Giving Thanks for Small Businesses

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a treasured and truly revered American holiday.  It is a time when we gather to give thanks for all the good things the year has brought.  It is that magical time of year when some of the most outrageously wonderful foods find their way to our tables, thanks to hardworking hands and … Read more

11-11-11 : 11 Tips for a Stress Free Spring

Finally, the day that everyone has been talking about all year has arrived – 11/11/11.  So in honor of this auspicious day, I thought it might be fun to make a list of 11 things to smooth your transition through the winter and into next spring.  Most of the tips are for your lawn and … Read more

There’s Frost on the Pumpkin – No, Wait – It’s Snow!

It’s October 28, and believe it or not, we are in a winter storm watch for the weekend.  According to the latest forecast, we’re going to get 2 to 4 inches of snow in Wyckoff Saturday afternoon, and another possible 1 to 2 inches overnight into Sunday. After record breaking heat in July, and days … Read more

Hurricane Irene Aftermath in Bergen County

Hurricane Irene has now come and gone in the Northeast, but her aftermath will be with us for months to come.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are dealing with flooding and personal loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of those whose lives she took. We were extremely fortunate here … Read more

Too Darn Hot – A July 2011 Overview

One of the drawbacks to being in the landscape and lawn care industry is that we are constantly caring for living, breathing things.  This is a good thing for us, since we are never without something to do during the growing season.  But it also requires us to have a great deal of knowledge on … Read more

Everyone’s a Winner at Wyckoff Family Fun Day

In June of 2010, the town of Wyckoff, NJ started a new tradition they call the Wyckoff Family Fun Day.  It is held on the grounds of the Wyckoff Family YMCA, and features booths from vendors in the local area, giving them a chance to interact with the community.  Horizon Landscape Company has had the … Read more