Jersey Landscaping: Professional Landscape Planning

Ah, the joys of landscape planning! The stones, the plants, the lights – it’s all a part of your New Jersey landscape design. At Jersey Landscaping, LLC, we take landscape planning pretty seriously: after all, it’s what we do.

But we know that it’s not, necessarily, what YOU do. So we’ve come up with a Dos and Don’ts List of New Jersey landscape designs, to help you get a handle on your yard.

DO consider landscaping with stone ideas, even if your yard is on the small side. Hardscaping design isn’t reserved for large yards alone. Lining a flowerbed or trees with small stones, or installing a smaller koi pond, are great ways to make use of stone without overwhelming your space. With that said…

DON’T fill your yard with giant structures, regardless of how much space you have. Landscape planning is mostly about balance, so one central focus point in a yard is enough. In the best landscaping with stone ideas, you don’t have to add a rock wall AND a fountain AND an outdoor kitchen AND a giant pool patio.

DO consider pavers. A beautiful walkway adds a touch of elegance to every yard – and keeps guest from trampling your front lawn.

DON’T obsess over having the biggest, greenest lawn on the block. We love grass as much as anyone, but that rolling lawn of your dreams can become cumbersome to care for. Huge lawns require a lot of maintenance, a lot of water, and a lot of chemicals. Most New Jersey landscape designers allow for a decent amount of grass, but not so much that you’ll spend your whole summer taking care of it.

DO think locally during your landscape planning. Native plants are not only less expensive, but hold up better than exotic ones. They’re used to the soil and the standard amount of rainfall, which means they won’t whither or “flood out” during the different seasons. If you want some beautiful landscaping with stone ideas, check out photos of bluestone designs. Hardscaping designs that incorporate bluestone save money and stand the test of time, because bluestone is a durable, local stone that comes in a variety of hues.

DON’T plant the same thing over, and over, and over again. New Jersey landscape designs should include different plants and shrubs. Otherwise, your yard looks monotonous – and fake. Think about it: unless your landscape planning involves a home that ultimately looks like a doll house, you should include a variety of native plants and flowers.

New Jersey Landscape Design Done Right

At Jersey Landscaping, LLC, we do the hard work for you. We create the plans, install the foundations and fixtures, and use local products to help ensure you get the yard of your dreams. So what are you waiting for? Give us a call today!

Jersey Landscaping : Light Up Your New Jersey Landscape Design with a Fire Pit

What better way to usher in autumn's chilly weather than by relaxing outdoors huddled around a flickering fire?  Of course for most of us, just piling up wood somewhere in the yard and starting a fire is not exactly the best option. An open fire is hard to control and is a real mess to clean up. You need a place that helps control the fire, and that’s safe and easy to clean up.  Homeowners who want the pleasures of an outside fire have discovered the value of a patio fire pit.

These days, homeowners are increasing the value of their homes and improving the relaxation potential of their backyards with fire pit landscaping. Patio fire pits offer a cozy natural gathering place where friends and family can roast marshmallows, drink nightcaps or simply gaze at the flames in solitary meditation. Patio fire pits, and those installed on your deck or elsewhere in your backyard, make it possible for you to enjoy an outdoor oasis night after night right in your own backyard. And with a wide variety of styles available to choose from, there's sure to be an outdoor fire pit that will suit your taste and complement your overall residential landscape design. 

So, what exactly is a fire pit? It’s basically any structure that contains and controls an exterior fire. Most fire pits are one to two feet high, and can be built in any shape desired by you and your residential landscape design company.  Although circular tends to be the most common shape, square, rectangular or even irregular structures can be attractive in different settings. Some fire pits burn wood and others burn propane or other gas. When you’re deciding which to go with, you’ll discover both types have pros and cons. Gas pits are instant start - instant stop, which is an excellent safety feature.  They’re easier to clean up because there are no ashes to dispose of, and they don’t leave you smelling like smoke after you’ve spent time near it. But the requirement of substantial pipe fitting and professional hookups for safety end up making gas pits quite expensive. Wood pits offer the look and feel of a true campfire. All you need is some fire wood and a spark, and you’re on your way. Of course, wood pits require a lot more nurturing and attention to keep the flames going.

Ultimately, how simple or elaborate the outdoor fire pit is will be determined mostly by your taste and budget. Whether you have your heart set on a simple outdoor fire pit or want to jazz up your outdoor space with enhanced features like an outdoor stone fireplace, statuary, stone wall or complete outdoor kitchen, New Jersey landscape design company Jersey Landscaping will work with you to create the landscape and hardscape you’ve always dreamed of -- and at a cost you can afford.