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Understanding Planting Zones for NJ Landscaping

If you want to know which trees, plants and flowers will grow best on your property, start with understanding planting zones for your NJ landscape. Beautiful gardens don’t just happen. They take lots of planning and care. And part of planning is knowing which plants and flowers will grow best on your property. There’s a … Read more

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11 Reasons to Consider a Job in Landscaping

Work with the Leading Residential & Landmark Commercial Landscaping Company in NJ & NYC We’re just into 2022 and already you can feel the energy in the air. Spring is rapidly approaching, and employment opportunities abound. If you’re ready to start a new career, here are 11 reasons to consider a job in landscaping. Read … Read more

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Landscaping for Hospitals and Medical Complexes

Hospitals and medical complexes are critical in our society. They are places of healing, birth, and, unfortunately, sometimes death. Within their walls, people experience great joy, intense sorrow, and unimaginable stress. It’s natural that building planners and administrators are constantly seeking ways to comfort and improve the mental well-being of all who stay, visit, and … Read more

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Using Boulders in Landscaping

Do you love your property’s greenery and flowers but feel that something is missing in your landscaping? Does it lack drama, a natural focal point, a feeling of serenity, or other design element? Landscape architects often recommend using boulders in landscaping to fix these landscape design shortcomings. Is a Boulder Simply a Rock? Not exactly. … Read more

Native Plants for New Jersey Landscapes – Going Native

There has been a lot of buzz in the last few years about landscaping with native plants. The United States has a serious problem with invasive plant species like kudzu, English ivy, or star-thistle. These plants have been introduced to areas where the native plants simply can’t compete, and they can cause serious harm to … Read more

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5 Backyard Pavilion Design Ideas for a Personality-Filled Oasis

Whether you like to unwind poolside with an ice-cold beer or curl up next to your spouse at the end of a long day by a fire, we’d like to introduce you to the benefits of constructing a beautiful backyard pavilion that suits your relaxation style. You know that saying “Rain, rain, go away”? In … Read more

Tips to Make Your Landscaping Pet Friendly

This blog was written in August 2018 to help homeowners create pet-friendly landscape designs. We updated with additional information in July 2021 to give our readers, even more, stand apart ideas. There are millions of products sold to pet owners every day to accommodate furry friends inside our homes. But how often do we think … Read more

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Best Exotic and Specimen Trees to Grow in New Jersey

This blog lists a variety of exotic tree specimens including palm, flowering, and fruit. It was originally written in April 2018 and then updated in June 2021 to include more information. When we think of exotic trees our thoughts turn to warm climates or tropical islands. Think of the lush green and brilliant flowers seen … Read more

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