By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on May 24, 2013
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Foliage plants can be an important part of designing a low-maintenance landscape planting.  One of the situations that I face regularly as a designer is a clients request for “year-round color, but it needs to be low...(more)

By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Landscaping for northern New Jersey on April 9, 2013
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As the first days of spring reach northern New Jersey, what better place to find inspiration for your garden than right here in Bergen County? Visiting public gardens is a great way to generate new ideas for your property and see unfamiliar plants,...(more)

By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on March 24, 2013
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If you are a Bergen County homeowner looking to enhance your landscaping, a water feature can be a unique focal point that will distinguish your property from the others in your neighborhood. Water features are a popular design element in northern New...(more)

By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on March 10, 2013
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Installing a stone retaining wall on your property can improve the functionality of your yard, enhance your property’s value and curb appeal, and distinguish your landscape from the others in your neighborhood. There is a wide range of...(more)

By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on March 2, 2013
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Like many Bergen County gardeners, I spend much of the cold, bleak winter months reading books about gardening and landscape design. This time of year is a welcome opprotunity for me to recharge my creative energy and develop new design ideas for unique...(more)

By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Sustainable Landscape Design Practices on December 18, 2012
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by Emil Rostello, Jr., Landscape Designer Believe it or not, Christmas is only a week away. In the midst of all the cookie baking and present wrapping, it’s also important to make sure your Christmas tree looks its best for when Santa comes down...(more)

By The Jacobsen Blog, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on November 20, 2012
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By Mark Milidantri, Landscape Design Ready or not, the holiday season is right around the corner. As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it’s time to start thinking about brightening up your home with holiday decorations! The amount...(more)

By writer, Posted in Sustainable Landscape Design Practices on September 25, 2012
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By Jessica M. Orellano, Landscape Design/Sales Maintaining a sustainable yard can help conserve the natural resources on your property, reduce synthetic pesticide use, and make room for wildlife. Here are some suggestions for your lawn that will...(more)

By writer, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on August 27, 2012
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by Jessica Orellano, Landscape Designer “The forgiving light of autumn has softened as the angle of the sun tilts away. It is almost a relief after the harsh overhead glare of summer, which can flatten the garden for most of the day and bleach...(more)

By writer, Posted in Bergen County Landscape Design Ideas on July 23, 2012
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By Carmia Schepmoes, Landscape Design and Garden Care Now that the initial burst of summer color has passed, far too many gardeners find themselves in the height of summer with dull, flowerless gardens. But with warm weather and lots of sunshine, now...(more)