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How Do I Increase My Home’s Curb Appeal with Outdoor Lighting Systems- 1 Simple Decision
Many people wonder what it takes to increase the value of their home. Some people install a pool or a deck. Maybe they even build an addition or new wing to thier house. The #1 Tip to increase our home's curb appeal is to have a professionally installed outdoor lighting system completed by a company like ours, Pennella's Landscape Desings. We have the expertise to guide you throught this design process and help you make informed decisions about what parts of your home to call attention to and which to not. If you'd like your home to look something like this, give use a call today to schedule your FREE Consultation.
Local Business Partner Spotlight – Eastern Outdoor Furnishings – Totowa, NJ
In our 1st ever Local Business Partner Spotlight, we are pleased to introduct Eastern Outdoor Furnishings from Totowa, NJ to the local New Jersey community. Our friends and past clients, love when we give a recomendation or some advise and our recomendation of Eastern Outdoor Furnishings is no differnet. Eastern Outdoor Furnishings was founded in 2008 and is the east coast distributor for Summerset Outdoor Living and Summerset Professional Grill products. EOF builds custom outdoor kitchens for the trade and home owners. Over a few short years, they have become a market leader in the Outdoor Furnishings Market, servicing over 18 states on the East coast and have been featured on several national TV shows including Real Housewives of New Jersey, Man Cave, Brothers on Call, and The Price is Right. Call Us Today for more information on how we can incorprate Eastern Outdoor Furnishings within your new design product! Premium Pricing Available with Pennella's...
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Happy Halloween from Our Family to Yours!
Bill and Anthony Pennella want to wish you a safe and scary Happy Halloween. May the gouls and witches bring you lots of scares and candy.
Beautifying Your Garden during Autumn
Autumn is the season when your garden needs a bit of refreshment. Most plants shed their leaves during this time, and your garden may look less beautiful. However, there is no need to worry as the tips below give you a bit of help to ensure your garden remains beautiful. There is no limitation in garden beautification during seasons. You can also explore other beautification techniques as may be desirable to you. New plants This is an opportunity to replace older plants with new ones in your garden. You can simply do this by making new plants using cuttings. You do this by taking 10cm cuttings from hardwood plants such as bay and rosemary. If you need them to grow faster, you can dip them in the growth hormone. Evergreen plants will also do justice to your garden. Within a short period of time, your garden should be bubbling with vegetation. General Maintenance Trimming the hedges of your garden will go a long way in keeping it contact. This is an activity that you should perform all...
Landscape Maintenance During Winter
Some of you look upon that beautiful shrubbery and gaze into its beauty while sitting on a chair on the lawn of your own customized landscape. You take care of it; you put love into it, but how further are you willing to go to maintain the landscape’s beauty? You’ll eventually realize that winter will be knocking on your porch and asking for permission to suck the life out of your precious garden and plants. But you don’t have to comply because you are going to be prepared for this upcoming winter. The primary cause of damage for plants and other landscape elements isn’t the frozen soil, or a cold water, but in fact, it’s the wind. During the winter, the wind changed its temperature drastically because of its intense violent speed and lowered atmospheric temperature that feel like cold blades slashing on your skin. That is how the plants, the garden, and every single living green thing from your landscape feels. Maybe you are already frozen in fear but make sure you take these next...
Optimial Time to Plant Baby Trees
Baby trees cannot just be planted at random times. You need to time when the conditions are favorable for the seedlings before planting them. You don’t want to plant baby trees at the wrong for them to end up drying up. If you reside in a warm climate, you can plant them at any time. Summer is the least suitable time for planting your baby plants. This is because the high temperatures in summer increase evaporation causing them to dry up. You shouldn’t rush to plant baby trees just because you want your yard to look green sooner. The ideal time to plant your baby trees is influenced by several factors including weather and dormancy. Water is an essential requirement, and you should never plant your baby trees when enough water is not available. At dormancy It is advisable for you to plant baby trees when they are dormant. At this stage, there will be less damage when you handle them. For them to grow well, you need to ensure their environment is disrupted minimally. The biggest...
Landscaping Tips for Home Lawns and Gardens in the Autumn
Your garden lawn is a source of pride, a playing space for your family and a relaxing place. How you take care of your garden or lawn depends on the season and where you live. In the autumn, your garden transitions from active season of growing to a dormant season. Autumn is the best time to rejuvenate your lawn. As autumn weather sets in, you have to change gardening practices to prepare your landscape for the season ahead. Here are a few tips on how to start it and how to do it. Preparation A six-week window is enough for you to prepare the landscape of your garden. It is an ideal time for you to plant cool-season grasses like rye and fescue. This helps them to germinate and develop a strong root system. You may consider adding fertilizer to your garden preferably an all-natural fertilizer. Herbicides help in getting rid of weeds from your garden sprucing up its landscape. Maintaining the Landscape You can tidy up the landscape by removing fallen foliage, dry stems and other...
Your Guide to Patios and Decks
A patio is a living space built outdoor at ground level. It can be attached or detached from your house. You can construct a patio using pavers, concrete, stone, brick or tile and sometimes even wood. On the hand, the decks are external elevated structures constructed at different heights needing support systems and rails. A majority are made of wood, composite wood or vinyl. Here are a few tips that will help you choose between a patio and a deck for your home. Budget If you have a limited budget, you should go for a patio. In some cases, it might cost you twice as much to erect a deck than a patio. The cost depends on the material, location, size and the outdoor space available in your home. The support systems and railings required for the deck increases your budget hence you may find a patio more affordable. Location and View If your home is located in a scenic environment, you may prefer a deck. If you want an outdoor space off your upstairs...
