Big Heart Landscaping

03/23/2026

Need spring cleanup or lawn service?

We’re scheduling now.

• Lawn maintenance
• Mulch installs
• Patio & walkway construction
• Retaining walls
• Drainage solutions

Reliable. Professional. Local.

Call or text Todd today: 973-223-5793
[email protected]
Free estimate.

02/21/2026

Serving Livingston and Short Hills.

09/11/2025

04/17/2025

🌿 New Grass or Plants? Here’s How to Water Like a Pro!
From the pros at Big Heart Landscaping

Just planted a fresh lawn or new shrubs? Watering right is the key to making sure they take root and thrive 🌱💧

🌱 For New Grass Seed:
✅ First 2 Weeks: Water 2–3x a day for 5–10 mins — keep the topsoil moist.
✅ Weeks 3–4: Water once daily for 15–20 mins.
✅ Weeks 5–6: Water every other day with deeper soak.
✅ After 6 Weeks: Water 1–2x a week — aim for 1 inch total (including rain).

🌼 For New Plants:
✅ Week 1: Water daily.
✅ Weeks 2–3: Every 2–3 days, deep soak.
✅ Weeks 4–6: 2x a week.
✅ After 6 Weeks: 1x a week or as needed.

🌟 Pro Tip: Mulch keeps soil moist longer and helps prevent w**ds.

📞 Have questions or need expert help? Call Todd at 973-223-5793
Let Big Heart Landscaping bring your vision to life 💚

03/10/2024

Spring tips
🌱🌼🌿 Spring is in full swing and it's the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor space! Here are some landscaping tips to make your garden bloom:
1. Plan Ahead: Sketch out your garden layout and think about the placement of plants, pathways, and features like fountains or seating areas.
2. Choose Native Plants: Opt for plants that are native to your area. They'll require less maintenance and be better suited to the local climate and soil.
3. Add Color: Incorporate a variety of flowering plants to add pops of color throughout your garden. Consider plants that bloom at different times to enjoy continuous color throughout the season.
4. Create Layers: Plant taller plants at the back of flower beds and shorter ones towards the front to create depth and visual interest.
5. Mulch for Moisture: Apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture in the soil and suppress w**d growth. Organic mulches like bark or compost also enrich the soil as they break down.
6. Don't Forget Hardscaping: Incorporate hardscaping elements like pathways, retaining walls, or decorative rocks to add structure and define different areas of your garden.
7. Prune Regularly: Keep plants healthy and tidy by pruning dead or overgrown branches. This encourages new growth and maintains the shape of your plants.
8. Consider Wildlife: Plant flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to promote biodiversity in your garden.
9. Water Wisely: Water deeply but less frequently to encourage strong root growth. Early morning is the best time to water plants to minimize evaporation.
10. Personalize with Decor: Add personal touches like garden statues, bird feeders, or outdoor lighting to reflect your style and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Get ready to enjoy the beauty of your outdoor oasis all season long! Happy gardening! 🌸🌞

02/21/2024

5 planning tips that can improve your outdoor living project.
Are you just itching to get started on building the outdoor living space you’ve been dreaming of? Don’t wait until Spring – there’s too much to do! If you want to enjoy your new patio or outdoor kitchen by the beginning of summer, February and March are the ideal times to get started. There are numerous decisions to make and resources to put in place before you break ground, so the earlier you start thinking about specifics, the better. Here are 5 planning tips that can improve your outdoor living project right from the get-go.
1) Talk to a professional. Homeowners tend to wait until they have every detail nailed down before talking to a professional. That’s a mistake. Your contractor should be a resource that’s available to you throughout your planning process, so you want to find them early. With the foundation of a relationship established in the planning phase, you’ll be more likely to get a slot on your contractor’s schedule.
2) Get other estimates. Don’t feel guilty about interviewing and getting estimates from a few companies won’t wind up completing the work. While you’re at it, be sure to ask educated questions, especially where warranties are concerned.
3) Plan your budget. As with any significant investment, it helps to think of the budget for your landscaping project as a range. By starting out aiming for the low end of the spectrum, you can account for splurges and upgrades, without breaking the bank.
4) Make resale a factor. Unlike other landscaping elements, custom hardscapes should last decades or generations. Even if you don’t plan to sell your home in the foreseeable future, your outdoor living space will continue to impact the selling price in the unforeseeable future. By choosing a high-quality contractor, timeless styles, and durable materials, you can maximize any addition to your property value.
5) Don’t forget about plants! Hardscaping and landscaping complement one another beautifully. It’s relatively easy to plan a landscape without hardscaping, but hardscaping can look harsh and cold without plant life to warm it up. A comprehensive landscaping company like www.BigHeartLandscaping.com can deliver stonework and plant life, all in one project.😀

02/11/2024

Do you have drainage issues on your lawn?
Drainage issues are often overlooked but can cause serious problems for your property, landscape, and structures. If water is not properly drained, your home could face damage, leaving you with a large repair bill and devalued property. Improper drainage commonly results in problems like mold, foundation damage, root damage to the lawn, plants and erosion and will continue to reoccur without a proper drainage system. A few signs that you need a new drainage system include:
· Soggy spots in your yard &/or pooling
· Rainwater flowing towards your house
· Foundation damage
· Persistent pooling water
· Erosion
· Dead grass, plants, and trees
· Water from downspouts drain closely to your properly
Some causes are:
* Improper grading (the slope of your yard or lawn)
* Lack of outlets for excess water
* Low points in your yard or lawn
* High amounts of thatch, or plant debris
* Compacted soil
If any of these problems exist, you might want to consider having:
* French drains, swale and/or a Dry well installed
* Grading
Big Heart Landscaping not only improves the appearance of your property with our landscaping services, but we can also prevent future damage to your property with our drainage systems. Whether you want to protect your property from potential damage, or your property currently has drainage issues, we work with your specific property’s needs in mind.

11/05/2023

Our son got married!