the first project in the GIP-C program is in South Orange, NJ and it’s called the Rain Park.

Before asphalt, driveways were made of stone, oyster shells, or dirt. Yet, at some point, we replaced those natural, sustainable materials with blacktop, one of the most harmful substances, and placed it right next to our homes. Now it’s time to rethink this choice and replace blacktop with something more sustainable that will benefit both us and the environment.

The way to get the Dutch Wave effect is to use more plants in a way that gets the plants to look natural. easier said than done.

The Dutch Wave has 3 major parts to it: use only perennials, use lots and lots of them and do it in a way that feels like nature.

The GIP-C Program wants to help rehabilitate, improve and beautify existing green infrastructure throughout Essex, Union and Morris County. We partner with organizations and municipalities to offer regular maintenance for targeted rain gardens that creates obvious benefits.

The Dutch Wave is a new movement in gardening to use perennials and grasses in ways that show naturalistic patterns and other characteristics. Two men have pioneered the movement. the first was Karl Foerster and the second Piet Oudolf.

Weeds are often defined as plants growing where they are unwelcome. What makes these plants so undesirable? What sort of problems can they cause? Can weeds be useful? Beneficial even? Let's take a closer look at the wonderful world of weeds.

'Red October' is a show stopper with year-round beauty. Click here to read more about this amazing plant!

Native plants are those that are indigenous to a specific region, and have evolved to support the ecosystems in that area. These plants have formed symbiotic relationships with native wildlife over hundreds or thousands of years, and therefore offer the most sustainable habitat. Click below to read more about the  benefits of these types of plants. 

Native plants play a very important role in our ecosystems. They support local wildlife such as bees and butterflies - which pollinate approximately 75% of the worlds flowering plants and 35% of the world's food crops. Native species have evolved over hundreds or thousands of years for survival. So they tend to be more naturally adapted to local growing conditions and often require less fertilizer, water etc. for successful establishment. That means less maintenance and more time to enjoy your yard!.

This project isn't like any other project we've ever done. It's still a work in progress but we wanted to show you the progress we've made on it so far.

We've spoken about rain gardens many times over the years but people always have questions about what their primary function is and how much they cost. Now that rainy season is approaching, it's a good time for a refresher course!

Prepping for fall is essential to ensure the health and productivity of your plants in the coming seasons. Read this blog to get our top 10 tips on how to protect your garden from the incoming cold weather.

When summer blooms begin to fade, these flowers put on a vivid display. Click hear to read more!

This blog has been a long time coming. A lot of work has gone into the Village Street project and the final touches really pulled it all together!

We know that working within a clients means can be crucial to a project's success but in this blog we want to discuss the importance of taking the time to look beyond the budget.

Texas Bluebonnets are a very low maintenance plants that are native to the United States. Click here to read more!

We are often asked how much a project is going to cost before we even start brainstorming what the client is looking for. It's hard to answer that question before going through the design phase together but here are some helpful numbers that might guide you through the process.

Time for an update on the Allen Court project!

Silphium terebinthinaceum, commonly known as Prairie Dock, is a member of the Asteraceae family and is native to North America.