Winter is the time when gardens go to sleep and get ready for their next grand performance. Growth gives way to dormancy and food sources become scarce for the foragers of suburbia. Squirrels and chipmunks stow away acorns and birds fly south for a much needed vacation. Winter is a time for preparation. As stewards […]
WINTER VISION
When someone mentions the word “landscape,” the average mind conjures up thoughts of flowers and green grass – not dormant perennials and peeling bark. Winter is an often overlooked season for finding interest in the landscape. Whether it be in the fruit display of the Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata), the bright red stems of the […]
5 Perfect Gifts for the Gardener on your List
1. Compost Bin What a great way to promote sustainability and keep those veggie scraps under control! Available in an array of colors and styles and can be kept on the counter or under the kitchen sink. If you keep packing your scraps into these bins and adding them to your compost pile, you will […]
3 Local Stones for Landscape Design in New Jersey
Why do so many people in New Jersey end up using bluestone in their patio areas? Because it’s local, beautiful, and strong! There are several other local options for patio stone. Let’s take a look to see what native natural stone can do for you! 1. Bluestone Bluestone used for walkway, patio and to cap […]
Landscaping Ideas: 3 Perfect Low Maintenance Plants for the Summer
The heat is here! New Jersey weather is nearly unbearable. If you’re tired of watering those hydrangeas every night, Sparrow and Brambles has some hot weather planting suggestions that require no care at all. 1. SEDUM Sedum is a genus, which has thousands of varieties and many forms—from groundcovers and vines to large shrub-like perennials. […]
Usonian Home: Metuchen
One mile from Metuchen’s Main Street community lies this Usonian home designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s understudies. The building is L-shaped in form, has canitlevered eaves, and features natural materials. The home’s Asian influences and modern design were the basis inspiration for the landscape plan. There were many failed rail road tie walls […]