You don’t
have to be a landscape designer in NJ to understand the level of destruction
wrought by Superstorm Sandy. The abject horror on the faces of our own family
and friends is enough. Like most Monmouth
County landscaping
companies, our primary concern for the last few weeks has been (literally)
picking up the debris left in her wake, to help alleviate some of the tension
and stress associated with the rebuilding process.
But at
Jersey Landscaping, LLC we believe in the power of being “Jersey Strong.” Hurricane
Sandy may have
knocked us down, but we ain’t licked yet.
If you’re
ready to start rebuilding your home, we have some ideas that can help reinstate
the normality you crave.
·
Fast growing shade trees. The amount of trees that came down
in the storm is almost sickening — especially for NJ, the Garden State.
Planting fast growing shade trees is an easy way to replace what was lost, and
help increase the value of your home to pre-storm conditions.
·
Full submersion flowers. If you live in an area that’s
prone to flooding, consider flowers that thrive in both wet and dry soil. New England aster thrives in both conditions, and
attracts monarch butterflies as an added bonus.
·
Hardy shrubs and grasses. Some flowers and plants are able
to withstand high winds and excessive waters because they’re designed to do so,
either because of genetics or because of cultivation efforts. Speak with a Monmouth County landscaping company for ideas.
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One of the
many things we’ve learned in the wake of Hurricane Sandy is that how you landscape is just as important
as what you landscape. And while any landscape designer in NJ can
speak to the importance of using natural materials and flora, we think that a
better way to protect your home comes from the actual design itself.
· Plant in clusters. There is evidence that planting different species of trees in groups
increases their wind resistance. The trees will buffer one another, and in
doing so help protect your home.
· Size always matters. We know that beautiful, sweeping oak trees look great when they line
the road. We also know that they can
keep you from leaving your home for three or four days if they crash into the
road. Plant smaller trees with a more
flexible makeup (like weeping willows) that won’t affect power lines if they
fall over.
· Stay away from your home. After Hurricane Sandy, we saw a lot of homes where trees
came straight down on the roof. When you
plant your fast growing shade trees, make sure there’s ample space between them
and your home. If your yard is a bit smaller,
choose smaller trees and plant them farther away.
· Regularly prune your landscaping. Speak with a local landscape designer in NJ to find out how
often you should be pruning your trees and shrubs. Regular maintenance removes
dead and dry limbs, and can eliminate diseased plants. If your landscaping is
healthy, it will withstand storms better.
At Jersey
Landscaping, LLC we know you might feel a little overwhelmed by the recovery
process. We also know that many of you
may be more concerned with fixing your buckled floors than with replanting your
landscapes. But as a Monmouth
County landscaping
company that’s been a part of the recovery from the beginning, we ask that you
start thinking about your plants sooner than later. A brand new landscape design might not seem
like a top priority, but it can help save you money in the wake of the next
storm.
From all of
us to all of you, we wish you a speedy and safe recovery.
