Expert Advice

Thank you for visiting the Gasper Home & Garden Showplace’s Expert Advice and Gardening Tips section of our website. Our seasoned gardening and landscape maintenance experts have compiled this collection of helpful information for the do-it-yourself garden, lawn and landscape enthusiast. We are constantly striving to add more helpful information to this page, however if you don’t see something pertaining to the topic you are interested in, our experts are always available to speak with you at our garden center.

Traits of Travertine

May 7, 2021 | Hardscape Maintenance | Landscape & Garden Design

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Traits of Travertine

Hardscape Maintenance | Landscape & Garden Design

Watch this short video to hear Gasper Landscape Architect, Christina Reeves, discuss why travertine is the perfect paving to use around pools and for other types of patios. Travertine is a natural stone paver that is Continue Reading.

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How to Use Palm Trees to get that Tropical Resort Feel in your Backyard

Houseplants and Tropicals | Landscape & Garden Design

Hear Gasper Landscape Architect, Christina Reeves, discuss using palm trees during the summer months to get that tropical resort feel right in your own backyard. Most palm trees and other tropical plants cannot survive the zone Continue Reading.

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Outdoor Drapery

Ask Eli | Exterior Furnishings

Ask Eli: What type of fabrics can be used for outdoor curtains? Hear Eli Hymer’s answer in this short video about how to use outdoor drapery. Any type of outdoor performance fabric (think Sunbrella) can be Continue Reading.

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Pond ~ Fish Tips

Expert Advice | Pond

Fish are a wonderful addition to any pond, here are some helpful tips on keeping them happy. When introducing new fish into your pond; first float the bag in the water for about 15 minutes before Continue Reading.

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Creating a Pond

Expert Advice | Pond

Information for Conception and Design Water is an essential key to incorporating nature into your landscape and bringing it to life! Consider a fountain, aqua bowls, custom made water feature, waterfall or pond. There is a Continue Reading.

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Teak Furniture

Ask Eli | Exterior Furnishings

Ask Eli: How Long Will Teak Furniture Last? Watch this short informative video to hear Eli Hymer, our exterior furnishings expert, talk about why teak furniture is one of the best investments for outdoor living. I Continue Reading.

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My Garden Series: Eli Hymer

Exterior Furnishings | Garden | Landscape & Garden Design | My Garden

Meet Eli Eli has been a part of the casual furniture business for over 30 years and has been essential in growing the Exterior Furnishings Gallery here at Gasper. From opening new stores for several retailers Continue Reading.

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My Garden Series: Christina Reeves

Garden | Landscape & Garden Design | My Garden

Meet Christina View the video to take an inside peek through the gates of Christina’s whimsical garden and pond. Meet her Aussie mix, Phoebe and chickens! Christina Reeves is a PA registered Landscape Architect, and has Continue Reading.