The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition Apr/May 2019

PAGE 10 THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION APRIL/MAY 2019 Arthur Margeotes, Esq. heads our Criminal Law and Municipal Court Defense Department. His 33+ years of legal experience includes over 28 years prosecuting criminal cases in both the Essex County and Passaic County Prosecutor’s Offices. He has handled thousands of criminal cases, is an experienced trial lawyer and has an excellent relationship with Federal, State, County and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Prosecutors and Police Departments. He has successfully defended criminal cases throughout the State of New Jersey. He also is a Trustee and Co-Chair of the Somerset County Bar Association Criminal & Municipal Practice Sections and is a member of N.J. State Bar Association Criminal & Municipal Sections. Arthur Margeotes, will personally handle your defense on all cases, including Criminal Cases in Superior and Municipal Courts, Domestic Violence and Restraining Order cases and DUI/Motor Vehicle Violation cases in Municipal Court. He will clearly explain all legal issues so you will understand the legal process, defense strategy and potential outcomes of your case. Call 908-757-7300 to schedule an in-person or telephone FREE CONSULTATION with Arthur Margeotes, to discuss your case. We accept all major CREDIT and DEBIT cards. In certain cases credit arrangements are available to assist you. Arthur G. Margeotes, Esq. Of Counsel Email: arthur@centraljerseylawyers.com 7 Mt. Bethel Road | Warren, NJ 07059 | Phone: 908-757-7300 | Fax: 908-757-3847 www.fcrlawfirm.com Practice Areas Criminal Defense Adult and Juvenile Cases Municipal Courts Criminal, DUI, and Motor Vehicle Violation Cases Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Hearings, Trials Law Enforcement Officer Defense Administrative & Criminal Cases FLANZBAUM, COHEN & RAIA, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW I find that one of the most spectac- ular and enjoyable aspects of the landscape profession is the coordi- nation of color when planning a landscape design. One would think that it would be easy to determine color by merely looking at the care tag on a plant or tree, but it can be a more complex endeavor than that. Additionally, most flowering shrubs and trees planted in New Jersey will only bloom for a few weeks out of the year, so it is also important to understand leaf color. Because the leaves of most shrubs and trees last a lot longer than the flowers, coor- dinating color schemes based on the foliage can make a huge differ- ence in the aesthetic value of plant- ing beds. Many species of plantings also have leaves that will change col- ors throughout the seasons. Below are some other factors that can dras- tically affect your landscape. Light or lack of light: Depending on the plant or tree, some flowers or foliage will tinge a much lighter or darker shade when exposed to varying light conditions. Other plants may even turn an entirely dif- ferent color. If you were to take the sun-loving Gold Thread Cypress which has a bright yellow/golden color and plant it in a location that gets part-sun/part-shade, it would probably flourish, but may turn completely green. Soil: PH levels and other character- istics of soil can also affect the color of flowers and/or foliage. You might purchase a beautiful hydrangea with light pink flowers, only to find that they changed to a blue or white flower. Grower: Depending on the region of the country where a plant or tree is cultivated, you may find that the same species may have an entirely different color of foliage or flower. Many of the plants and trees found in New Jersey nurseries arrive from growers in California, Oregon and the Carolinas. Make sure to consult a landscape professional to ensure that your vision and the color scheme of the landscape of your dreams will indeed meet your expectations. Because your “curb appeal” and “outdoor living space” can boost the resale value of your home con- siderably, it is crucial to get this right the first time! Scott Parker is the owner of Parker Home- scape, a design/build landscape firm that has been recognized as one of the Top Landscape Design/Build Firms in the United States, and has been recognized locally by Design NJ Magazine, New York Spaces Magazine, The Suburban News and many other prestigious publications. In 2012, Parker Homescape’s award winning work was chosen to be published in a book that is currently being distributed worldwide and they are also a five time recipient of the prestigious “Best of Houzz” award. For more information on Parker Homescape, visit their website and design portfolio at: www.parkerhomescape.com or call (908) 626-1100 THE USE OF COLOR IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN By: Scott Parker, Parker Homescape, LLC www.theconnectionsnj.com