by Diana Lang | Oct 4, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living
So, you want to learn the art of Yamadori but aren’t really sure what it is? Yamadori literally means “collecting plants in the mountains” but is loosely translated into gathering plants from the wild. The found plant specimen is then carefully and skillfully trained...
by Diana Lang | Aug 29, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
At Calgo Gardens, we enjoy recycling and repurposing items and creating something new with them. For this project we will use broken glass to create stepping stones for your garden. Stepping stones are a creative and fun way to add color and personality to your space....
by Diana Lang | Aug 15, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
Adding a small water feature to your garden is like adding icing to the cake. It’s the pièce de résistance that makes everything look finished. The soothing sound of bubbling water and the sparkling rays of sun will attract humans and wildlife alike. Let the stress...
by Diana Lang | Jul 6, 2018 | Gardening, General, outdoor living
Every year hundreds of millions of butterflies embark on a marvelous migratory phenomenon. You can help them on their journey by creating a Monarch Way Station. Creating an oasis that turns your garden into a certified Monarch Waystation is easy to do. Calgo team...
by Diana Lang | Jun 26, 2018 | Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
Do you have questions about gardening? Well, Patti Dixon, Calgo’s staff horticulturist has answers. Introducing “Sundays With Patti” a conversation in the garden about a diverse line up of topics followed by a brief question and answer period. Gardenista and...
by Liz DeMarco | Apr 18, 2018 | Gardening, outdoor living
Here in NJ, it still doesn’t feel like spring—but it is! And that means it’s time to get your yard ready to bloom, grow, and enjoy. We have reliable reports that spring is really on its way, hopefully before summer gets here. Completing these five simple tasks now...
