Expert Landscaping in Wyckoff, NJ 07481 - Knolls Landscaping

Dying shrubs in our area are often caused by root rot from poor drainage, fungal diseases, or insect infestations like scale or borers. At Knolls Landscaping, we start with a thorough inspection to diagnose the specific issue—be it disease or insects. We then provide targeted management, which may include environmentally responsible treatments, corrective pruning, and recommendations for improving soil drainage to give your shrubs the best chance to recover and thrive.

Absolutely. Standing water can damage your lawn's health, drown shrub roots, and create mosquito breeding grounds. Our approach integrates lawn care with landscape solutions. We evaluate your yard's grading and may recommend core aeration for the lawn to improve absorption, along with strategic shrub planting or transplanting to areas better suited for moisture. Proper landscape maintenance, including ensuring downspouts drain away from the house, is key to resolving these common Wyckoff drainage issues.

For most shrubs in our climate, the ideal time for major pruning or trimming is late winter or early spring, before new growth starts. This promotes healthy regrowth. Transplanting is best done in early spring or fall when temperatures are cooler, reducing stress on the plant. If a shrub is severely diseased or damaged by standing water, removal might be the best option. We can assess your specific shrubs and recommend the right service—pruning, transplanting, or removal—at the optimal time for their health.