Historical Trees of New Jersey: Tracing Old Roots

New Jersey, is known to its residents as the garden state. Out-of-staters may associate scenes of the parkway with our state. But, us New Jerseyans know of the lush gardens, rolling hills, and beautiful trees our state has to offer. Along with the states natural beauty, New Jersey has a deep history as one of the first American colonies.

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Got Leaves? Make Good Use of Them and Compost This Fall

Fall is now upon us and that usually means plenty of leaves will be falling on your yard. Instead of going through the pain of bagging them and disposing of them, why not try something different this year? To clean up your yard, be more environmentally-friendly, and create a useful material, compost your leaves instead.

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Top 5 Arborvitaes to Add to Your New Jersey Landscape

When choosing an arborvitae or thuja variety, it is important to know the purpose or reasoning for the addition to your landscape. Will it be used as a privacy fence? Are you looking to add some color and shape to your design? Do you enjoy trimming your plants every season or are you looking for low maintenance?

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