“Dyad,” a welded steel abstract sculpture by artist Martha Walker, is the newest addition to A Sculpture Trail at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Road West, Wayne, New Jersey. The 6’10” piece, fashioned from meticulously dripped molten steel, is based on the scientific double helix. Walker’s process of dripping liquid steel one drop at a time […]
Martha Walker Sculpture Installed At Laurelwood Arboretum Read More »
The annual Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum plant sale will be held this year on Saturday, May 8, the day before Mother’s Day. We are now accepting pre-sale orders for flats of annuals to be picked up on May 8 at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive, West in Wayne. By ordering in advance you ensure
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April is National Volunteer Month, and the volunteer season will begin at Laurelwood Arboretum on April 13. Volunteers work Tuesdays through Saturdays from April through October. Anyone who is interested in volunteering should email Carol Palmer-Yomtov, chairperson of the Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum volunteer committee, at cpygc@optonline.net. Laurelwood Arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake
Volunteers Help to Beautify Laurelwood Arboretum Read More »
Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum has launched its annual Give the Gift of Green Campaign to raise funds for the start of the gardening season. Gift of Green donations help provide the resources to recreate our Sensory Garden after its winter rest, to restore the plantings along Azalea Way now that the pond dredging project is
Laurelwood Arboretum Readies for Spring With Annual Gift of Green Campaign Read More »
Many native plants are not widely known and therefore underused. The big box stores don’t carry them, so gardeners are unaware of them. However, they are stellar performers in the garden. Such is the case with mountain mint, a versatile native with tiny, tubular flowers that attract pollinators like there’s no tomorrow. When in bloom
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Deer damage in home landscapes is a vexing problem, and no single strategy promises perfect control. Here are some things to try: Deer- resistant plants – Landscape with deer-resistant plants and shrubs. A list is available at https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deer-resistant-plants/ Repellents – Repellents are effective but must be applied regularly and after heavy rain. There are basically
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For the past several months, visitors to Laurelwood Arboretum have been enjoying sculptures on display that are part of A Sculpture Trail, an innovative outdoor exhibit sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. This multiyear project will showcase 15 sculptures by renowned artists. Seven exciting pieces have been installed so far, with five more expected this
Sponsorships Help to Support A Sculpture Trail at Laurelwood Arboretum Read More »
The name Rhododendron comes from the Greek words “rodon” which means “rose” and “dendron” which means “tree”, hence Rose Tree.
Laurelwood Awarded Grant for Irrigation Improvements Read More »
This is the first in a series of articles that will examine the problems associated with New Jersey’s overabundant deer population. This article addresses the population numbers and the problems experienced by Laurelwood Arboretum. Future articles will address the economic impact, ecosystem degradation and ramifications for human health.
Coral honeysuckle arbor Vines can be a tricky ordeal in the garden, either too aggressive or too weak to bother with. By choosing our native coral honeysuckle, you will have achieved the goldilocks of the vine world–just right! This is an attractive, long-blooming plant that adds height to the garden and provides food for hummingbirds,
Coral Honeysuckle: Blooms Spring to Fall! Read More »
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