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Sedum Ternatum Stonecrop

The crisp fall air heralds the emergence of golden hues, native asters, and graceful meadow grasses in our garden beds; and this season of mists and mellow fruitfulness isn’t complete without autumn colour. One such native plant, whose color lasts through the autumn season and well into the winter is Sedum Ternatum Stonecrop. If you’re looking for a beautiful plant that thrives with virtual neglect, sedum ternatum just might fit the bill. Sedums strut their stuff where many other plants dare not venture.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:11-04:00September 22nd, 2018|Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Hawthorne 8th Annual Green Fair

Lincoln Landscaping was honored to be a participant in the Hawthorne N.J. 8th Annual Green Fair. The purpose of the fair is to educate the community about sustainability—social, economic and environmental aspects—as well as buying locally, resource conservation, and health and wellness.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:12-04:00September 18th, 2018|Landscaping, Native Plants, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

Fall Berries for Birds – American Holly

Now is the time to start thinking about fall planting in your yard or garden! Many birds such as cardinals, chickadees, bluebirds, robins, cedar waxwings and mockingbirds are year-round residents or migrate south to your area in winter. By planting native berry producing shrubs or trees you will attract these birds and ensure they have food throughout the winter.

By M Kolenut|2023-08-06T15:28:25-04:00August 24th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Asarum canadense – Canada Wild Ginger

A highly popular native groundcover; Wild Ginger's large heart-shaped leaves can be 6" in diameter, and its sturdy rootstocks create a dense network that creeps to cover woodland slopes. Excellent plant for full or deep shade and serves as host plant for swallowtail butterfly larval.

By M Kolenut|2023-02-06T10:04:05-05:00August 9th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Helenium flexuosum Raf – Purple Headed Sneezewood

The flowerheads of purple headed sneezewood offer nectar and pollen as floral rewards to a wide range of insect visitors, including long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, and skippers. Various insects feed on the leaves, pith of the stems, and other parts of Helenium spp. (Sneezeweeds).

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:12-04:00July 30th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Low Scape Mound Black Chokeberry

You all know that here at Lincoln Landscaping we strongly encourage utilizing native plants within any and all landscapes. Two new landscaping shrub patents have been granted for two modified forms of black chokeberry that make the plant more useful for landscaping purposes.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:13-04:00June 30th, 2018|Landscaping, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping|

Contractor Focus – NJLCA

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) is a proven resource to the landscape contractor, green industry service provider and supplier as well as the consumer. The following excerpt article is taken from the recently published SPRING 2018 edition of their magazine.

By M Kolenut|2018-10-29T16:30:13-04:00June 13th, 2018|Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn and Turf, Maintenance, Native Plants, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|