Truesdale Landscaping is Expanding into Warren!

We just love our new location at 51 Stirling Rd. Currently we are offering a DELIVERY ONLY service of bulk landscaping products but in 2015 we'll be a full service nursery.

We are now offering BULK LANDSCAPING products that include:
TOP SOIL (Jersey Brown Soil and Black Compost Soil) MULCH (Red, Black & Brown and Cedar)RUBBER PLAYGROUND MULCH (Cocoa Brown & Forest Green) andSTONE PRODUCTS (3/4" Clean Stone, Road Blend, 3/4" River Rock, 1/3" River Rock, 3/8" River Rock, 3/4" Red Stone, Quarry Process Stone, Dust and Sand).

Call today to set up Delivery of
BULK MATERIALS at 908-577-2516

What's New At Truesdale's Plainfield Nursery in 2014?

NEW MANAGER, NEW PRODUCTS
and more!
 

Our Plainfield Nursery is open once again to supply the surrounding areas with everything you'll need to enjoy gardening this Spring and Summer. We offer a wide variety of Annuals and Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, vegetables, etc. We'll be carrying new items this year so you'll want to stop by often and take a look . . .

We're now offering BULK LANDSCAPING products that include:  TOP SOIL (Jersey Brown Soil and Black Compost Soil), MULCH (Red, Black & Brown and Cedar), RUBBER PLAYGROUND MULCH (Cocoa Brown & Forest Green) and STONE PRODUCTS (3/4" Clean Stone, Road Blend, 3/4" River Rock, 1/3" River Rock, 3/8" River Rock, 3/4" Red Stone, Quarry Process Stone, Dust and Sand).

Our new manager is Master Gardener, Linda Dinizo. She's available to answer all of your questions and has vast knowledge to share. Linda is often requested by our landscaping clients to provide input on what flowers and plants will work best and, when she is finished, our clients rave at the results . . . her mixtures of plantings are always stunning! 

We're located at 1375 South Ave. in Plainfield, right next to the Dairy Queen. 

Call us at 908-577-1516 or email us at Nursery@TruesdaleLandscaping.com.

APRIL FLOWER OF THE MONTH - Marigolds

GORGEOUS & FUNCTIONAL TOO!

Marigolds like full sun. They come in beautiful bright orange and yellow and bloom during the Spring, Summer and Fall. The reason why they are so popular is because they add that pop of color in your gardens for a long time. 

Did you know that there are some 50 species of Marigolds? African or American Marigolds are the tallest & grow 3 to 5 feet! French Marigolds are smaller and grow from 6 inches to 2 ft. tall. Their flowers are small and come in red, yellow, gold and orange. Their blooms are diverse: single bloom, carnation, crested bloom and Anemone bloom.

Enjoy these flowers throughout the warm weather.

After the blossoms have bloomed and die off, remove the dead heads for continuous blooming. Marigolds are easy to grow because they actually bloom better in poor soil so they need very little care. These flowers look great in pots and are ideal as companion plants in vegetable gardens. Their scent repels animals and insects and their root system repels microscopic worms and other pests for up to 3 years! 

We'll be getting our Annuals in next week and plan on carrying Marigolds at our Nursery in Plainfield. When you're ready to start planting, adding these beautiful yellow and orange flowers are a great place to start!

 CALL US AT 908-577-2516

Landscaping Increases Value of Your Home

Are you selling your home in the near future? Sellers often overlook the importance of a home's curb appeal. Too often they are busy fixing up the inside that they forget to stage the outside. After all, that is the home buyer's first impression. You want it to be a good one. 

Research shows that in 2103, only 49% of home sellers realized that landscape improvements could help bring about a quick sale at a good return on their investment. 71% of home buyers feel that curb appeal is very important. If they don't like the way a property looks from the front, they often don't want to go inside.  

A landscaping investment could potentially increase the value of your home by 12-20%. Spending as little as 5% of your home's value on landscaping may get a return of as much as 150-200% of the amount you invested. These figures rival the return on a new kitchen or bathroom!  

Most people today look at the outside as an extension to their home's living space. There is a desire to spend more free time together outdoors. Making the outdoors inviting, with patios, beautiful gardens, etc. will not only be a joy while living in a home but will be a real asset when it's time to sell.

The biggest mistake that homeowners make is a piecemeal approach to their landscaping. Projects are done here and there without an overall, cohesive plan. Everything doesn't have to be done at once but a great overall design of your yard actually saves you from the pitfalls of a hodgepodge look that can give property a disorganized feel.

If you're thinking of selling in the short term, call us to stage the exterior of your home. Whether it's removing overgrown plants, replacing dead shrubs, taking out items obscuring windows, updating walkways or front stoops, Truesdale Landscaping can help.

Updating or adding to existing landscapes can make
all the difference so call us today - 908-834-2675.

Truesdales's New Nursery

Truesdale’s New Nursery

Most of our clients remember the days when Truesdale owned and operated a nursery in Berkeley Heights. It was a remarkable nursery, and it is where we met most of the loyal clients that still utilize our services. Many of our clients were disappointed to see us leave Snyder Avenue and every year since we have been asked, “When are you opening another nursery?” We have finally opened a nursery in a new location! Ralph spent the last few years scouting areas of Union County looking for the perfect location, “Although my clients trust me to provide quality products and services, they still like browsing our nursery. Having a large enough space allows us to stock other items that our clients like - annuals, planters, hanging baskets vegetables and perennials.” The Truesdale name always corresponds with quality. Truesdale has once again combined knowledge, experience and quality products in a designated location where anyone can browse shop or ask questions. Our stock includes: Trees & Shrubs Perennials Evergreens Spring and Fall Annuals Mulches Topsoil Our new nursery location is 1375 South Avenue in Plainfield (next door to the Dairy Queen). We receive new shipments every week to ensure that our inventory is always fresh from growers. We are constantly running specials and sales. For more information or if you have questions about the nursery's inventory call 908-577-2516.

Are The Cicadas Driving you Crazy?

The emergence of cicadas is a scary yet intriguing phenomenon. Although the rise of cicadas is only every 17 years, it is still an overwhelming event for homeowners. When the cicadas arrive they bring an unsightly and loud proof of their existence. The winged-red eyed giants congregate on trees and shrubs in mass numbers, and their exoskeletons are everywhere. The pool is a horrifying site if left uncovered and the sound of their mating calls are deafening. It is all smoke and mirrors because these creatures are harmless and they will only live for four weeks. In severe cases, the cicadas might unintentionally injure young trees, but for the most part they are harmless. Small saplings may incur enough damage that will cause the plant to die, however, Truesdale’s plants are not considered young enough to warrant worry. Truesdale will prune any minor damage when the cicadas subside. Saplings can be protected with netting or even aluminum foil; these materials will prevent the female cicadas from making slits in the delicate branches to lay eggs. Once mated the male cicada immediately dies and once the female lays eggs she also dies. Nymphs hatch from the eggs 8-10 weeks later and immediately fall to the ground and burrow into the soil. This is where the nymphs will live and develop for another 17 years. Truesdale has been around long enough to recall the emergence several times. Cicadas are obnoxious and unsightly, but they will not cause any harm to you or your property. Cicada Damage

Are Deer Eating Your Plants? Truesdale Can Help.

The deer population in New Jersey has grown to be a serious problem. Although they may be cute, deer bring a variety of pests and wreaks havoc on most vegetation. The Truesdale agronomic specialist introduced a deer program to a handful of customers last year. It was a huge success! We’re now offering the program to all customers that have pesky deer destroying their trees and plants. The program consists of a monthly deer repellent application to shrubs, trees and perennials from spring through autumn and one application of a winter repellent on hardy winter trees that will last for approximately *three months.


Some areas of concern include:

• Chatham
• Mountainside
• New Providence
• Scotch Plains
• Summit
• Watchung

Plants Most Affected

• Annuals
• Evergreens
• Hardy Shrubs
• Perennials

If the problem remains ignored, deer will continue to return to any property that provides a source of food. Remember, deer are carriers of fleas and ticks, which are carriers of diseases. Repelling deer from your property saves your plants and protects your family, and your pets.

Please call us if this is an issue or even a concern. Glenn will evaluate your property and create a program that will address the problem.

*Weather conditions may cause this application’s three-month effectiveness to fluctuate.