Surprise!!! We’ve started visiting local client’s orchard to check on the trees’ development and looking at all of their fruit trees over the past few weeks. Most trees have been in the very early stages of growth, just beyond dormancy. On March 17 while our arborist walked in to a local orchard, he was surprised […]
Custom Soil Enhances Landscape
Landscape architect Andrea Buckingham sets the stage for the Shapiro Residence in Basking Ridge, NJ with this statement, “The homeowners were looking for a true outdoor oasis where they could dine, entertain, lounge, take advantage of distant mountain views and yet maintain enough open space for a large sweeping lawn.” This was no small feat, […]
Outdoor Patio Oasis
Wondering what you can do to create an outdoor living space that you’ll actually use? Take a look through these 16 Alluring Patio Designs HGTV put together giving you some creative ideas for your space. Our favorite is of course the Oasis we created in Brooklyn, a contemporary design of rectilinear stone and barn red […]
Summit Homeowner Overcomes Sloping Property
If you are like a lot of suburban homeowners, the location and the house itself are two driving factors that help you decide whether or not to buy a home. Rarely is the decision based heavily around topography or existing landscaping or masonry features. This was the case for John and Tina Livia, of Summit, […]
Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Found In Somerset County, New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Agriculture officials confirmed that the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive insect that attacks and kills ash trees, has been found in Somerset County. Samples were confirmed by the US Dept. of Agriculture. First discovered in Michigan in 2002, EAB is now present in 23 states and 2 Canadian provinces and […]
Landscape Color & Scale Feature in June/July 2014 DesignNJ Magazine
Statile and Todd was featured in the June/July 2014 Issue of DesignNJ Magazine for the landscaping of a Union County home. Working with the homeowners we created a colorful landscape of annuals, perennials, grasses and ground covers that turned their backyard into an oasis. To learn more about this project download the article here: June/July […]
Celebrate New Beginnings!
Celebrate New Beginnings! The Vernal Equinox is just around the corner… This year in particular, after having such a cold, snowy winter, we are all especially eager to celebrate the coming spring. It’s hard to believe that there may still be SNOW (a new dirty four-letter word) on the ground. Egad! In March, the vernal […]
Creating Usable Outdoor Living Space
Statile & Todd was featured in Design NJ‘s October/November 2013 issue for creating a beautiful backyard retreat that the New Providence homeowners can use throughout the year. This outdoor living space includes a new multi-level bluestone patio, with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, dining area and seating area in front of a beautiful outdoor fireplace. […]
Winter Landscapes
For gardeners and lovers of landscaping, the winter months are when both gardeners and plants are taking a much needed rest. While it’s cold and dreary outside, plants have gone dormant losing their leaves and don’t produce new growth or flowers. At this time you can see that there is a variety of winter interest […]
Houzz Feature: Enjoy Your Yard In December
We are pleased to say that once again we were featured on Houzz! In their latest article: Yes, You Can Enjoy Your Yard in December, Here’s How, they provide tips for how homeowners can enjoy their yards throughout the United States this December. From container displays to luminaries, clippings to bulb plantings, there are different […]