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boxwood blight

Boxwood Blight

Relatively new to New Jersey, the destructive disease boxwood blight can cause substantial damage to Boxwood plants. Because boxwoods are commonly used in landscapes in our area, this disease has the potential to be widespread across many landscapes. First identified

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Japanese beetles

Japanese Beetles

Unfortunately for New Jersey residents, the Japanese beetle causes damage on lawns and plants everywhere. Japanese beetles have been found to feed on over 275 species of plants. This little beetle feeds on the leaves, fruits, and flowers of many

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Scale Insects on Landscape Plants

Scale insects hiding on plants in New Jersey can cause substantial damage to a homeownerโ€™s landscape. Of the most common insects, scale is a small insect that feeds on sap from many plants. Below we discuss the two main categories

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laurel shrubs

Planting Best Practices

Adding new plants to your landscape is a great way to make your property pop. Below we discuss where and how to properly plant your landscape to keep it healthy and give it the best chance to survive for years

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Japanese maple

Popular plants in New Jersey

There certainly is a reason New Jersey is called the Garden State, as the state is covered in beautiful native trees and shrubs. Below we discuss some of the most popular trees and shrubs in New Jersey and information about

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Device to measure soil ph levels and ensure trees are planted in proper location

Right Plant, Right Place

Landscape plants are a great investment to a property and often easily maintained, but sometimes our plants suddenly stop thriving or die off. Why is that? There are many factors that can cause a decline in plants, whether itโ€™s from

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yellow tulips

Spring Flowers

Spring has arrived! With the warmer temperatures, flowers are starting to bloom bringing pops of color to landscapes. If you are interested in adding flowers to your landscape this spring, below we go through the most popular spring flowers seen

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Removing dead branches from rose bush

Pruning Rose Bushes

Roses produce a great pop of color in a home landscape. With a little pruning knowledge, you can make sure they donโ€™t get overgrown and provide beautiful blooms for you to enjoy year after year. This blog aims to provide

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Picture of diseased tree leaves

Common Tree and Shrub Diseases

Most of us look forward to Spring, especially after the long, cold winters we receive in New Jersey.ย  Gone away are the drab and cold. Here to stay are rejuvenation, flowers, and warmth. Buds turn into leaves, flowers pop out

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boxwoods

Leafminer in Boxwoods

Whether youโ€™re a do it yourselfer or have a landscaper do the work, a well-maintained landscape can improve your propertyโ€™s value and add curb appeal. Unfortunately, there are many external factors that can impact the overall health of your plants

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