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Welcome To Our E-Newsletter
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Dear Valued Client, The fall is a beautiful time of the year with annuals and perennials putting on their last show of color and the deciduous trees putting on their seasonal leaf display. For me, it is also a sad time of the year with the summer landscape season coming to a close and the weather becoming colder and the warmth of the summer days disappearing. As the landscape season heads to a close, there are still many things that can be done on your property to prolong the enjoyment of this season and things to prepare in order to enjoy next spring. This time of the year we are installing fall displays, which consist of Mums, Kales, Pansies, Pumpkins, Gourds, Hay bales and Corn Stalks. During the months of October/November, we will be installing bulbs (Tulips, Daffodils, etc...) that will be enjoyed in early spring. These are things that are sometimes forgotten but I feel it is a "must have" for the spring. We are also planning for our holiday displays coming up in December. Give the office a call and ask for Garden Maintenance and we will be happy schedule an appointment and discuss the perfect holiday display for your home! On Saturday, October 6th, we will be participating in "Allendale Day," located here in Allendale. It's a great day to come out with your family and enjoy different activities that the festival will be hosting. I hope to see you there and make sure to stop by our booth and say hello. There will be some great giveaways. 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 issues in this letter, to say "hello" or talk about your garden. Sincerely yours, Mark |
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Although we are into the fall, the pool installation is continuing to move along. We have completed an 18" wading platform for the pool. This was designed so that the residents can sit chairs in the water and get their feet wet. We have also installed dual lights on one side of the pool and a Swimming Jet is currently being installed on the other side so that the residents can exercise and do laps. We are also completing the staircase to the lower "Entertainment" area.
 We have finished the installation of the stairs coming down out of the master bedroom French Doors and have completed re-installing the walkway to the pool house and the walkway leading to the staircase to the entertainment area. Stay tuned as we continue to follow this pool installation and get it ready for the 2013 season.
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 Borst Landscape & Design is 2012 Readers' Choice Award Winner
The Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Patch recently held its "2012 Readers' Choice Awards" and Borst was named "Best Landscaper." We want to thank all of you that voted for us.
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Borst Employee Spotlight: Keith Fullum
Keith Fullum is a native of northern NJ and was raised in Midland Park. After graduating from Midland Park High School in 2008, Keith attended the University of Delaware and graduated in 2012 with a B.S. in agriculture and natural resources. The bulk of his studies
were aimed towards landscape horticulture and design, which landed him an internship at Winterthur Gardens in Wilmington, DE.
After a summer and winter learning the ins and outs of public horticulture, Keith knew that he wanted to pursue a future in the trade. Keith aspires to be a landscape designer of large residential and commercial properties. On a personal note, he enjoys playing guitar, soccer and camping. Most importantly, Keith is excited to be a new member of the Garden Maintenance Division at Borst Landscape and Design.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Borst Landscape & Design offers free educational programs for the community. Below please find the dates and locations for our upcoming speaking engagements on pruning, which covers the tools, timing and techniques to properly care for your trees and shrubs, and another presentation on deer prevention and how to protect your trees and shrubs from hungry deer.
October 11th 7pm
Oakland Public Library
2 Municipal Plaza
Oakland, NJ 07436
Topic: "Protecting Your Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer"
October 17th 2pm
Hosted by the Cresskill Garden Club
Cresskill Boro Hall
67 Union Avenue
Cresskill, NJ 07626
Topic: "Pruning Pointers To Make You Look Like A Pro"
October 24th 7pm
Glen Rock Public Library
315 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Topic: "Protecting Your Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer"
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In This Issue
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2012 Readers' Choice Award Winner
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Keith Fullum
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Seasonal Recipe | |
Apple Cinnamon Toaster Strudels
(makes 8 servings)
1.1 lb puff pastry (store-bought is fine)
1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
Filling
2 baking apples, peeled and cored (I used Gala)
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch kosher salt
Icing
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make the filling: Grate the apples on the large holes of a box grater. Set a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once it's melted, add the apples and stir to coat. Mix in the brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture cooks down and is thick and syrupy. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the final tablespoon of butter until completely incorporated. Allow the filling to cool completely.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To assemble:
Unfold one sheet of puff pastry (if you're using the homemade, cut the dough into 2 equal portions - you'll use each half as if it were one sheet of store-bought). Place on a lightly floured work surface and roll into a large, thin rectangle that measures slightly larger than 10x14 inches. Trim the edges to make the sides of the rectangle even, then cut the dough into 8 equal rectangles, each 3 1/2 x 5-inches.
Move 4 of the rectangles to the prepared baking sheet. Top each of them with about 2 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling - be sure to leave a small border (roughly 1/2-inch) around the outside edge so you'll be able to seal them. Brush the remaining 4 rectangles on one side with the egg wash. With the egg washed side facing the filling, place one egg washed piece of dough over a filled piece of dough. Press along the edges to seal completely. Repeat to complete all 4 of the pastries. Use a fork to dock the strudels all over, including on the edges.
Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining filling (you may need a second baking sheet to fit all of the strudels).
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the strudels are golden brown and puffy. Remove the baking sheets to wire racks and allow to cool for at least minutes before topping with the icing.
To make the icing:
Beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla together with a hand mixer in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Transfer the icing to a pastry bag or small resealable plastic bag. Cut off one of the corners then drizzle over the strudels. These are at their best served slightly warm, but still very good at room temperature.
Enjoy!
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Garden Tips:
Even though it's fall, start thinking spring when it comes to your garden. Now is the perfect time to start planting spring-flowering bulbs.
Continue planting them through mid-November as long as the soil isn't frozen and don't forget to add bulb fertilizer.
Now is also the time that the leaves are starting to turn and fall. Take the time to get rid of them before it rains and they get matted together and heavy.
You can always use a mulching blade on your lawnmower to finely chop the leaves and let them decompose into your lawn.
Also, don't forget to cover your water garden with mesh or screen to keep those leaves from getting in the water, especially if you have fish. Certain leaves can be toxic to them.
Time to bring those indoor plants that have been enjoying the outdoors back inside. Clean them up with warm soapy water and make sure that all those insects and dirt that have been living on them all summer are gone. You can also trim them back. Once they go inside again, they will continue to grow.
Tree and Shrub Care:
With the shorter days and cooler temperatures many trees and shrubs are starting to get ready for winter dormancy. Don't prune them unlcess they are damaged or dead.
It is, however, a great time to plant trees and shrubs as their roots will settle into the ground until it freezes.
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