Most people don't think twice about the space underneath their deck. It's dark, it's shaded, it becomes the place where garden tools live, or last…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 30, 2026
Summer is here, and your backyard is calling. Whether you're dreaming of lazy evenings by firelight, outdoor dinners under string lights, or just a space…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 15, 2026
Conversations about outdoor lighting often start the same way: "We're hosting a dinner party." Or, "We've got a graduation coming up." Maybe even, "We're organizing…
GROUNDS KEEPERJune 3, 2026
There's a serene elegance to a pond. It catches light, melds into the surrounding landscape, and invites you to slow down and notice what's happening…
GROUNDS KEEPERMay 20, 2026
A pond is one of those outdoor features that occupies a strange space in your imagination. You see one that works—the soothing ripples of water,…
GROUNDS KEEPERMay 5, 2026
Your garden's color story doesn't start and end with flowers. Sure, blooms are the obvious drama. When the rhododendron bursts into a profusion of blooms…
GROUNDS KEEPERApril 22, 2026
There's a quiet battle happening in yards across New Jersey, and it's been brewing for longer than you might think. On one side: the classic…
GROUNDS KEEPERApril 7, 2026
Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re dreaming of balmy days and breezy evenings outdoors, now is the perfect time to refresh your…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 29, 2026
It starts quietly. The first note is a single drop tapping against a leaf. Then another, and another, until the air fills with a steady…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 24, 2026
Early March can be moody. The sky is low and gray. The ground stays damp for days at a time (and that's only where you…
GROUNDS KEEPERMarch 11, 2026
“Did they forget to mow?” It’s the first thought that flickers across someone’s mind when they slow down in front of a naturalistic landscape. The…
GROUNDS KEEPERFebruary 25, 2026
You might love the idea of a fire pit. The glow, the gathering, the way it turns an ordinary Tuesday night into something that feels…
GROUNDS KEEPERFebruary 11, 2026
Winter gardens don’t always get the credit they deserve. They’re photographed in black and white, as if their only job is to exist as a…
GROUNDS KEEPERJanuary 28, 2026
When it comes to your yard at night, you've probably seen the extremes: a garden that glows like a fairy-tale castle, or a patio that’s…
GROUNDS KEEPERJanuary 14, 2026
Does winter put you in the mood to hunker down in flannel pajamas and watch the world through your window? Are you more of the…
GROUNDS KEEPERDecember 16, 2025
When you look out the window in winter, does your yard make you smile or sigh? Once the leaves drop and flowers fade, even the…
GROUNDS KEEPERDecember 2, 2025
It's a crisp, autumn day in late November. Trees flaunt their Fall Finest in shades of gold, crimson, and copper. Wind gusts through the fronds…
GROUNDS KEEPERNovember 17, 2025
There’s something magical about November. Soft light, golden grasses, and drifts of deeply hued leaves make every backyard feel like a painting. The air is…
GROUNDS KEEPERNovember 5, 2025
When you’ve filled your garden with foundational ground covers that keep things polished and evergreen, it’s time to add a little sparkle. In our last…
GROUNDS KEEPEROctober 22, 2025
When the leaves start falling and the garden quiets down, it’s easy to feel like your landscape has been put on pause. Trees shed their…
GROUNDS KEEPEROctober 9, 2025
A perfectly flat lawn might make your mower happy, but let’s be honest — it’s not exactly wowing the neighbors or giving you a reason…
GROUNDS KEEPERSeptember 17, 2025
