Whether to pass the time, add value to your home, or create a hip backyard hangout, investing in your outdoor space is one of the safest bets you can make for 2021.
January
04
2021
Blog
January
04
2021
Wave Petunia
Looking for something productive and rewarding to do with your landscape in winter? Spend some DIY time planting Wave® petunias. By spring, you’ll have a bright, flowering burst of color from a plant that is completely easy to care for. Because Wave petunias are known for their spreading growth, we recommend using them in flower […]
December
01
2020
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Landscape
Rather than look back on 2020 as the year of the coronavirus, maybe we can reframe it as something more optimistic—like a nudge to make meaningful home improvements.
December
01
2020
Stewartia
Looking to bring some flower power to your landscape? The Stewartia genus has up to 20 species of gorgeous shrubs and trees. Most of them are from Asia and common throughout North America. Perhaps the most popular is the Japanese stewartia, which has ornamental bark to complement its summer flowers. Most stewartia plants prefer acidic […]
November
02
2020
5 Ways to Bake the Outdoors into Your Thanksgiving
With temperatures typically in the 50s and rarely dropping below the 40s, late November is a perfectly viable time to embrace the outdoors in New Jersey. In 2020, we may want to go toward the fresh air more so than ever—perhaps even bringing Thanksgiving outdoors—to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. Just like many restaurants […]
November
02
2020
Goldflame Spirea
Anyone who loves the rustic colors of fall will appreciate the bright orange foliage of Goldflame Spirea. Not only that; the leaves on this deciduous shrub show a hint of bronze in spring before going full-on yellow with clusters of pink flowers in summer. Three seasons of unique beauty make Goldflame an eye-catching addition to […]
October
28
2020
Burning Hot Comfort: The Top 4 Types of Fire Pits (and the Benefits of Each)
Looking to install a fire pit in your yard? You’re making a great choice. Click here to learn about the main types of fire pits and which you should choose!
October
01
2020
How to Safely Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Halloween canceled? Now that’s scary.
It might not be quite the same as years past, but Halloween 2020 is most definitely taking place on October 31st as scheduled. In fact, many people began preparing for Halloween earlier and are planning to decorate more than usual.
October
01
2020
Ninebark
Through any weather and every season, ninebark not only stands strong, but also maintains visual appeal. It has never met a climate too cold, making it a popular pick for homeowners in New Jersey and the Northeast. Enjoy ninebark in your backyard by planting it in early spring, in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. […]
September
08
2020
Prep Your Outdoor Space for Any Back to School Scenario
“This is not going to be a normal school year,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said in a news conference. “This is really hard.” Indeed, the debate of whether schools should reopen for in-person instruction during the coronavirus pandemic remains heated and high-stakes.
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