During the summer of 2017, we spent 7 days in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, touring some of the most influential nurseries. While we were overwhelmed with their graciousness and love for their country, we also learned so much from them, allowing us to bring back some pretty impressive ideas and techniques to New Jersey. […]
We wanted to share with you this article which was sent to us from one of our main tree suppliers in Oregon, Carlton Plants. In it you’ll learn about the history of the Persian Parrotia, and why it is a great tree for today’s modern landscapes. We couldn’t agree more on the fact that the Persian […]
We’ve been trying to accommodate many of our clients who live on/near the ocean. Listed below are some salt and wind tolerant evergreens that we have collaborated, and experimented with landscape architects, in order to increase options for others: Juniperus chinensis ‘Hollywood’ Juniperus chinensis ‘Robusta Green’ Juniperus chinensis ‘Keteleeri’ Juniperus virginiana Please ask us about […]
Halka Nurseries provided some of the trees, and all of the land to grow the trees on, that were planted around the World Trade Center Memorial. Watch a video of the trees being planted at ground zero! The pictures below show an aerial illustration of what they were intending the trees to look like. The […]
Europeans have used trees as hedges for a long time, and this creative and practical use of trees is increasingly seen in America. Halka has been the primary supplier for landscape architects and horticulturalists who create these uniquely beautiful hedges. Only certain trees work as hedge plants. Hege maple is one, little-leaf Linden and certain […]