Dear Homeowner,

From property cleanups to total renovations, the warm days and cool evenings of late summer provide the perfect opportunity to plan your next landscape project. Starting now ensures that you'll be ready to enjoy your outdoor living space well into fall--and again when spring has sprung.

There are many benefits to constructing a new landscape in the fall.

• First, wholesale growers offer valuable savings on plants, trees, bushes and landscape materials, helping to make your fall projects even more affordable.
• Now is also a great time to add a punch of drama to an otherwise dreary fall landscape. The options are endless, from building a much-needed retaining wall to paving a new patio to extend your autumn living area.  
• When constructing a new patio or hardscape, think about complementary lighting features that set the mood, highlight the beauty of your outdoor space and enhance its safety. With the days getting shorter, it's a good time to ensure the well-lit security of your property's exterior. 

If you're having trouble envisioning what to do with your landscape, call the NJ/NY landscape design experts at Green Meadows Landscaping. No matter the project size, our experienced and certified team of craftsmen offers one-stop shopping--from the initial design concept to the finished product. Most importantly, our work is always guaranteed! Call us today to request a consultation or inquire about our special fall offers. 

Over the next couple of months, we'll witness the falling thermometer and the blazing fall foliage: signals that autumn and winter are fast approaching. Before cold air settles in, take time this September to prepare and protect your lawn. Looking around your yard, you may notice that cooling temperatures are turning brown grass patches a bit greener. You can encourage this grass growth and revive areas that took a beating during summer heat by providing special care and attention. Important steps include: 

1. Planting or Reseeding: Grass grows rapidly in cooler weather, and there's less competition from weeds. Seeding now allows time for grass to establish a stronger root system, giving it a better chance of survival. 
2. Aeration: Heavy foot traffic on your lawn can compact the soil. Aerating or coring loosens the soil and allows water and nutrients to better penetrate the grassroots.
3. De-thatching: Thatch build-up prevents water and light from reaching the root zone--and is an excellent breeding ground for grubs and other harmful pests. A lawn care specialist can offer eco-friendly tips for controlling insects. In addition, raking, aeration and regular mowing reduces thatch accumulation.    

With three decades of caring for New Jersey and New York properties, Green Meadows Landscaping can help your lawn become the envy of the neighborhood this fall--so you have time for other things. Call us today for information about our maintenance packages and environmentally-safe lawn care products. And remember, call today to order fall mums. We'll be installing in September, and that's just around the corner!

Richard Goldstein, CLT

Green Meadows Landscaping, Inc.