Harrisburg West Shore Edible Landscaping & Fruit Tree Installation Services

At Home Orchards we design and install food-producing landscapes in the Harrisburg, PA West Shore communities of Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Dillsburg, Enola, Lemoyne, and New Cumberland.

Get in touch to learn about our proven backyard orchard templates and custom designs so you can start growing fruit at home and take loving your yard to the next level.

Create a Yard You Love

Some of Our Edible Landscaping Projects around the West Shore

  • Carlisle

  • Enola

  • Westburg

Fruit tree planting in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill

From older homes in Camp Hill to new subdivisions near Mechanicsburg, we plant fruit trees that suit your space and goals. We help you choose varieties that thrive in our hot, humid summers and mild winters. We handle every step: soil testing, amending shale soils, planting, staking, watering, and protecting young trees from deer and rabbits. We use disease‑resistant apples and pears along with hardy plum and cherry varieties to give you a harvest you can enjoy for years.

Backyard orchard design in Carlisle and Enola

In Carlisle and Enola, yards range from flat lawns to sloping hillsides with rocky soil. Our orchard designs account for soil type, drainage, and sunlight patterns. We create plans showing where each fruit tree and small fruit plant goes, with spacing that allows full growth and easy access. For rocky or compacted soil we use wide planting holes and organic compost, and we may build raised beds or berms to improve drainage. On sloping properties we plant along contours and stake young trees to keep them upright. Whether you want a pair of espalier apples along a fence or a dozen mixed trees and berry bushes for family picking, our plans make your orchard productive and easy to care for.

Professional edible landscaping near Dillsburg

South of Mechanicsburg, Dillsburg offers larger lots and rural edges where deer pressure is high. We bring professional edible landscaping services to these properties, designing backyards that mix fruit trees, small fruit bushes, and berry trellises into a cohesive landscape. We plan deer‑safe installations with fences or individual protective cages. For properties near Yellow Breeches Creek or farmland we choose hardy species and rootstocks that handle wind and varying soils.

Pricing, timelines, and what’s included

We offer both packaged and custom solutions. Our Signature Home Orchard Designs provide a set number of trees and shrubs, complete with soil amendments, staking, mulching, and deer guards, for a predictable price. Custom projects allow you to choose specific varieties, quantities and design features; we provide a clear quote after a site visit. Prices vary depending on the number of trees and site preparation needed, but most West Shore projects range from a few thousand dollars for a small orchard to more for extensive installations. Planting happens in spring or fall to give trees the best start. We include simple instructions, post planting check ins, replacement guarantees and first year pruning.

How we plan for shale soils and summer humidity

Many West Shore properties have shale or compacted fill left from construction. Before planting we test soil, add compost and organic matter, and dig wide holes to ensure roots have room to grow. In areas with poor drainage we build raised beds or berms 18–24 inches high. To handle summer humidity that encourages fungal diseases, we choose disease‑resistant tree varieties and space them to allow airflow. We apply mulch around each tree to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature, and we can install drip or soaker hoses to deliver water directly to the root zone. These steps make sure your orchard remains healthy through hot, humid summers.

A local focus on the West Shore

We serve homeowners across the Cumberland Valley and Cumberland County with projects near Carlisle Barracks, along the Carlisle Pike, in older neighborhoods around Siebert Park in Camp Hill, and in newer developments across Mechanicsburg and Enola, Hampden Township, and Lower Allen Township. We plan for hot, humid summers and choose disease-resistant varieties that hold up in this climate. The region’s fertile Class I and II soils make it a strong place to invest in a home orchard with a professional installation.

Landmarks and local touchpoints we know well: Yellow Breeches Creek, Ski Roundtop, Williams Grove Speedway, Logan Park in Dillsburg, and East Pennsboro Township Community Park.

 FAQs

  • On the West Shore we recommend disease‑resistant apples with specific resistance or immunity to apple scab, cedar apple rust, and other fungal diseases that thrive in humid climates. Planting apple trees in the right locations, like full sun and good soil drainage is very important.

  • We dig wide planting holes and remove as much shale and compacted fill as possible. We mix compost and topsoil to create a fertile pocket for roots. In extreme conditions we build raised beds or berms so roots stay above the hardest layers. Proper soil preparation is critical for long‑term success.

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