April 11, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 F O CUS on Midland Park Businesses ince he purchased Nelund Minton three years ago, Iain Foster has been enjoying the growth of his upscale salon, while retaining the amenities clients have come to expect. Iain recently welcomed a stylist and a colorist, and Sal Caramana of Franklin Lakes provides discreet assistance to clients who need information about hairpieces and wigs. While some faces are new, former owner and colorist Jim Minton remains on staff. In addition, Iain has added several new services, while continuing to provide the latest in men’s and women’s hair cuts and color, smoothing keratin treatments, hair extensions and waxing. Iain is continuously updating the salon, and is currently adding new sinks and chairs for clients’ comfort. Yet he has retained the salon’s cozy feel that is enhanced by fresh flowers, coffee, tea, and bagels. Located at 208 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, Nelund Minton combines the benefits of expertly-trained staff and a convenient, hometown Owner Iain Foster location. “We keep ourselves educated about the newest trends and techniques,” Iain says. “Our hairdressers regularly attend workshops and trade shows on the latest developments in our field.” Iain honed his hairdressing skills in Amsterdam, where he worked for 15 years. He later worked at salons in Fort Lee and Hackensack before joining Nelund Minton a decade ago. He has made the salon as “green” as possible by using products that are environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Product lines include L’Oreal, Joico and Kevin Murphy; and Goldwell, Tocco, and Schwarzkopf color. Clients are invited to browse Nelund Minton’s line of custom jewelry – and leave looking beautiful and well accessorized. Nelund Minton opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with late hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Ample parking is available. Phone (201) 670-9007. Nelund Minton: The upscale salon next door S all your equipment needs, visit The Sharp Midland Park. This spring selling and Forequipment.powerthe shop is celebrating 50 years ofShop, Inc in servicing power The Sharp Shop: 50 years offering the best deal The Sharp Shop has a wide range of power equipment to suit the home gardener as well as the landscape contractor, and they have a full staff of factory-trained mechanics that can take care of everything from minor repairs to major overhauls. A wide range of parts inventory means Pictured, from left: Nicole, Zachary, Marian, Tim and Rob. (not pictured, Chris) you get your part when you need it. Their knowledgeable staff can assist in picking the right machine for your needs. Whether you’re on a budget or want the best available equipment, The Sharp Shop has what you need. Unlike the highway stores, The Sharp Shop has never charged for assembling, running and testing new equipment. They will show you how to operate and maintain your equipment and demonstrate its use. They register your product for you, and should you need service or warranty repair, it is done on premises by a staff with over 70 years of combined experience. And with constant sales, promotions and rebates, you can save big money, too! Two Dutch immigrants, Derk Stavinga and John Valkema, started The Shap Shop in 1962. The family tradition lives on today. The Sharp Shop’s motto, “We sharpen almost anything” has been around almost as long, and is still true because they really do sharpen almost anything. Next time you need a chainsaw, trimmer, hedge clipper, lawnmower, tractor, leaf blower, snow blower, tractor or any power equipment, give The Sharp Shop a call, or stop by. You’ll be glad you did. The Sharp Shop, located at 251 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, (across from the library), is open Tues-Fri, 8:30-6, and Sat. 8:30-3. Call 201-444-3646 or visit www.sharp-shop.com. ince his teens Scott Meyer has loved the outdoors and beautifying his surroundings. He had his own landscaping business while in high school and knew that he wanted to take that experience to a new level when he graduated from college. So in 1991 he started Fairway Estate Landscaping. “I like building; I like taking something and making it better,” he says, and the landscaping business provided the perfect outlet for his creativity and his love of nature. It was a natural progression, then, to open his own garden center next to what is without a doubt the most beautiful spot in town – the waterfalls adjacent to the historic Brownstone Mill. From now until Christmas the garden center is aglow with the color of the beautiful blooms of the season, mostly Jersey grown. “I try to find an interesting selection of high quality plants from responsible, quality growers,” says Meyer. “Quality plants need time to grow. Quality growers take the time to do it right and do not force plants by overfertilizing,” he explains, noting that plants grown slowly are healthier and better able to withstand disease and insects. “We sell quality,” Meyer says. He adds that he also looks for growers that do not use and/or overuse pesticides, because it is better for the environment. At Fairway Estate Garden Center the staff is dedicated and knowledgeable about plants and how to use them to their best advantage. They can help create a beautiful, interesting S Fairway Estate Garden Center and Fairway Estate Landscaping: where quality counts Standing, from left: Patty Messner, Scott Meyer, Macho Picado and Rob DeFranco. Seated: Megan Joaquin, Midge King and Heidi Meyer. design with plants and encourage clients to bring photos of their home for advice on what would fit best. In addition to Proven Winner premium annuals and Blue Ribbon perennials, the garden center features container gardens and window boxes to create interest in any indoor or outdoor environment. Seasonal wreaths and garden gifts are available. The garden center also carries organic lawn products and mulch, and a propane filling station is on the premises. Fairway Estate Landscaping provides all aspects of landscape services, from property maintenance to complete design, including building, plantings, patios and stone work. The company’s horticultural professionals understand the needs of the plant material living on your property and employ the most culturally-sound maintenance practices to insure the health of your landscape. Their approach reduces the need for chemicals and pesticides, while producing a useful and attractive environment. “We focus on providing quality work, and our properties get better with time and consistently improve their appearance and value,” Meyer says. The Garden Center and Fairway Estate Landscaping’s office are located at the corner of Goffle Road and Paterson Avenue, Midland Park. The Garden Center is open seven days from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 201-4449995. For the landscaping office, call 201447-3910.