Cross River Design

04/21/2026

🐝So many amazing bee facts in documentary. These little pollinators really keep our ecosystem buzzing!
To read about some local efforts to support the bees🐝
Click the links below...
Using New Jersey Native Plants to Sustain Pollinators and Songbirds
https://tinyurl.com/bddhwemr
A Native New Jersey Plant Mini-Habitat for Pollinators, Butterflies and Songbirds
https://tinyurl.com/3abunnez

Wild Ridge Plants specializes in native New Jersey native plants that provide sustenance to insects, pollinators, and songbirds.

03/31/2026

In 2026, winter didn’t just leave quietly—it left its mark.

Those bronzed, brittle edges on boxwoods, arborvitae and any of the misc. broadleaf evergreen shrubs in your landscape . That’s winter burn—a result of wind, sun, and dehydration, not necessarily plant death.

And here’s the mistake we see too often:
Rushing to rip everything out.

In many cases, the plant is still very much alive beneath the damage.

At Cross River Design, our approach is disciplined and precise:
• We wait for the spring flush to reveal what’s truly viable
• We selectively prune to restore structure and density
• We reshape—not replace—whenever possible

The result? Healthier plants, preserved maturity, and a landscape that recovers faster—and more beautifully—than starting over.

Winter damage doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch.
It’s an opportunity to refine, correct, and elevate the landscape.

If your property is showing signs of winter burn, now is the time to act—strategically.
Visit our maintenance services page: https://tinyurl.com/yt9vnmd3

01/27/2026

Winter strips the landscape down to its essentials.
What’s left behind often goes unnoticed—but look closer.

Sweetgum seed pods, frozen in time, reveal a different kind of beauty: raw, sculptural, and dramatic in the stillness of the season.

Just because it’s subtle doesn’t mean it isn’t powerful.

At Cross River Design, we design landscapes that speak in every season—even in the quiet ones...
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01/24/2026

We're excited to dive into our latest project in Bucks County, PA! Overlooking the Delaware River, the PA side’s dramatic elevation drops create a breathtaking contrast to NJ’s lower shoreline. We’re thrilled to design with these epic views in mind. Stay tuned!
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12/22/2025

The holiday season is here and we'd like to express our sincere gratitude for your support. Your trust in us really keeps us rooted and we couldn’t have blossomed without clients like you. Thank you for letting us be part of your landscape.
Wishing you a happy holiday season and fabulous new year!

*Please note our office will be closed Wednesday, December 24th until we return on Monday, January 5th, 2026.

12/15/2025

🎄 On the road to spreading holiday cheer!
This stunning evergreen was loaded up yesterday by our one and only Steve Dandeo, and delivered to the historic Prallsville Mills in Stockton yesterday morning, just in time for the Tree Lighting celebration.
We are honored to help keep this cherished community tradition alive—delivering the perfect tree to light up the season for everyone to enjoy.
Bundle up and check out the decorated tree in all its glory on the front lawn of the Prallsville Mills along the Delaware River in Stockton.

12/03/2025

Minimal with maximum impact

11/08/2025

A perfect spiral of every color autumn owns, laid out like a gift on the grass

11/07/2025

Summit, NJ. These legends are slinging 7-inch-caliper sugar maples like it’s nothing.
Each root ball?
A cool 1,000 lbs on every corner.
Truck’s still half-full, boys—keep the train rolling! 💪🌳”
For more info on tree services click here: https://bit.ly/4o5NEEA

10/09/2025

Nearing completion on our new backyard pool space in Clinton, NJ! We’ve finished the retaining walls and laid paving to transition existing patio to new pool surround. Next up: adding carefully selected plantings to complete the look.
A nod to for their expert fiberglass pool installation that set this project in motion. Visit www.cirruspools.com to learn more...
Thinking about a backyard pool space to elevate your summer living? Reach out to Cross River Design at (908)752-9644 and get the conversation started!