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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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.
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. […]
“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.
Attractive, yet low-maintenance, leucothoe plants bring both foliage and flowers to any landscape. There are more than 50 species of flowering shrubs in the Leucothoe genus, many of which are native to the U.S. For example, coastal leucothoe grows in almost all states, with the exception of just a handful. Plant a leucothoe bush in […]