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A Hydrangea for All Seasons: The Oakleaf Hydrangea
The Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a captivating plant native to New Jersey, celebrated for its stunning seasonal interest and relatively low maintenance requirements.
Sourcing Garden Accents in Northern New Jersey: Andover
Whether you live in Morris, Passaic, or Essex County, Andover is a lovely destination for unique garden art in Northern New Jersey!
Specimen Evergreens for Small Spaces
Evergreens offer lasting greenery and serve as design anchors, providing year-round structure and a backdrop for seasonal blooms. Incorporating evergreens into a small garden space requires thoughtful planning and strategic placement to maximize their impact while ensuring that the garden retains a sense of balance and proportion.
Butterfly Ponds: A Beautiful and Beneficial Garden Accent
Adding a butterfly pond to your garden is a wonderful way to nourish butterfly visitors while also creating a tranquil and picturesque focal point. This blog post will guide you through the benefits of a butterfly pond, the steps to create one, and tips to make it a special accent in your garden.
The Cardinal Flower: A Garden Jewel
When it comes to New Jersey wildflowers, the cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) stands out for being strikingly beautiful and ecologically significant. Adding these stunning flowers to your garden doesn't just give you a pop of color—it helps support local wildlife and conserve this beautiful species.
Why Drip Irrigation is the Best
While traditional methods like flood, sprinkler, surface, and subsurface irrigation have their uses, drip irrigation stands out for its water efficiency, targeted application, and overall benefits to plant health.
Lakeside Gardening in Northern New Jersey
If you’re looking to transform your lakeside property into a picturesque garden, you’re in the right place! In this blog post we’ll explore the towns in northern New Jersey that boast a plethora of lakes, share best practices for gardening near water, and highlight native plants that thrive in these unique environments.
The Art of Trellising: Training Climbing Roses Horizontally
Trellising is an effective gardening technique that offers numerous benefits. By incorporating horizontal training into your gardening routine, you can enjoy a lush, blooming display of roses that will delight the senses.
Planting on Slope
Planting on a slope serves as a natural and effective method to prevent soil erosion while simultaneously enhancing the beauty and biodiversity of the landscape. By strategically selecting and arranging plants, you can create a thriving ecosystem that stabilizes the soil, controls water runoff, and adds visual interest to the terrain.
Mosquito Control: Why Spraying Your Yard Isn’t the Answer
Spraying your yard to eliminate mosquitoes has major downsides. This post shares better more eco-friendly alternatives that won't harm the ecosystem.
Oh, Deer!
Deer pose a significant challenge for New Jersey gardeners, necessitating careful consideration of the most suitable approach for your space. Many conventional methods involve the use of unsafe chemicals that disrupt the ecosystem. We prioritize employing safe and wildlife-friendly techniques to protect your garden.
Cottage Gardens for All Seasons
Our approach to garden design aims to create spaces that radiate beauty year-round. Drawing on years of experience, we carefully select plants that thrive in our region and complement each other, ensuring each garden is unique. We prioritize early blooming bulbs, repeat-blooming shrubs, vibrant fall perennials, and winter-interest plants to maintain beauty throughout the seasons. If you're seeking a garden that delights every day of the year, we're here to bring your vision to life.
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