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Welcome To Our E-Newsletter
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Welcome to July!
Dear Client,
I'm sure you have concluded by now that I enjoy the outdoors and the landscape that goes with it. I look at summer as the ultimate time of the year to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Now don't get me wrong, I work just as hard at my job in the summer as I do the other times of the year, but I enjoy my yard and landscape as much as I can. Sitting outside on the weekend and gazing around the natural setting in my yard is definitely one of my favorite activities.
Enhancing your outdoor experience can be accomplished with something as simple as a barbeque area used to gather with family and friends or something more expansive that includes a pool. Either encourages getting outside and spending some time appreciating your surroundings.
The best thing about summer is being able to get away with my family, "recharge my battery" and enjoy the great weather. My summer trips may be as easy as a trip to the Jersey shore or a more adventurous trek up in the New England states; both provide rest and relaxation.
I hope that whatever you decide to do, you enjoy your summer!
As always, thank you for your support. You can reach me at 201-785-9400 ext 204, or email me at mborst@borstlandscape.com to discuss any of the items in this letter, say hello or talk to me about your garden.
Sincerely,
Mark |
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 Pergola Perks
When adding an outdoor living space to your property, consider a pergola as an interesting and extremely versatile alternative to a porch or awning covering.
Pergolas can be attached to the house, used to connect two buildings, or built as stand-alone structures anywhere on the property to serve as the focal point of a yard or garden. Pergolas can pull entire landscapes together beautifully--even from a distance--while providing inviting settings for warm-weather dining and entertaining or for simply relaxing with the newspaper or a good book.
Pergolas offer a shaded area for friends and family to gather, yet still allow a breeze or bit of sun to enter if desired. Shade density can be altered with the help of cleverly arranged fabrics or flowering climbing plants. Fabrics and seasonal vines can be woven through or draped over the structure's beams to create full-coverage or diaphanous canopies, controlling the amount of shade while also adding pops of color, texture and festive accents to themed parties and outdoor holiday decorations.
Recommended climbing plants are: climbing roses; clematis; honeysuckle; jasmine; solanum; passion flowers; wisteria; lathyrus; everlasting sweet pea; and grapevine--you can make your own wine to serve at your outdoor parties! Non-climbing plants can also benefit from a higher perch and maximum sun exposure when placed on top of your pergola and potted plants will look lovely hanging from its beams.
Pergolas are 100% customizable and there are many building plans available to fit any design preference and budget. It's also easy to tailor a pergola's size, shape and style to suit the structure's purpose, whether a patio or hot tub shade, a decorative entrance to a yard or doorway, or a garden escape and conversation fire pit.
Pergolas can be built to match or complement any style of home, including Victorian, modern, rustic, quaint, or tropical. Stone is often used at the base of pergola columns to reflect the stone of the main house or landscape, but entire columns can be customized to reflect the style of chosen architecture. Stone creates a dramatic look while notched wood and curved cuts in the beams can provide beautiful detail. Wood finishes vary from solid white paint to wood stains that bring out the natural wood grain.
Pergolas are functional, relaxing and ecologically friendly. They can be crafted from natural resources such as cedar and stone or there are composite materials that can be an option. They are often more economical to construct than other outdoor living spaces such as patios or decks, while boosting the plant life and appeal of your yard. Plus, pergolas are not solid-roof structures, allowing for rainwater to reach the ground beneath so they typically don't require technical seals for town approval! |
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Borst News
This Past Month Brought Us Some Exciting NewsBlending Old and New Landscape & Hardscape Design-Build recently featured one of Borst's award-winning designs in an article titled "Blending Old and New." Click here to see how lead-designer Joe Tuttle and his team worked with the property owners to create a formal 21st-century pool, spa, pool house and outdoor living space--complete with kitchen, patio and entryway--that reflected and complemented the historic character of the clients' 18th-century farmhouse. Rocks in Your Garden Borst's Joe Tuttle recently shared with NorthJersey.com his tips and recommendations for introducing rocks and bricks into gardens. Rocks create interesting borders and visual breaks for flowers and plants, as well as welcoming resting pads for colorful frogs, birds and butterflies, but different varieties of stone will have different effects on your garden. See Joe's take on some of these varieties here.
Borst Introduces New Intern Borst welcomes Wyckoff-native Emelia Misovic to its summer internship program. The Bentley University sophomore and mathematics major will earn college credits while helping Borst Landscape & Design with some financial projects relating to the landscaping business. Click here to read an article about Emelia and the Borst internship program in The Wyckoff Journal.
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Tips for Effective Watering
Water your lawn early in the morning, between 4 and6 a.m., when water demand is low. After about 10 a.m., both heat and evaporation go up, robbing the lawn of moisture.
Water only when your lawn needs it, rather than on a set schedule. One sign that a lawn needs water is when it lacks enough moisture to spring back after you walk on it. If it stays flat, it's time to water.
Watering 2 to 3 times a week is usually enough to keep a healthy lawn growing. In general, your lawn needs about one inch of water per week, including rainfall, to keep it green during the growing season.
Water deeply and infrequently. Deep watering promotes a deep root system, while over-watering promotes shallow root growth, making your lawn less hardy.
Adjust lawn watering to the weather. Following a heavy rain, for instance, skip your regular watering day until the grass needs it again.
Teach the family how to turn off an automatic sprinkler system in case a storm comes up during the sprinkling cycle.
Delay regular lawn watering during the first cool weeks of spring. This encourages deeper rooting and makes your lawn healthier for the rest of the summer.
If you have an automatic sprinkler system, check the heads periodically. Be sure they haven't shifted direction to spray water on the side of the house, driveway, or sidewalk instead of the lawn.
Sprinklers that throw large drops in a flat pattern are much more effective than those with fine, high sprays, which can be blown about and evaporated quickly.
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