Aspen Tree and Turf LLC

10/20/2026

Missed the fall seeding window? Don’t panic.

By this point in the season, new grass has less time to germinate and get established before colder temperatures arrive. Putting seed down too late can mean poor establishment and a lot of wasted time, effort, and money.

If you didn’t get to aeration and seeding this fall, the best move now is to focus on taking care of the lawn you already have:
✅ Keep mowing as long as the grass is actively growing
✅ Keep leaves from sitting in thick, wet layers on the lawn
✅ Avoid unnecessary traffic on thin or stressed areas
✅ See if a lime treatment is right for your lawn. If your soil is too acidic, lime can help raise the pH so your grass can make better use of the nutrients already available.

Seeding works best when the timing is right. Sometimes waiting and planning for the next good window makes more sense than trying to squeeze it in too late.

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10/16/2026

Doing some fall cleanup and freshening up your mulch? Here’s one thing to avoid: piling it against the trunk of your trees.

That “mulch volcano” may look neat, and we get the temptation to use up all that mulch you just paid for, but your trees may end up being the ones paying the price. Mulch piled against the trunk holds moisture against the bark, can contribute to decay, and may encourage roots to grow around the trunk, where they can eventually restrict the flow of water and nutrients.

Mulch is still a good thing for trees when it’s applied correctly. Spread it out over the root zone, keep the layer reasonable, and leave some space around the trunk so the root flare stays visible.

Think donut. 🍩 Not volcano. 🌋

If you’re working on your landscaping this fall, take a quick look at the trees while you’re at it. If the mulch is touching the trunk, pull it back a bit.

10/14/2026

A few scenes from a beautiful early fall day at Sayen Gardens. 🍂 It’s a privilege to play a part in caring for the lawns here.

10/12/2026

Did you know fall lawn fertilizer has a deadline in New Jersey?

Beginning November 15, homeowners can no longer apply lawn fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus. The cutoff for certified professional applicators is December 1.

That doesn’t mean all lawn care has to stop. Lime can still be applied during the blackout when soil conditions show it is needed.

Our latest blog explains why the law exists, how much time is left, and what can still be done for your lawn after the fertilizer window closes.

Learn more:

New Jersey’s fall fertilizer deadline is approaching. Learn the cutoff dates, why the law exists, and when your lawn may need lime instead.

10/09/2026

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10/05/2026

We’re wrapping up Lawn Round 5 of our 6-Step Lawn Care Program and we couldn’t have asked for much better scenery.

Last week brought us to Grafton House and Sayen House & Gardens in Hamilton for early fall fertilization and broadleaf w**d control.

We’re helping lawns replenish nutrients, strengthen their root systems, and tackle late-season w**ds before winter.

We’ve been tending to these properties all season, and the results are doing a pretty good job of speaking for themselves. 🌱

10/01/2026

Our October Plant of the Month: Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)

Coralberry is a native shrub that is easy to pick out in fall, when clusters of pink to reddish berries develop along the stems. Those berries can remain after the leaves drop, so October is when they really become one of the plant’s defining features.

Coralberry Quick Facts:
🍂 Native deciduous shrub
🌤️ Grows in full sun to partial shade
🪴 Adaptable to a range of soils once established
🔴 Produces clusters of pink to reddish berries in fall
🌿 Can spread over time and form colonies

Because coralberry can spread over time, it is usually better suited to naturalized areas, woodland edges, slopes, or larger planting beds rather than tight foundation plantings.

You may also hear coralberry called buckbrush or Indian currant. It is a member of the honeysuckle family.

09/28/2026

Your lawn isn’t the only part of your property that can benefit from fall fertilization.

After a difficult spring followed by a hot, dry summer, many trees and shrubs have had a tough growing season. Fall is a good time to give them some extra support before winter. 🌳🍂

Our deep root fertilization treatment delivers nutrients directly into the root zone, helping improve soil conditions and support recovery while trees and shrubs prepare for the colder months ahead.

If your plants have been showing the effects of this year’s weather, now is a good time to get this service on the schedule.

📲 Give us a call at 732-928-5747 to schedule deep root fertilization.

09/24/2026

There’s a new pest in New Jersey, and boxwood owners should know what to look for. 🐛

Box tree moth was confirmed in South Jersey for the first time this summer. Its caterpillars can quickly strip boxwoods of their leaves, leaving behind webbing, chewed foliage, and thinning or brown areas.

The current quarantine covers Cape May, Cumberland, and Atlantic counties. While it has not been confirmed in our service area, homeowners throughout New Jersey should become familiar with the warning signs now so potential infestations can be caught early.

Learn how to inspect your boxwoods and what to do if you find something suspicious:

09/23/2026

We’re getting down to the wire for fall aeration and seeding. 🌱🍂

Early fall gives new grass some of the best conditions of the year to get established. The soil is still warm enough for seed to germinate, while cooler air temperatures and more consistent moisture help young grass grow without the stress of summer heat.

Aeration is done by pulling small plugs, or cores, of soil from the lawn. This helps relieve compaction and opens up the soil so water, oxygen, nutrients, and seed can get where they need to go. Once the lawn is aerated, seed is applied so it can make better contact with the soil and begin filling in thin or bare areas.

Together, aeration and seeding can help lead to:
✅ Healthier, stronger roots
✅ Thicker, fuller turf
✅ Fewer thin or bare spots for w**ds to take advantage of

We’re nearing the end of the ideal seeding window. New grass still needs time to germinate and get established before colder temperatures settle in, so there isn’t much time left.

If aeration and seeding is still on your fall list, now is the time to call us and get started.

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