Memorial Day weekend. Graduations and Father’s Day. The Fourth of July. Summer gives us a lot of chances to break out your Weber Grill in New Jersey, and a lot chances for our grills to get dirty. Even when there isn’t a holiday on the calendar, warm weather and outdoor cooking go hand-in-hand. Before you plan your next BBQ, read our tips for properly maintaining a Weber grill.
Here’s an anniversary that’s not exactly worth celebrating: 2016 marks 100 years of Japanese beetles in New Jersey! From the Reading Eagle newspaper, July 22, 1923: “Seven years ago, concealed in imported azalea roots, an unsuspected grub entered this country from Japan. The destination of the roots was Burlington County, New Jersey. They got there and the grub came with them. It burrowed in the ground and hatched the Japanese beetle that already has done much damage and threatens to do much more.” A century later, the Japanese beetle is still a major gardening headache. As the newspaper account put it, “whatever green thing that comes in its way is grist for its insatiable devouring mill.”
It’s time for a lesson about the birds and the bees. No, we’re not talking about seventh grade health class. This lesson is in the birds, bees and other beneficial insects that flock to your garden in New Jersey every year. And since National Pollinator Week is coming up – June 20-26 – we thought we’d talk about why some of the creatures in your garden are important.
Mendham Garden Center’s Chester, NJ location was recently featured in the Sunday Best section of DailyRecord.com. Read the article below to learn more about how our garden center team encouraged Chester residents to grow a victory garden in their local area, with the assistance of the kids at Dickerson Elementary School.
It’s an appealing notion, growing your own food. But what if you don’t have the space to grow a flower or vegetable garden? That’s where container gardening in NJ come in. They’re perfect for people who don’t have the room – or the time – to plant a larger garden. They also make perfect gifts for friends and family. There are a number of types of containers to choose from, including clay, wood, plastic, concrete, and ceramic. When picking your container, consider the following:
Be honest: When was the last time you took part in an Earth Day activity that made a real, lasting impact on the health of our planet? For most of us, it was back in high school, or maybe during college, if we were the ecologically-conscious type. But now we’re busy adults. And won’t there will always be someone else willing to plant trees on Earth Day, or pick up garbage from the side of the road? Well, maybe. But maybe not. And the state of the environment is getting worse—not better. The atmosphere today holds more carbon dioxide than at any other time in the past 800,000 years, and that 25 percent of that carbon dioxide is produced in
Every homeowner dreams of a lush, green lawn. But you may not want to use harmful or unnatural chemicals to achieve that perfect look. Don’t worry—there are organic methods you can use to maintain a healthy, green lawn. Here are 8 organic turf care tips we’ve gathered to help you care for your lawn the natural way.
Spring is just around the corner! Days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and soon enough, new growth will begin to appear in your yard. Now is the perfect time to start planning your spring garden. To help you get ready, we’ve put together these tips for planning your spring garden.
Anybody with a green thumb can tell you the many great reasons for storing plant bulbs between seasons. This is especially important for dahlias and gladiolas. If you dig up your bulbs instead of leaving them in the ground over the winter, it’s essential to check the health of your stored bulbs plant bulbs. This helps prevent moisture buildup, mold, mildew, and other potential threats. Taking time to inspect your stored plant bulbs can save you hours of frustration later. Follow these tips from our NJ garden center to identify and remove rotting bulbs.
As the holidays approach, your to-do list is likely growing: who’s coming to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? What are you going to decorate with? Have you crossed off all the gifts you need to buy? But there’s one more thing to add to that list if you have a backyard pond: preparing your backyard pond for winter. It may sound like just another task, but preparing your pond for the colder months can save you time, money, and stress down the road. Here are a few easy steps to ensure your pond survives the winter and stays healthy for the next season.
