Plant diseases and pests can turn a lovely landscape into a battle zone. Instead of beautification, the focus turns to simply salvaging trees, shrubs, and your wallet. Oftentimes, an infection or infestation causes months of stress and heartache—which is why it’s so important to defend your landscape proactively rather than reactively. The first step is […]
You want to do everything you can to protect your grass and plants from the wrath of winter so that they “spring” to life when warmer weather returns.
A recent article in Total Landscape Care reports that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has now listed five prominent species of North American ash trees–green, white, blue, black, and pumpkin–as critically endangered.
New Jerseyans rejoice – summer is finally here! With the warm weather and sunny days in full swing, you might notice your neighbors making home improvements.
It’s hot out there. Humans need water to survive those sizzling summer days, and plants are no different.
There are lawns, and then there are landscapes. To achieve the latter–as in the beautiful, the inspiring, and the extraordinary–it takes extra care and attention to detail. The start of spring is a particularly pivotal time for your landscaping–at least if you want the vibrant life and colors that make spring so special. Here’s why […]
New year, new lawn? With a fresh start to track your finances, January is the perfect time to create a budget for your landscaping. Whether you’re in need of general maintenance, design-build services for a special project, or both, High Tech Landscapes can help. But first, we want you to find your comfort zone in […]
Homeownership is one of life’s purest pleasures, especially here in New Jersey, where beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers, quaint towns and big cities are all within a short drive from home. If you’re not the outdoorsy or adventurous type, you can still appreciate the Garden State’s natural appeal when you hire a landscaping company to take […]
El Niño is a lifesaver—according to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, it will cause us to have a below-normal hurricane season. That doesn’t mean, however, that a hurricane will not strike. Preparing your landscape for hurricane season—and the impending snow and ice that comes with winter—is critical. That starts with the trees in your yard. […]
Fall weather is slowly creeping its way back in, bringing cooler temperatures and rain. Irrigating your home’s landscape may be less of a regular job now, but it’s still a good time to pay attention to your lawn, beds and trees. Getting Grass Ready Before you ready the rake for leaves, use it to remove […]
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