Perennials That Pop

Now that summer is in full bloom, perennial gardens are starting to pop! This is the time perennial gardens take center stage with vibrant, long lasting flowers that can handle the summertime heat. The key to a perfect perennial garden is balancing color and size. The more colorful and vibrant your flowers are the more noticeable they will be. Truesdale Landscape Services can provide a perennial garden that will be planted with tender care and precision. Types of perennial gardens include: pool scape, patio scape, and every day scape garden that flourish during the summertime.

Poolside Perennials

The Hogan residence, pictured above, is a beautiful example of what a thriving poolside perennial garden should consist of:
Coreopsis Lilies
Ferns
Shasta Daisies
Salvia plants
Veronicas

The hydrangea bush adds a touch of elegance to the area as well. Not only is this family able to enjoy their beautiful pool during the summer days but they also get to enjoy the gorgeous blooming flowers and shrubs that are planted around it.

Every Day Perennial Gardens

Everyday perennial gardens can make a property look like something straight out of a magazine. The Dinizo residence has let their perennials transform the yard into a colorful oasis. Although in every perennial garden you want to have plants that are meant to flower for fall, spring and summer, summer is the time where perennial gardens start to really catch the eye. Some plants that endure the summertime climate very well are:
Shasta Daisies
Asiatic Lilies
Coreopsis Moonbeam
Enchinacea
Beebomb flowers

Blacked-eyed Susans and day lilies also are very common in summer perennial gardens. Truesdale master gardener, Linda Dinizo mixes catmint in with her flowers to spice up the garden. Perennial gardens can work with either shade or sun depending on the flowers. Whatever your preference, Truesdale can plant a garden that will bloom throughout the seasons!

Patio Perennials

The Delmauro residence showcases a patio perennial garden. When dealing with perennial gardens like this one, it is best to plant them in height order so that the tall plants are towards the back and the small flowering plants are in the front. For the best outcome, the flowers should be planted in clumps so that it’s an eye pop full of color. As you can see, this is a great way to create privacy and offer a warm secluded space to enjoy.

Truesdale offers a wide variety of perennials that can transform your property into your long awaited dream. We have advanced knowledge and expertise dealing with plants; we will make sure that you are satisfied along every step of the way. Our shrub and bed care program involves three yearly visits, one visit per season - spring, summer, and fall. Our crews will make sure your property is cut and cleaned to perfection. We are experts in perennial gardens and would love to give you a show off worthy property.
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July Customer Appreciation: New Providence Neighbors

July Customer Appreciation: New Providence Neighbors

Two of Truesdale’s new customers and neighbors Lisa Hora and Steffie Adams, live on a sleepy New Providence back road. This is a nice area but it's also a severe flood zone. These homeowners were especially at risk for water damage because they live on the downward end of a slope. After Truesdale installed their drainage systems, these two neighbors have yet to see any water accumulation, water damage or even wet spots.

The drainage system installed on the Hora property in early August 2011 also included an entire landscape installation, a new walkway with steps, a driveway and new plants. This was perfect timing because when hurricane Irene hit New Jersey in late August, just a few weeks later, she had no water issues. “I was so happy, for the first time since I moved here five years ago my basement was dry.” Lisa boasted.

Lisa’s hurricane triumph sparked the attention of her neighbor Steffie Adams. Adam’s called us when she noticed wet spots in the basement after hurricane Irene. We installed a drainage system that connects and diverts water from both homes to the storm drains on the street so these homeowners no longer have to worry about water damage. As an extra precaution, a second storm drain was also installed on the Adam’s property.

Adams and Hora receive weekly ground maintenance with shrub and bed care. In addition, the Hora property receives our agronomic services for the property’s trees, shrubs and lawn. These two Truesdale customers deserve recognition for trusting us and their loyalty this past year. We are happy to help them maintain their beautiful properties.

Protect your family and pets from fleas and ticks this summer!

Summer’s here and has brought a few unwelcome guests along. It looks like nature is getting an early start on flea and tick season this year, but that’s no reason to stay indoors. With the past winter being so mild, we may be expecting an over load of these pests throughout the summertime. Eliminating flea and tick infestations requires treating your home and your lawn with the proper products that only a licensed agronomic specialist can apply safely. With Truesdale’s guidance, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and weather without the worry of these pests. Although fleas are not harmful to your lawn these miniscule creatures from the spider family can cause trouble everywhere else. Fleas cause health problems for humans and pets since they feed on the blood of mammals to survive. It is necessary that you take the precaution and rid your lawn and garden of fleas for the protection of your family and pets. Ticks are even more dangerous because they carry and transmit aggressive and life-threatening diseases such as Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. They are not harmful to turf but are extremely harmful to any human or mammal they latch to as a food source. It is very hard to identify fleas, as well as ticks, so it is necessary that you take the precautionary steps when dealing with these types of bugs. Spraying for tick and flea prevention or treatment will allow you and your family to be safe and healthy while enjoying the nature of your back yard. A systematic approach of several applications is required to keep your property clear of an infestation. Only two or three applications will be needed to control these pests. Our agronomic specialist, Glenn Koleda, has expert advice and advanced knowledge of bug infestation. He can walk you through our different agronomics programs and help you select one that fits your needs and budget. So don’t let the summer bug you! Contact us today for a free lawn analysis and estimate.