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The Real Devil of Central & North Jersey Gardening: Weather Woes
Before the storm arrives, remove dead or damaged shoots and limbs from your plant, leaving them streamlined and in less danger of snapping.
August 14, 2019
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Summer Gardening in New Jersey: Tips on Pruning, Watering, Weeds and Bugs
You’ve been busy all spring trying to get your garden ready for the growing season. Spring is winding down, and summer is almost here. Its time to switch focus. New Jersey isn’t called the Garden State for nothing. With a little attention, your summer gardening can produce delightful flowers and and veggies all season long. Here are some tips to manage the heat, weeds and pests during summer months.
May 16, 2019
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What Do I Do with My Garden in Winter?
It’s winter, and while the rest of the world seems to be hibernating, you’re taking a page from that Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young song: you’ve got to get yourself back to the garden. The ground outside may be frozen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t focus on your garden. There are things you can grow, and springtime preparations to make. Here are a few things you can do with your garden this winter.
January 25, 2019
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Garden
It’s the closing moments of December 31, 2018. The old year is about to fade away, making room for the new one. And after you’ve counted down until midnight and popped open the champagne, you take a minute to look into the future. You think about the resolutions you’ve made for the coming year…and wonder if you’ll be able to stick to them. We can’t help you get to the gym every day or read more books. But we can offer an alternative: meaningful resolutions for your garden. Here are 10 resolutions that can make gardening in Hunterdon County a new experience in 2019.
December 11, 2018
Back to School: 5 of the Best Gardening Books
Fall is here and school is back in session. By now you’ve probably gotten your kids acclimated to their regular academic routine, but what about your own education? Specifically, your gardening education. You could always read the other entries in our Gardening Guide, where we use the collective knowledge from our garden center to discuss everything from lawns, to landscaping, to birdfeeders, but you might want something a little more in-depth. There are a wealth of great gardening books out there, enough to fill a lot more than just one blog post. Here are a few of the best gardening books out there:
September 26, 2018
Summer’s End: Getting Your Garden Ready for Autumn
Whenever people write poems about autumn, they tend to focus on the inexorable passage of time and how fall seems like the end of the growing season, but here at our Chester nursery, we choose to see autumn not as an ending, but as a new beginning—a season of preparation, fresh ideas, and the perfect time for getting your garden ready for autumn so it thrives well into winter and beyond.
August 23, 2018
Battling Japanese Beetles: How to Get Rid of These Garden Pests
The average Japanese beetle lifespan is only about four to six weeks, but as any gardener supply store could tell you, that’s enough time for them to make meal out of your garden. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless against these pests. Peak season is underway, so let’s take a look at some pest control methods you can use when battling Japanese beetles!
July 20, 2018
How to Protect Your Garden from Insects
You love the plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables growing in your garden. So do bugs. And while some insect varieties can be beneficial to your backyard plant life, a lot of them can cause some serious damage. Before you reach for the spray, New Jersey gardeners, consider these pest control tips to protect your garden from insects.
June 13, 2018
How to Maintain a Vegetable Garden
You don’t become healthy by accident. It takes work: eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, etc. Your vegetable garden is the same way. It can only remain healthy through proper maintenance. Before heading out to buy plants, seeds or garden fertilizer, New Jersey gardeners might want to read up on a few ways to maintain a healthy vegetable garden.
May 11, 2018
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Your Guide to Finding the Best Garden Centers Near Mendham, New Jersey
June 15, 2026
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Discover the best garden centers near Mendham, New Jersey, for healthy plants, expert local advice, landscaping supplies, organic gardening products, and inspiration for creating a beautiful, thriving outdoor space.
What You Need to Know About Winterizing and Maintaining Your Power Tools and Generator
February 9, 2026
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When winter rolls in, most of us think about snow shovels, heating bills, and whether the first storm will knock out the power. What often gets overlooked? The tools and equipment we depend on when things go sideways.
Box Tree Moth Threatens New Jersey Boxwoods: What to Know
August 4, 2025
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The box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to boxwoods in New Jersey—and it’s getting closer to Morris and Hunterdon Counties.
Mendham Garden Center Lawn Care Program: A Guide to Lawn Treatment Supplies and Care
September 30, 2024
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With four seasons, dozens of different grass seeds and mixes, and hundreds of fertilizer formulations and products for weeds, bugs, and fungi, it’s no wonder lawn care can seem overwhelming at times.
Breathe. We’re here to help! 😁
Backyard Chickens: 101
July 28, 2024
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Wondering how to raise chickens? Well, just wing it! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out with your backyard farm, keeping chickens can be a rewarding experience.
Spooktacular Halloween Décor Ideas from Mendham Garden Center
October 14, 2023
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With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about transforming your garden into a spooky and enchanting space with these Spooktacular decor