As the Snow Melts: Early Signs of Spring in Merion Station and Narberth
Winter is still technically here, but if you’ve stepped outside lately, you’re noticing the shift.
The days are getting longer. The light feels a little brighter. The air softens just enough to make you pause and think… spring cannot be too far away.
And then you see it.
Those first green shoots emerging through the soil.
The First Hint of Spring in the Garden
As the snow melts across Merion Station and Narberth, the landscape starts revealing its quiet awakening.
Daffodils are usually the first to break through. Bright green tips pushing up through the cold ground like tiny promises that warmer days are coming. It is one of the most welcome sights of late winter.
And it is only the beginning.
Early Beauty in Shadier Spaces
Shady garden areas often wake up first in early spring. Before trees leaf out, these spaces enjoy gentle filtered sunlight that early perennials love.
Keep an eye out for:
Mertensia Virginia bluebells
Soft foliage followed by luminous blue flowers that almost glow in spring light.
Columbine
Graceful, nodding blooms that add movement and a touch of whimsy.
Tiarella Foamflower
Airy white blossoms floating above textured leaves, subtle yet elegant.
These native spring perennials thrive in woodland edges and shaded garden beds, making them ideal for many Main Line properties.
Sunny Garden Favorites Waiting Their Turn
While early bloomers steal the spotlight, sunny areas are preparing for a longer seasonal show.
As spring moves toward summer, look for:
Amsonia
Starry blue flowers, fine textured foliage, and beautiful golden fall color.
Baptisia False indigo
Bold, architectural, and incredibly resilient.
Penstemon Eastern Beardtongue
Elegant flower spikes that hummingbirds and pollinators adore.
These perennials bring structure, durability, and long-lasting beauty to sunny landscapes.
The Unexpected Gift of Winter
By this point in the season, most homeowners are more than ready for spring.
But those snowy weeks indoors offer something valuable:
time to reflect and plan.
Without the rush of mowing, weeding, and watering, it becomes easier to think about your landscape with clarity:
• What felt underwhelming last year
• Where you could use more color or privacy
• How outdoor spaces could function better
Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Landscape Planning
Here is something many homeowners in Merion Station and Narberth discover too late.
Once spring arrives, schedules fill quickly. Nurseries are busy. Contractors book up. Decisions often feel rushed.
Planning your landscape now allows for:
A thoughtful, cohesive design
Access to the best plant selections
Installation timed perfectly for the growing season
Whether you are considering a front yard refresh, new foundation plantings, a patio redesign, or a garden filled with native plants, late winter is actually the ideal moment to begin.
Spring Is Coming. Let’s Get Ready.
As the snow melts and daffodils begin to emerge, the landscape is already stirring back to life.
If you are feeling inspired to enhance curb appeal, improve your outdoor living spaces, or invest in a landscape you truly love, you are right on time.
Spring always arrives faster than we expect.
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— Union Landscape Design
