by Diana Lang | Aug 21, 2019 | Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living, Special Events
You’ve more than likely heard of book swaps and cookie swaps, but have you ever heard of plant swaps? Plant swaps are just what the name implies—they’re get togethers in which the participants trade cuttings, seedlings, house plants, and plant knowledge. How...
by Diana Lang | Aug 9, 2019 | General
It’s been said of Calgo Gardens that “everywhere you look, you smile,” and our owners, Penny and Mark Estomin, have worked hard to ensure that. Inspired by their love and respect of nature, a passion for garden living, and a love of art, Calgo’s visually delightful...
by Diana Lang | Jul 25, 2019 | DIY, Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living
Calgo’s landscaping team works hard to keep their clients’ container gardens vibrant and overflowing with beautiful blooms all summer long. We asked them to share some snaps of their colorful creations and to also share some tips on how to ensure the container...
by Diana Lang | Jul 11, 2019 | General, outdoor living, Recipes
Summer is made for entertaining—and it should be easy. The fresh flavors of local produce are ripe for the picking and don’t need much enhancement, making meal prep simple. Bring everything outdoors for a magical setting in the cool New Jersey nights lit up by dancing...
by Diana Lang | Jun 27, 2019 | Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living
What’s a pollinator? A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma of a flower. In other words, a pollinator is an animal (usually an insect or bird) that has the very important job of inducing plants to make...
by Diana Lang | Jun 12, 2019 | General
Your dad is your rock: the guy you count on, the guy you lean on. He’s strong, solid, and always there for you—so make sure you have a gift for Father’s Day to show him how much how much he means to you! Sometimes you and dad just have to chill together and that’s...
