Jarod Hynson, President

Jarod started Earth, Turf, & Wood in the spring of 2000. Getting his start with a lawn care company in his teens, his experience spans 25 years’ in the green industry. His underlying passion is to create well-thought-out outdoor living environments that help create memories for families and friends. Jarod was raised in Central New Jersey, pursued Human Resource Management at Messiah College, and resides in Mohnton, PA. He enjoys spending time with his wife Kristy and their two young daughters and son. He currently serves on the local advisory board for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In his spare time he enjoys just being outdoors, whether vacationing in the Adirondacks, or playing with his kids.

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The Best Built-In Grills for Outdoor Kitchens in Harrisburg, York, or Lancaster, PA

Imagine spending time in your beautiful new outdoor kitchen, connecting with family and entertaining friends. What is integral to that outdoor experience? The grill, of course.

While it is ultimately just one piece of the outdoor kitchen for your Harrisburg, Lancaster or York, PA backyard, it’s a pretty crucial part. After all, you’ll use the grill to prepare your meals and that’s typically why you’re gathering outside in the first place. Even the act of grilling is an experience, and it’s fun to have family and friends gather round while you cook up something delicious.

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Water: The #1 Enemy of Patio Contractors and Lancaster, PA Homeowners

Water is said to be the most powerful element on earth. After all, it carved the Grand Canyon. With that kind of power, just imagine what water can do to your backyard.

Whether you already have a wet backyard, or you’re worried about water problems in the future, water can not only be a nuisance but destructive. Every time it rains you could find your yard sloshy and difficult to use. And if you invest in a patio in a wet backyard, your water problems could get worse and cause big problems for your new outdoor living area as well as your home itself.

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A Recipe for Trustworthy and Hassle-Free Landscaping in Lancaster, PA

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably experienced what it’s like to have workers come to your home that you’re not exactly comfortable around. You hire a contractor to complete a job and suddenly you feel as though you have to cover your children’s ears because of bad language or you can’t even step out for a quick errand because you don’t trust them alone on your property.

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Scoring a Backyard Putting Green for Your Lancaster PA Home

Imagine being able to walk outside and practice your chipping and putting any day of the week? For the golf enthusiast who spends every weekend on the golf course, why not consider a putting green for your backyard? After a long day at work you can destress by putting a few rounds and perfecting your skills. Before you know it, you’ll be beating par every time you hit the greens. 

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Value vs. Cost to Install a Paver or Natural Stone Patio in Reading or Lancaster, PA

When thinking about an outdoor living space, it is your hardscaped areas that tend to bring the most value. A patio is where you entertain, share meals with your family, or even just sit outside to read a book or enjoy the nice weather. Adding a patio provides a lot more versatility to your outdoor space.

Patios are incredibly popular so it’s no surprise that a lot of companies build them. But you’ll likely find that natural stone or paver patio costs can really run the gamut.

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Unexpected Landscape Lighting Features That Will Blow Your Mind

There are a lot of companies out there that do landscape lighting. But only a select few really get into the latest trends or install products that offer highly specialized capabilities. While a basic package might be enough for some projects, outdoor living designs that have all the bells and whistles might warrant a lighting system that matches its high caliber.

If you’re looking for landscape lighting services in Reading, Lancaster, PA, or nearby areas like York or Hershey, that truly deliver a wow factor, then you probably want something more than the standard package of path lights and spotlights.

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The 3 Best Ways that Landscape Lighting Can Improve Your Property

There’s no question that landscape lighting can seriously boost the curb appeal of your property. By lighting up key architectural features of your home and some of your beautiful plant material or trees, you can transform your property in the evening hours. The right outdoor lighting contractor will know how to make your property truly spectacular.

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