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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...
4 tips for spring gardening
Here’s the good news, we’re expecting a cool spring season. Here’s the bad news, it’s going to be a wet spring season. What does this mean for your garden?
Stop by Decker's Nursery to see our beautiful flowers and plants
Looking for more inspiration? Our fabulous Peony collection is in full bloom, ready to delight. Plus, visit our gift display inside the Garden Center for thoughtful ideas to make Mother’s day extra special. All vegetable and herbs are on full display...
A Guide to Feeding Suet Cakes To Your Backyard Wild Birds
The word “suet” refers to a hard type of white fat that’s found near the kidneys of cattle and, to some degree, sheep. People sometimes use suet in cooking (particularly in England) and in soap and candle making. This substance is also used to form n...
Wild Bird Seed: Attracting and Feeding Birds
Wild birds, just like other creatures, need proper food to survive and thrive—and, in New York, you’ll likely see cardinals, finches, woodpeckers, tufted titmouses, and much more. Just like people, each bird species has unique preferences in what the...
How to Choose The Best Wild Bird Supplies For Your Backyard
Birds provide beauty and song in our backyards—and their presence is beneficial for people in many ways: as natural pest control, for pollination of crops, and more. To attract them, create a welcoming environment—and provide special care for them in...
The Importance of Feeding Birds in Fall & Winter
As Autumn is in full swing and winter is on its way we shouldn’t forget our feathered friends. There are several reasons why bird lovers should still be feeding their backyard flock throughout the fall and winter months.