Plant Health Care in Devon PA

Burkholder PHC provides exceptional plant health care in Devon PA. Our team consists of certified arborists, tree surgeons, and plant health care specialists who deliver exceptional services in soil and lawn care, landscape pest management, and tree care. We are dedicated to maintaining sustainable, thriving landscapes across the Main Line community.

Located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Devon is a picturesque census designated place in Easttown Township with the zip code 19333. The area is part of Chester County and provides the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and city proximity.

The area known as Devon was largely uninhabited following the War for Independence and was crossed by the Conestoga Road that connected Philadelphia with Lancaster. The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company, established in 1792, played a crucial role in the area’s development, with the new turnpike passing through the Harrison lands.

One of the earliest structures in Devon is the Devon Tea House, dating back to 1734. The first post office in Devon opened in 1883, and William Reed Lewis served as the first postmaster. In 1893, a Sunday School building that later became St. John’s Presbyterian Church was erected in Devon, contributing to the area’s community development. By 1895, Devon had grown into a village with over thirty houses.

The Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad came to Devon in 1832 and played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce in the area, significantly contributing to Devon’s development as a community. The introduction of the railroad represented a major shift in transportation and economic activity in the region, diverting traffic from the turnpike road, which impacted local inns and contributed to the development of the area.

The late 19th century saw the formation of the Devon Horse Show Association, with its inaugural event in 1896. This show has ascended to world-class status, significantly enriching Devon’s cultural fabric. The early 20th century witnessed the emergence of industries such as Benjamin C. Betner’s paper converting business and the Pennsylvania Fireworks Display Company, further shaping Devon’s economic landscape.

Devon has been the home of a few renowned individuals, including Staci Keanan, attorney and actress, and baseball player and coach Dave Bush.

We serve numerous locations along the Main Line, such as Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Chadds Ford, Chester Springs, and more. Explore our service areas to learn more.

Our plant health care manager Starker manages the entire team of PHC specialists and has a great deal of experience and expertise in plant health care. His history of over 30 years covers a wide variety of skills and experience, including

• a degree in agroecology from University of Massachusetts, which he earned while acting as the field coordinator of the University of Massachusetts Tree Fruit Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program
• work with the Insect Behavior and Ecology Program at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station with USDA-Agricultural Research Service in Kearneysville, West Virginia, developing and testing biologically based management techniques for key native and invasive pests of tree fruit
• work as a Plant Health Care specialist, Arborist Representative, and manager

Starker has authored and co-authored over 80 research and extension publications, focusing on integration of biological, cultural, and chemical management of tree health. He has also made some discoveries in the field while working for Burkholder PHC. With our team and Starker’s over 30 years of experience, you can trust that Burkholder PHC will help ensure that your landscape plants and trees thrive and look beautiful year after year.

Burkholder PHC’s tree and plant health care specialists offer a free consultation. We will inspect your trees and plants to determine if there are any problems such as insect infestation, disease, or soil deficiency, and then provide a comprehensive plan for achieving and maintaining the best health for the high value plants and trees in your landscape.

Is your community on our list? If you live in another community nearby, we most likely service your area as well. Contact us today at 484-630-5924 to find out more about our plant health care services in Devon PA or to schedule a consultation.