The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

www.theconnectionsnj.com Office: 908-754-7511 ext. 129 Cell: 908-285-0928 tricciosells@gmail.com www.triciariccio.com Patricia “Tricia” Riccio Sales Associate Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2014 NJAR Circle of Excellence Silver Level 2014 7 Mount Bethel Road Warren, NJ 07059 FOR SALE 158 Old Stirling Road Warren Custom Center Hall Colonial set back off the road with a Koi pond, In-Law living quarters and private studio/work shop. FOR SALE 3 Trails End Court, Warren This home is featured in Industry Magazine. Visit issuu.com to view the 7 page spread on page 370 in the March 2018 issue. Custom craftsmanship and deluxe appointments accent this home on seven acres, featuring open floor plan and large, formal rooms, en suite bedrooms and great lower level. REDUCED 20 Old Quarry Road • Bernardsville, NJ 07924 • 908-766-7200 www.landscapeaesthetics.com By: Joanne Kleinle It is all about the details. What makes your home unique and ulti- mately more valuable are the added touches that enhance the beauty and add comfort to make your space more livable. Nothing adds greater detail and value to a home more than beautiful landscaping. Landscape Aesthetics, Inc., a Bernardsville com- pany owned and operated by renowned local landscape architect Carmin Fusco, has been designing, installing and creating some of the most beautiful and intricate gardens, patios, pool areas and outdoor kitchens in New Jersey for over 25 years. In a recent Washington Post article, an expert on home value noted that one of the biggest landscaping mis- takes that homeowners make is not having a coherent plan. They decide to put a tree in, later add some flower beds, then later some shrubs. A land- scape that's assembled piecemeal looks disorganized, the article states. Landscape Aesthetics, Inc. specialty is creating the right plan for the indi- vidual homeowners’ needs and space. Carmin Fusco grew up working alongside his father and uncle, both Old World Master Stone Masons. His work with them inspired him to earn a Bachelor of Science at Rutgers Univer- sity in landscape architecture. After graduation, he established an exten- sive nursery and tree farm in Hunter- don County and founded Landscape Aesthetics, Inc. He has not looked back since. His experience working side by side with his father and uncle have given him an eye for detail and perfection in the Old World tradition. His education has given him an under- standing of what works best in partic- ular landscapes. He can formulate a plan working with existing light, soil and native plants and he has the know-how to solve challenging drainage issues. Carmin Fusco is the heart and soul of Landscape Aesthetics, Inc. but because his clients and reputation are so important to him, one of his top pri- orities is to surround himself with a team that shares his passion and vision. His staff and contractors are people that he trusts and has worked with for years. The team at Landscape Aesthet- ics, Inc. work together to utilize their experience and creativity to create breathtaking landscaping plans for each client. Carmin is personally dedi- cated to overseeing installations of unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship together with a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. Their website at www.landscapeaesthetics.com is filled with before and after pictures and testimonials by satisfied and repeat clients raving about the beautiful oases created at their homes by Landscape Aesthetics, Inc. The transformations created by Landscape Aesthetics, Inc. have the added benefit of substantially increas- ing a home’s value. 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