Aspen Tree and Turf LLC

11/27/2025

Wishing all our clients and neighbors a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the opportunity to help keep your landscapes healthy and beautiful through every season. May your day be filled with health, happiness, and peace, surrounded by those you love. 🦃

11/25/2025

When the lower trunk looks scraped and stringy, that is usually deer rub. A buck has used your young tree as a scratching post, and that bark will not grow back.

Protect new plantings by adding a simple vented deer guard around the lower trunk in fall and winter, with a little space so it does not squeeze the bark. A few minutes now can save years of growth. 🌳🦌

11/24/2025

If your lawn didn't look its best this year, the soil may need some attention. Lime helps reset the pH so roots can take in nutrients again, and late fall is the ideal time for the application.

With Thanksgiving week here, it is also the last chance to take advantage of our 15% off lime treatments. The special ends this Thursday, 11/27.

Call Aspen Tree and Turf at (732) 928-5747 to get scheduled. 🌱

11/21/2025

Did you know a hidden pest could be damaging your Crape Myrtle right now? Now that the leaves are gone, we have a clear view of the bark. This is the moment to look for Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS).

Look closely for these early signs:
⚪ White, fuzzy spots (the scale insects themselves) visible on the bark of twigs and branches.
⚫ Sooty mold: A thick black layer of fungus growing on the insect's sticky residue.

CMBS is a rapidly spreading issue across New Jersey. Early detection during dormancy is crucial, as it allows our plant healthcare technicians to implement targeted, effective treatments for late winter and early spring. These proactive measures are designed to help restore the long-term health and vigor of your trees. 🌳

Seeing these symptoms? It's time to reach out. You can call us directly to speak with our plant healthcare team and schedule a professional diagnosis and treatment plan.
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11/19/2025

Noticing fresh bite marks on your arborvitae or missing buds on your holly? You’re not alone. Learn why deer feed more in late fall and how to keep them from turning your yard into a buffet. 🦌🌲

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Protect your evergreens this winter. Learn why deer feed more in late fall and how Aspen Tree and Turf keeps your landscape looking its best.

11/17/2025

Even if you’re not preparing for winter just yet, your landscape already is. As temperatures drop, soil chemistry begins to shift, evergreens start losing moisture through their leaves, and months of cold wind are on the way. 🌨️ A little preparation now can make a big difference later.

🌱 Lime Treatments help rebalance acidic New Jersey soils so nutrients stay available and roots stay strong. When soil pH drops too low, plants struggle to absorb what they need. A lime application helps restore that balance before winter dormancy sets in.

🌿 Anti-Desiccant Treatments give evergreens a protective coating that locks in moisture and reduces winter burn from cold, dry air. This helps prevent browning, needle drop, and that tired look many plants get by spring.

🦃 Now through Thanksgiving (11/27), get 15% off Lime and Anti-Desiccant Treatments when you book early. (Offer valid for new and unsigned work only. Not applicable to previously signed proposals.)

Give your landscape the protection it needs this season so it can thrive beyond winter. 🌱

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11/13/2025

When you see our sign, you know your landscape is taken care of this fall. 🌱

We are your reliable, neighborhood experts in tree, plant, and turf health. Give us a call today!
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11/12/2025

You didn’t plant a deer buffet... but they sure think you did. 🦌
Our Deer Control Treatments safely change the scent and taste of your plants so deer go looking for dinner somewhere else.

🚨 Prepay for 3 Deer Sprays, Get 1 Free through November 30!

Keep your trees and shrubs looking their best this season by giving us a call!

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(Offer valid for new and unsigned work only. Not applicable to previously signed proposals.)

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, Aspen Companies proudly salutes the men and women—past and present—who have served our country, including the veterans on our own team and in our community. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

This photo was captured by our team during Saluting Branches, a nationwide volunteer effort that brings tree care professionals together to care for veterans cemeteries. We’re proud to take part each year in gratitude for those who gave so much. 🇺🇸

11/03/2025

American Witchhazel is one of the few native plants that waits until late fall to bloom. As most trees lose their leaves, this hardy shrub produces clusters of bright yellow, ribbon-like flowers that stand out in the November landscape.

You'll often find witch hazel growing naturally along woodland edges and streambanks throughout New Jersey. It thrives in part shade and well-drained soil, making it a great fit for naturalized areas or larger landscapes.

Beyond its color, witch hazel provides late-season value for pollinators and holds strong through winter weather. It's low maintenance, deer-resistant, and a reliable native that adds interest long after the growing season ends.

American witch hazel is a good reminder that there's still life and color in the landscape, even as the seasons change. 🍂

10/31/2025

Rest in peace to lawns lost to poor fall care. 🪦

Overwatering, compaction, and leaf neglect can haunt your property long after Halloween. A little attention now will keep your turf from joining the graveyard of neglected lawns.

Happy Halloween from Aspen Tree and Turf! 👻🎃

10/29/2025

Many homeowners think every leaf needs to go, but leaving a few in place can actually help your landscape. 🍂

Mulching leaves doesn’t mean spreading wood mulch across your lawn. It means running a mower over dry leaves to chop them into small pieces that break down naturally. A thin layer of shredded leaves can help feed the soil and support pollinators through winter.

Just be sure to clear thick, wet piles from turf and curbs, since those can block sunlight, hold moisture, and lead to bare spots.

A balanced approach keeps your lawn healthy, your soil enriched, and your cleanup a little easier this fall. ✅