If you have a pond or are thinking about building a pond, one of the key features to consider is the plant life that will…
GROUNDS KEEPERApril 1, 2015
The votes are in: LED lighting has a leg up on its traditional halogen cousin when it comes to lighting your landscape. So if you’re…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 24, 2015
How do you water your lawn or garden, fill your pond or keep your fountain running? Chances are you have some type of irrigation system…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 17, 2015
A beautiful landscape adds value to your home and creates an outdoor living space that you can enjoy all year long. And if you have…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 10, 2015
Landscaping is more than a few strategically planted trees and a colorful flowerbed or two. There’s a lot more to it than you may realize…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 4, 2015
Winter has officially hit in New Jersey. It’s time for humans to disappear into their warm homes and koi to sink to the bottoms of…
GROUNDS KEEPERFebruary 10, 2015
Winter is one of those things where some people love it, and some people dislike it. But, you should know that just because your yard…
GROUNDS KEEPERSeptember 22, 2014
Just like in the world of music, movies, fashion and food, landscape design in Monmouth County also has its own trends. But, unlike music, movies,…
GROUNDS KEEPERSeptember 15, 2014
If you have a backyard, patio, deck or lawn that you like retreating to on a nice warm summer’s day, you probably have a certain…
GROUNDS KEEPERSeptember 8, 2014
Outdoor kitchens vary in style based on the preferences, personal tastes and hosting style of the homeowner. Outdoor kitchen design can be as simple as…
GROUNDS KEEPERSeptember 1, 2014
Many elements come together to create a perfectly picturesque landscape. Basically, there are two types of elements which are used in landscaping softscape and hardscape.…
GROUNDS KEEPERAugust 25, 2014
You have meticulously kept your yard up through the summer months but soon it will be getting cooler. Landscaping will be a little easier during…
GROUNDS KEEPERAugust 18, 2014
Perhaps one of your fondest childhood memories is splashing around in your yellow, three-ring inflatable pool that your parents put in the backyard for you.…
GROUNDS KEEPERAugust 11, 2014
You’ve looked at your backyard countless times, patting yourself on the back for finally winning the war against the crabgrass and broadleaf weeds. Your yard…
GROUNDS KEEPERAugust 4, 2014
In today’s world, who doesn’t use Google as their go-to resource for everything? Even YouTube can be a valuable tool for the DIYer. Landscaping projects…
GROUNDS KEEPERJuly 28, 2014
There’s an old saying that holds true when it comes to selling a home: You only get one opportunity to make a good first impression.…
GROUNDS KEEPERJuly 21, 2014
There are five basic elements that come together to form an aesthetically appealing landscape design: line, form, color, scale and texture. Any time an eye-catching…
GROUNDS KEEPERJuly 14, 2014
The most basic definition of landscape design is arranging various features in a specified area to create an aesthetic appearance. The visual elements are important;…
GROUNDS KEEPERJuly 7, 2014
To Pot Or Not? Go natural when planting your water lilies – hide those pots! Planting pockets help you do this. Hopefully these have been…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 23, 2014
Aquatic plants aren’t just used in the water garden to provide beauty and naturalization – they also serve the very important function of helping to…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 16, 2014
The purpose for doing a cleanout of your pond each Spring is for rejuvenation. It is always better to start your pond fresh each season.…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 9, 2014
