Harrisburg Landscapers Blog

A piece of land that’s overgrown, uneven, or covered in brush doesn’t become usable with a weekend of yard work. Here’s what actually goes into turning raw land into a site that’s ready for whatever comes next, based on a clearing and excavation job we just finished. Why Raw or Overgrown Land Needs More Than a Mower Brush, scrub trees, and years of unmanaged growth don’t just look bad, they hide what’s actually going on with the ground underneath. Uneven grade, poor drainage,

Most people never think about where the stone in their patio or the plants in their beds actually came from, until something fails early and they’re left wondering why. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we source materials, and why it matters more than most people realize. Why Material Sourcing Actually Matters Not all stone is the same stone, and not all plants are suited to the same soil and climate. A paver that looks identical to another one on a showroom floor can b

Is your yard ready for winter?

Our busy season has quickly come and gone, and we are finishing our last couple of projects to complete the year of 2025. One of the jobs we are in the process of completing, comes from an existing customer in Carlisle. Towards the end of the summer, this homeowner added a pool in the rear of his property. Once this was installed, he called Malco to have pavers installed around the pool, up against a newly poured concrete pad, and up to an existing gazebo. Our first order of

2024 has quickly come and gone, so there’s no better time for a year in review! The year really took off in the beginning of March, which...

The winter preparation is in full force here at Malco. As we have just reached December, the frigid temperatures are here, and we are...

Fall is officially here! Malco has been working through the various weather conditions to complete projects of all sizes. One of our...

The temperatures are dropping, but the work has been constant for Malco. During this time of year, we are trying to complete as much as...

This year seems to be flying by as we have already reached August! As always, we have been completing jobs of various nature, traveling...

Spring is here, along with the rain showers, but we have been working through all the conditions. As usual, our jobs so far this year...