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Hummingbird Gardens: Plants, Perches, Feeders to Invite Magic in The Air

Hummingbirds are magic in the air! Their amazing speed and ability to hover while sipping nectar and challenge other birds who are too close will make you stop in your tracks just to watch their antics. Their wings beat so fast it is hard to see the figure-eight pattern that allows them to hover. While sightings on Long Island are sparse in April and May, you should start setting up your hummingbird garden in May to be sure there is plenty of nectar and blooms available our friends arrival. The...

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...

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...