<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Silver Mountain Landscaping Blog</title><description>Lawn and landscape advice for Central New Jersey homeowners.</description><link>https://silvermountainlandscape.com/</link><item><title>When to Choose Sod Instead of Seed in New Jersey</title><link>https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/when-to-choose-sod-instead-of-seed/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/when-to-choose-sod-instead-of-seed/</guid><description>Sod can go down after New Jersey&apos;s seeding window closes and holds soil right away. Here is when we use it and how we install it.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When to Plant Trees and Shrubs This Fall in New Jersey</title><link>https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/when-to-plant-trees-and-shrubs-this-fall/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/when-to-plant-trees-and-shrubs-this-fall/</guid><description>Many trees and shrubs can still be planted in New Jersey through mid-November if the soil can be dug. A few species should wait until spring.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall Leaf Removal: What Happens to Your Lawn If You Skip It</title><link>https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/fall-leaf-removal-why-it-matters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/fall-leaf-removal-why-it-matters/</guid><description>Leaving a thick layer of leaves on a New Jersey lawn over winter leads to dead patches and mold. Here is what to clear, when, and what can stay.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Much Mulch Do You Need? A Simple Guide for New Jersey Beds</title><link>https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/how-much-mulch-do-i-need/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/how-much-mulch-do-i-need/</guid><description>Work out how many yards of mulch your beds need, how deep to spread it, and the common mulching mistakes that hurt plants.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When to Seed a Lawn in Central New Jersey (and Why Fall Wins)</title><link>https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/best-time-to-seed-lawn-central-nj/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://silvermountainlandscape.com/blog/best-time-to-seed-lawn-central-nj/</guid><description>The best time to seed a lawn in Central NJ is late August through early October. Here is why fall beats spring, and how to get seed to take.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>