Backyard Pergola and Patio Area in Lancaster, PA

JAROD HYNSON, PRESIDENT • January 1, 2016

Project Cost Level $$$$


Project overview:


Patio, pergola, stepping stone walkway, landscape planting and landscape lighting.


What client wanted the space to accomplish:


Filtered shade area for spending time with family. Additional outdoor living space was also desired.


Innovative ideas/concepts Earth, Turf, & Wood brought to the table:


As the clients were from the south, pine straw mulch and southern plant material were incorporated into the design to give a sense of a southern environment.

A patio with a table and chairs under a pergola in front of a house.
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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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