Another advantage of container gardening is the INSTANT satisfaction, no beds to turn, no waiting for small plants to mature and fill in.

Drainage is super important and the container you select should have a drainage hole in the bottom. If not, a base of small stone will allow the water to drain from the soil. Specialty potting mixes are readily available. Most today contain a time release fertilizer, which checks another chore off your list! Potting mixes are much lighter than garden soil creating the best environment for you container garden.

Think outside the box when choosing a container. Old galvanized pails or milk crates, baskets, even that old seatless chair that you have been meaning to have re-caned can be a fun container.

Be creative with color! We love combinations in container gardening. Mix herbs such as parsley and lavender with your annual plants. Bold colors such as purple and orange look stunning in a container garden.

At Farda Landscaping, we can provide creative and decorative container plantings for your terrace, patio or poolside, either using your containers or you can let us choose something to complement your home’s exterior. Call today to schedule at 570-421-5376