Fall Fertilizing & Lawn Care

Most lawn experts agree; if you fertilize your lawn only once a year, do it in the fall. Grass grows much slower as the weather turns cool, but the grass roots continue to grow quickly. A fall application of fertilizer delivers essential nutrients for the grass to grow deeper roots now and to Most lawn experts agree: if you fertilize your lawn only once a year, fall is the time to do it. As cooler weather slows top growth, grass roots continue to grow vigorously underground. Applying fertilizer...

Labor Day Sale!

LABOR DAY SALE 2025 August 27 - September 3 Summer Color is ON SALE - Through Labor Day!!! Perennial Flowers - Buy 4 -Get 5th one FREE! (equal or lesser value) Summer Annuals - 5 for $25 (4 & 5" size only) - We need some nice homes to finish the seas...

9 Tips for Landscaping With Native Plants in New York

Native plants are crucial to the overall health of any ecosystem, so supporting and maintaining them on your property is a fantastic idea. But before you can begin transforming your yard into a lush paradise of New York wildflowers, you must be aware...

How To Care for Easter and Passover plants you receive as a gift

We’re expecting a lot of questions following the holiday weekend from customers that want to know how to maintain the holiday plants that they received for Easter and Passover.  In an effort to stick with our mission of being your garden resource cen...

Alternative Designs for Screening with Trees

Watch our video Decker's Nursery for an exciting event focused on creative ways to use trees for screening in your outdoor space. Most homeowners think they need a hedge when they think of screening with trees. Hedges do provide a natural way to cre...

Spring Lawn Care 2025 Video

Lawn Facts Lawn does not belong in our landscapes. If you want a nice lawn on Long Island, it requires significant maintenance to keep it in good health. Lack of maintenance for turf results in decline, and weeds will outcompete the desirable turf gr...

Spring Annuals

The month of March on Long Island has been a mix of chilly and mild days. Temperatures have ranged from the low 30s°F to the upper 60s°F, with occasional rain and even a few snowy days earlier in the month. This is a tumultuous time on Long Island. T...