Project Spotlight : "The Blend": A Fishless Pond and Retaining Wall

This project featured beautiful hardscaping and a several tiered waterfall at house in Kinnelon, New Jersey. The front door entry way of this home is extremely unique in that a bridge travels over a f …

Wood fire ovens are increasing in popularity, as they allow pizza and other dishes to be prepared outdoors. It is the perfect way to entertain both family and friends, and below are some additional b …

Consumers face a steep challenge selecting landscape contractors nowadays. An abundance of landscapers declare themselves ‘design, build, and maintenance experts’. Most every other industry separates …

The perfect relationship exists.  Your barista really gets you.  You can walk into your caffeine paradise and get exactly what you asked for all with a smile.  You leave wanting that same smile to gre …

It is easy to assume that landscapers are a part of “green” industry. The vision of working outdoors, tending to nature, and planting trees and shrubs seems green enough.  Unfortunately, many lawn car …

Experience counts when building a plan.  It applies to financial plans as well as landscape plans.  Successful planning integrates hindsight and foresight to achieve a specific set of goals.  Essentia …

Our perceptions are based on experiences, beliefs and data gathered.   We are constantly bombarded with information.  It’s tough to filter the good from the bad.For example, we waste money and resourc …

Are New Jerseyans sustainable because of government subsidies, for cost cutting measures, or are we really green minded?  As a state, NJ is a leader.  We have Sustainable Jersey, a comprehensive susta …

Water is essential to life.  We drink it and use it for bathing, swimming and cleaning.  We also waste it.  Previous generations had to more with less, including water.  I remember taking Florida show …

Planting with a purpose and goal is an effective strategy for responsible landscaping.  Consider the reason you are planting tree before you choose one based on its pretty flowers the day you walk int …