Category: Gardening

We know that plants get nutrients from the soil, but did you know there are plants that return the favor by enriching soil? They do so in a number of ways!

What are the best fruit trees to grow in New Jersey? Spring flowers, summer shade and of course – fruit – are some great reasons to consider adding fruit trees to your landscape.

Raspberries are health powerhouses. High in fiber, a single cup provides more than half of the daily allowance of vitamin C. Raspberries also contain other nutrients like ellagic acid, a polyphenol that can help decrease inflammation, and protect against diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. There have also been studies that showed raspberries can help improve digestive health and ease arthritis pain.

It may be somewhat of a surprise to learn that not every flower is beneficial to pollinators, and some may actually be harmful. Generally speaking, gardens that contain a variety of native plants are a good foundation for a healthy pollinator garden.

Blackberries, like raspberries, are part of the rose family, Rosaceae, and like raspberries, are rich in fiber and brimming with antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium. Blackberries are not true berries – in fact, each little bump you see in a berry is a fruit called a “drupelet,” containing its own seed.

There’s a something so welcoming about a front porch. It’s like a casual invitation to slow down and connect to your surroundings, to nature, to family, friends and neighbors. Get patio inspiration from Farmside Landscape & Design!

Love strawberries? If you do, you can count yourself among the 94% of households in the U.S. that enjoy them, too! This sweet treat is the third most popular fruit in the United States with California producing 80% of the strawberries in this country.

There are plenty of perks to gardening for the gardener – garden aesthetics, the pleasure and health benefits of gardening, the physical and mental well-being and more.

Spring is here, and as we prepare to get back out into the garden, one of the

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The understated elegance of an all-white garden lends it a sense of beauty and serenity that is

If you’re looking to create an outdoor space that feels especially soothing, consider designing a monochromatic (single

A blue monochromatic (single hue) garden can provide your outdoor space with a sense of cool serenity,

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