M Kolenut, Author at Lincoln Landscaping

About M Kolenut

Michael E. Kolenut, President of Lincoln Landscaping Inc, is a certified Organic Consultant. A NOFA registered Organic Company, I have the distinct honor to teach a leg of the NJ Organic Land Care program at Rutgers University to other landscapers who are trying to learn a better way to serve their clients. Come and partner with us to do the right thing for you, your children, your pets, and your community. Our company mission is to get these organics out to you, the client at a fair, most times cost neutral with a chemical program

Eastern Red Cedars

With Arbor Day on the approach, there is no better time to start looking for native trees and shrubs to plant to improve your property and give you all the benefits that come with trees and shrubs. Planting trees each arbor day can have a positive effect on the environment and can be a fun, simple, learning experience if you have never planted a tree. If you're searching for a tree to plant this Arbor Day, search no more, as the Eastern Redcedar is a great shade loving cone shaped tree that is native to the East coast and provide your yard with aromatic needles.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:15-04:00April 11th, 2018|Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Improper Mulch Techniques

Although we hear about the benefits of mulch, over-mulching is the most destructive practice in the landscape today. The practice of mulch volcanoes, large mounds of mulch around your trees and shrubs is highly destructive. In ten years most trees with these volcanoes of mulch, encounter a slow and painful death for the plant.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:15-04:00April 9th, 2018|Gardening, Landscaping, Sustainable Landscaping|

Want a garden like this one

Spring is certainly “roaring in like a lion”; however look on the bright side, it gives you a little extra time to prepare an organic vegetable garden for you, the family and children and yes even your pets. In fact, we have trained our dog to love organic carrots.

By M Kolenut|2023-01-31T16:56:08-05:00April 6th, 2018|Gardening, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

Keeping Schools Safer

Recently a local school district, who in light of the recent events decided it is better to be proactive with regards to student safety, contacted us about a paved rear entrance student walkway that was atop a sloped ground area that was completely overgrown

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:15-04:00April 5th, 2018|Landscaping, Maintenance, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Does Your Property POP

At Lincoln Landscaping of Franklin Lakes, we understand the powerful marketing impact seasonal flowers have on any commercial property and we have the experience, resources and manpower to accomplish the task of flower plantings and maintenance at your commercial properties at a price that won’t break your budget.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:15-04:00February 25th, 2018|Gardening, Native Plants, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

Growing Cardinal Flower

Cardinal flower, also known as Lobelia cardinalis, is a great choice for a native, non-invasive plant that is a great addition to most gardens located in North America. It's deep brilliant shades of red will add in beautiful shades to your garden, and is also a great choice for attracting guests during the summer. Cardinal flower is a flower to consider planting this year if you're looking to improve the visual appeal of your garden or compliment the colors of other flowers.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:16-04:00February 19th, 2018|Gardening, Native Plants, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

Oh So Sweet Azalea

Sweet azalea is a great shrub for anyone looking for a deciduous, loose branched shrub that is both fragrant and adds great visual appeal with it's elegant white flowers and red pistils. Sweet azalea is not only a great looking shrub during the summer when it has bloomed, but in the autumn months, the foliage of sweet azalea will turn into different shades of red, orange, and yellow, making it a great shrub to have around in the autumn too.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:16-04:00February 5th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|