As another summer comes to close, thoughts of autumn colors and crisp, cool air begin to fill our heads. The fall season is a great time to plant a new garden or take care of an existing one. Cooler air and soil temperatures reduce the need for regular watering and give gardens a chance to […]
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Rumson Old and New
This quaint home in Rumson is actually a family heirloom to the owner’s of this newly refinished home. The owner’s purchased the house and made amazing upgrades to the home and landscape but wanted to make sure some of the history of the space was preserved. Sparrow and Brambles designed the entire property reclaiming materials, […]
Scotch Hills Retreat: Bringing it Together
The owner’s of this beautiful Scotch Hills, NJ home had a pool, had a patio, and had landscaping, but it just didn’t come together. Their hopes were to subtly enhance the entrance to the home with a new walkway and plantings, but the rear yard needed a serious overhaul. The only things that were preserved […]
Tinton Falls: A Back Yard Resort
Sparrow and Brambles was hired by these amazing homeowners to create an entertaining space that their clients share with family and friends. With very tight impervious coverage limitations to the design, we really had to think about efficient ways to give the clients everything they wanted….Including an outdoor kitchen, fire place, pool, and patios. Several […]
Mantoloking Bliss: Shore Living at its Best
This bay front home is the perfect example of shore living. Bringing summer color to the gardens was the main focus for Sparrow and Brambles. Preserving existing trees like Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar), Pyrus calleryana (Bradford Callery Pear), and several Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtles) allowed the space to remain established. Microclimates of shade and […]
Plant of the Month: Cranesbill Geranium
Cranesbill Geranium or Geranium Sanguineum Cranesbill GeraniumĀ is a fantastic sprawling perennial with a long bloom season. They can take a raging sun to partial shade and need very little water once established. These are easy care plants with great bursts of color in pinks, blues, whites and purples!