Spring into Summer Gardening
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Spring into Summer Gardening

It’s officially summer! The summer sun is your garden’s best friend, but you’ll still need some elbow grease to keep your operation running smoothly. Let’s talk about how we can keep our gardens going strong through these hot summer days.  Spring gardens are all about cultivation and getting your plants started. In contrast, summer is…

Hydrangea: Summer’s Favorite Shrub
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Hydrangea: Summer’s Favorite Shrub

Hydrangea: Summer’s Favorite Shrub Every New Jersey native knows that it’s summer when hydrangeas start pushing out their blooms. These colorful clusters of flowers decorating our neighborhoods and parks are a surefire sign that summer is in full swing. Blue and pink blooms are coveted among gardeners, adding an elegant and fantastical flair to any…

10 Most Popular Ornamental Trees Sold in Our Parsippany Greenhouse

10 Most Popular Ornamental Trees Sold in Our Parsippany Greenhouse

As the name implies, ornamental trees are typically grown, well, just because! They’re stunning and add eye-catching visuals to any outdoor space, and some of them do double duty as natural privacy screens. There are many beautiful benefits to adding ornamental trees to your yard.  Talk to us at Cerbo’s, and we’ll help you choose…

Fertilizing Your Lawn in Four Steps
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Fertilizing Your Lawn in Four Steps

A luscious lawn requires a few steps, but undoubtedly, fertilizer is the most important one. Implementing a comprehensive fertilizing program keeps annoying weeds at bay and ensures grass flourishes and remains green throughout the warmer spring and summer months.  The right fertilizer also means springtime marks a lush lawn marked by healthy, fluffy, weed-free grass….

Annuals vs. Perennials: How Can You Choose?
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Annuals vs. Perennials: How Can You Choose?

Planting in the spring or summer in hopes of a year-round payoff? You’ve likely already heard much about annuals and perennials, but how do you pick between the plant types, and when should you plant them? Before you settle on your new blooms, let the professionals at Cerbo’s guide you in the right direction to…

Summer Gardening
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Summer Gardening

Summer isn’t typically the time to transplant and uproot plants, but if you have perennials, you’ll enjoy the beautiful blooms as the weather turns warmer. It’s a misconception that you cannot plant in the summer. You can certainly plant balled-up plants, but you cannot uproot plants that are already in the ground. Your plants may…

The 10 Most Popular House Plants in Our Parsippany Greenhouse
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The 10 Most Popular House Plants in Our Parsippany Greenhouse

House plants are beautiful, and there’s no denying it. But did you know that there are many health benefits of having plants inside your space? For example, the presence of plants can help soothe anxiety, boost your mood and creativity, and improve the air quality in your home.  Read on for a list of our…

How to Grow Hydrangeas in New Jersey – Quick and Easy Guide

How to Grow Hydrangeas in New Jersey – Quick and Easy Guide

When it  comes to creating a beautiful garden, there is nothing like a hydrangea.  These flowering plants bloom in a variety of colors and are vibrant, full, and fragrant.  This is the perfect time to start planning and planting, and the experts at Cerbo’s are here to help. When to plant hydrangeas The two best…

Our Family Owned NJ Garden Center Offers the Best Native Plants and Trees

We all want beautifully landscaped and serene yards.  A locally-based landscaping company like Cerbo’s Greenhouse and Garden Center knows New Jersey’s landscaping and environmental needs.  For your larger projects, the pros at Cerbo’s Hampton Nursery and Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouse know what will work best to promote a beautiful landscape while supporting and helping the local…

Native Plants! What Are They and Why Plant Them?

Study finds that plants introduced to your garden are escaping and impacting the natural areas around you. This research contributes to a large body of evidence showing how invasive plants in our natural areas were introduced by residential and commercial landscaping. Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a plant native to Asia. It is commonly found…

Why Fall is the Best Time for Grass

The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed This article recently appeared on Pennington’s website click here for full article https://www.pennington.com/all-products/grass-seed/resources/the-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed When your sights are set on a thick, lush lawn, planting grass seed represents an investment of time, money, labor and hope. From seeding new lawns to repairing rough spots and renewing existing turf, proper…

How to Identify and Control Red Thread

This article recently appeared on Scott’s website, for the full article click here: https://www.scotts.com/en-us/library/lawn-disease-control/how-identify-and-control-red-thread Here are some ways to be confident you have red thread, plus tips for getting rid of it. The first time you see a red-pink patch of grass in your lawn, you may think it’s just the way the light is…

Spring Fertilizer Tips

What Does Fertilizer Actually Do? April 3, 2019/in Espoma Videos / Laura walks us through fertilizing trees, shrubs, perennials in early spring. Wait until you see some growth on your plant to fertilize. 1. Gardening always starts with the soil. Organic fertilizer “feeds the soil that feeds the plants”. The process by which organic fertilizers deliver their nutrients enhances the fertility and…

How Much Does Landscaping Really Add to a Home’s Value?

This article previously appeared in Turf Magazine in 2016 Research shows that upgrading a property’s landscaping can significantly increase the value. The value of an attractive landscape to a home’s perceived value has often been stated at 15 percent. Is this figure reliable, and what landscape features do contribute to the value of a home?…