If your yard spends much of the day in shade, you may despair of having a lush, beautiful landscape. You might be more familiar with…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 28, 2017
If you’ve got a koi pond, then you’ve got predators! Here in New Jersey, they can include herons, egrets, raccoons, opossums, and to a lesser…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 21, 2017
Summer in New jersey isn’t far off, and in pool terms, it’s practically here. That means it’s time to start thinking about that backyard pool…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 13, 2017
Spring is an exciting time of year for pond owners. Flowers begin to bloom and plants display new greenery. Koi come back to play after…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 8, 2017
The word “landscape” may conjure visions of sprawling yards and expansive flowerbeds, but how often does it make you think of pots and planters? If…
GROUNDS KEEPERFebruary 17, 2017
In the spirit of this season of love, why not spread a little to your outdoor space? It’s easy to turn a lonely, neglected yard…
GROUNDS KEEPERFebruary 6, 2017
Bugs don’t fill too many people with a sense of welcoming joy. Besides being exterminated and squashed, they are generally loathed, or at best, avoided.…
GROUNDS KEEPERFebruary 1, 2017
A naturally balanced pond ecosystem is like a puzzle where all the pieces fit together perfectly, and each one must be in place if you…
GROUNDS KEEPERJanuary 25, 2017
You may enjoy the sight of their pert white tails and the life they bring to your yard, but you probably don’t appreciate deer munching…
GROUNDS KEEPERJanuary 18, 2017
If you enjoy your pond or waterfall during the day, then you’ll love how enchanting a pond can be by night. When the sun sets,…
GROUNDS KEEPERJanuary 11, 2017
The trees have lost their radiant fall foliage, the tulips and daffodils are tucked underground and asleep until spring, and overcast winter days can make…
GROUNDS KEEPERJanuary 4, 2017
If you already have a pond or waterfall in your yard, then you probably don’t need to be convinced of their value! We know plenty…
GROUNDS KEEPERDecember 27, 2016
If you’ve been around the internet, anywhere from Pinterest to YouTube, installing landscape lighting may seem like a breeze. There’s no shortage of DIY tutorials…
GROUNDS KEEPERDecember 20, 2016
Natural stone is prized for its uniqueness, durability and striking appearance, as well as for its use in designing everything from formal to rustic landscapes.…
GROUNDS KEEPERDecember 13, 2016
Water lilies are so beloved that some people have ponds installed in their yards just for the lilies alone. Their stunning blooms and the shading…
GROUNDS KEEPERDecember 6, 2016
What’s colorful, elegant and can command hours of your gazing time as they glide and dart through water? Koi! These jewels of the pond have…
GROUNDS KEEPERNovember 29, 2016
It’s easy to think of winter as a barren time, full of monochromatic landscaping and dreary scenery here in New Jersey. Sure, there’s always the…
GROUNDS KEEPERNovember 22, 2016
Whether you have a large, ecosystem pond or a small pondless waterfall, it requires some special care to preserve and protect it through the coldest…
GROUNDS KEEPERNovember 15, 2016
Have you ever gazed out your window and thought wistfully of the soothing sight of a pond, the sound of water bubbling over stone, the…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 3, 2016
If you love outdoor entertaining, it's the perfect time of year to start planning your next get together or party. Graduations are in full swing,…
GROUNDS KEEPERMay 29, 2016
Trey Smith is a pond and lake expert who lives in Woodstown, New Jersey, which is in the southern, more rural part of the state.…
GROUNDS KEEPERApril 21, 2016
