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Dear Local Business Owner, Facilities Manager or Purchasing Agent: Helmke Industries Inc. has successfully managed landscaping and snow plowing for commercial properties in Bergen and Rockland counties since 1958, including Montvale, NJ and Park Ridge, NJ and many...

American backyards are where toddlers learn to kick a ball, where teenagers play flashlight tag under the glow of the moon, where pets roam and where busy adults sink into hammocks and patio chairs to unwind. The lawns and landscapes that provide a backdrop for these...

Some helpful information on watering and shade is below.  An in person consult with Helmke's professional lawn care experts is always very valuable in helping to understand your next steps for a healthy lawn.  These consultations are always free in Bergen County and...

The green, green grass of your dream lawn doesn’t have to exist only in a galaxy far, far away. If you’re fighting the battle for a beautiful lawn, you may have found yourself wondering whether seed or sod is better. The grass may look greener in your neighbor’s yard...

Helmke Industries wants you to imagine different colors popping up on your property all 4 seasons of the year.  Even in the winter, garden color can be spectacular against the white snow. Here is an efficient, yet comprehensive guide to planting a landscape with...

We love our local neighborhoods here at Helmke Industries, and we are also love our local history.  So over the next few months we will be featuring some interesting historical information about some of our favorite neighborhoods like Nyack, Piermont, Sneden's...

Once winter releases its grip, it will be time for homeowners to get outside and inspect their properties for seasonal damage. Besides the snow and ice, the biggest culprits of the winter months a group of very specialized pests and de-icing salts, all of which can...

Why is Do-it-Yourself Tree Care Dangerous? Though it may seem simple, tree work is actually extremely complicated, technical and dangerous. Homeowners have been injured and even killed by falling limbs, faulty equipment, or general carelessness while attempting...

“Spring Cleaning for the Landscape” - Georgianna Wells, M.L.A. Master of Landscape Architecture, Syracuse University, SUNY ESF Landscapes, like interiors benefit from renovations and upgrades every few years.  Many plantings look great in the beginning, but over time...

Below is an article we found in the NYT from years ago, and most of the info is still very accurate.  We hope you call us to have John come to your home for a free consultation, so you can discuss any questions you have.  Our goal is to make sure you have exactly the...