For some time now I’ve admired the properties that a particular landscape maintenance contractor was caring for. It was evident that this company knew what they were doing. No matter what time of the season it was, the appropriate task was being done the correct way. Yesterday I had the good fortune of meeting the [...]
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Your Planting Design Should Complement, Not Compete
Yes, this could be a “do-it-yourself” job, but somehow I don’t think so. There is enough larger plant material in this (ahem) design to indicate a landscape company had been involved. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or a member of the trade, there is a fundamental principle of landscape design: complement, don’t compete. Frankly, this [...]
Don’t Let Your Planting Screen Be Doomed From The Start
Every landscape design is serving a function in one form or another. Although there may be additional functions intended here, I’m sure the main objective was to provide privacy. And rightfully so! This home is on a busy road and intersection. In addition to road noise I’m sure headlights at night are another annoyance. Here’s [...]
Leyland Cypress – Know What You’re Getting Into
Leyland Cypress is a hybrid created between Cupressus macrocarpa and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis. I promise that’s the last technical statement I’ll make. Here’s the skinny on Leyland. It’s basically a nice looking evergreen. It’s hardy to Zone 6, which is our zone here in NJ. Start heading north and its hardiness gets marginal. Planted in the [...]
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