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How to Make Hydrangeas Turn Blue
Blue hydrangeas are sought after all over the country. Their bright blue blooms are difficult to achieve for many gardeners, especially in the Northern New Jersey area where the climate tends to be colder. So, what makes that brilliant blue color?
Types of Hardscaping Materials for Your Landscape
Landscaping is split into two main design elements: hardscaping and softscaping. Hardscaping includes materials that make pathways, patios, retaining walls, and stairs. They create curb appeal, organization, and outdoor living spaces. Softscaping is incorporated around hardscaping. It is the flowers, soil, grass, and trees that breathe life into the rest of the area. To create … Read more
Rocks or Mulch For Residential Landscaping?
Adding rock or mulch to your landscape is a wonderful way to beautify your property. However, it can be confusing to determine which is the best option for your outdoor living space. Both rocks and mulch for landscaping have many different variations in their use that will affect your decision. Let’s look at the landscaping … Read more
Landscape Design Ideas for Corporate Campuses
Landscape design ideas for corporate campuses bring life to areas that would otherwise be sterile and uninspiring. Corporate headquarter campuses are becoming standard in the workplace to shape an environment conducive to collaboration, innovation, and a sense of community. A key feature on these campuses is their landscape where outdoor spaces are being created for … Read more
How to Reduce Ticks in Your NJ Landscape
Signs of summer are everywhere, and spending time outdoors is not only a priority but a tradition for many New Jersey families. Enjoying the outdoors means a close encounter with all that Mother Nature has to offer, from songbirds to butterflies and unfortunately, a few uninvited disease-carrying pests. Fear not, fellow Jerseyans, we have some simple … Read more
How To Divide A Large Backyard Space For Function & Beauty
Dividing backyard space for function and beauty begins with deciding which unique spaces will be most beneficial to you. Have you always wanted a garden or are you looking for a space for meditation? After you have thought about what would go into your oasis, it’s time to consider how to create a functional backyard. … Read more
5 Risks of DIY Landscape Design
When it comes to landscape design, a “DIY fail” can cost lots of money and have disastrous results. Before you get out your shovel and head to the home improvement store, consider these 5 risks of DIY landscape design. The do-it-yourself attitude is strong these days, and with good reason: it’s fun and rewarding to do … Read more
Landscaping Your Hillside Home or Office
Whether your property is looking out over or directly into a hillside, the primary selling point for your home or office is the view. This means that all landscaping should enhance, not constrict the vistas from your primary windows and porches. Landscape design on a slope has particular challenges that can be met by an … Read more
Fall Landscaping Best Practices for a Glorious Spring
Autumn is upon us, and summer barbecue season is over. It’s natural to begin to turn our attention indoors and start thinking about cozy evenings with a cup of cocoa. However, fall is a great time to plan ahead for your spring garden, and some easy fall landscaping now will help to ensure a thriving landscape in the spring.
Here’s Why Pruning Your Garden is Important
Pruning is one of the most intimidating tasks for the inexperienced gardener. In fact, you may be tempted to avoid it entirely. However, pruning is one of the best things that you can do to ensure the health and beauty of your plants. Here are a few reasons to change your mind about pruning. … Read more
Lovely Landscaping OR Kid Friendly Yard – Why Not Both?
We often worry that our kids spend too much time inside. They don’t get exercise, fresh air and sunshine the way we want them too. But what is there for them outside? The high-end landscape design may be pretty, but there is nothing they want to do out there. And what if they wander out … Read more
