Ask Elaine – Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum

Ask Elaine: Holiday Decorating and Gift Ideas

Posted on 11/29/2018 by Alice Moskowitz11/29/2018

Do you have any gift ideas for my gardening friends? Or decorating hints? The holidays are approaching and I am in a festive spirit. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Colleen Dear Colleen, Happy Holidays to you also! It is very … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: End of Season Garden Activities

Posted on 10/29/2018 by Ann Campbell10/29/2018

I know that it is getting near the end of the garden season, but is there anything else to do. I don’t want to overlook anything.

Ask Elaine: Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter

Posted on 09/29/2018 by Elaine Fogerty09/29/2018

I have annuals planted outside and I brought my houseplants out to enjoy the warm summer weather and fresh air. What shall I do for winter? Thanks.

Ask Elaine: “Leaf Peeper” Opportunities

Posted on 08/28/2018 by Elaine Fogerty08/28/2018

The days are getting cooler and shorter. I would like to know if there are “leaf peeper” opportunities in New Jersey, especially Laurelwood Arboretum, to enjoy fall foliage?

Ask Elaine: Sensory Garden

Posted on 07/29/2018 by Elaine Fogerty07/31/2018

I enjoy walking through the arbor just outside the Vale Road parking lot and into the Sensory Garden at Laurelwood Arboretum. The garden in colorful and accessible. How did you come up with this garden idea?

Ask Elaine: Pollinators

Posted on 06/26/2018 by Elaine Fogerty06/26/2018

School is out for the summer and my children have developed an interest in butterflies (I have too!). What can I grow to attract butterflies to our property?

Ask Elaine: June-flowering Trees

Posted on 04/30/2018 by Elaine Fogerty06/26/2018

Do you have any ideas for June-flowering trees? I would like to get one to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thank you.

Ask Elaine: Volunteering in Laurelwood Arboretum

Posted on 04/22/2018 by Ann Campbell04/23/2018

I have enjoyed walking through Laurelwood Arboretum and would like to volunteer in the gardens. Maybe the work techniques and timing can help me take care of my own property.

Ask Elaine: Spring Blooming Trees

Posted on 03/28/2018 by Elaine Fogerty03/28/2018

I know that the snow will eventually stop, and I am looking forward to a blast of color and flowers soon. What landscape trees can we expect to bloom in April? I like the tree near the Gazebo.

Ask Elaine: Will Spring Ice, Snow or Frosts Injure My Flower Buds?

Posted on 02/25/2018 by Ann Campbell02/26/2018

Spring is just around the corner but it does not always mean warm weather. Will ice, snow or frosts injure my flower buds? Thanks and Happy Spring!