Expert Advice

Choose the Best Pottery: The Different Types of Clay in Pottery

Deciding on the type of clay you're going to use depends on what you seek to do with the pottery you make. It can be difficult to decide on a clay, though, especially because there are a lot of different factors that determine the end results. It's important that you know what kind of materials you're working with if you're going to spend time on a project. We've created a basic guide to the different types of clay that you're likely to use in any entry-level project. A Guide to Different Types...

Plant It All In The Fall

One of the more common questions we get at this time of year is “Can we plant now?” “Isn’t it too late?” The perception seems to be that all planting has to occur in spring. This is why we’re prefacing our Fall Promotions with “Plant It All in the Fa...

The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Flowers

Did you know there are over 400,000 types of flowers in the world? Unfortunately, you can't grow every species of flower in your garden. Not only because there isn't enough space in your garden. But also due to the particular blooming season of each...

A Couple Quick Tips For Screening Trees In Your Landscape

Screening trees become very popular in the Fall. I assume it’s because homeowners have been spending a lot of time outdoors and noticed areas where screening can be beneficial. As the saying goes, “good fences, make for good neighbors”. Some of the m...

8 Tips for Putting Together a Visually Appealing Flower Garden

When it comes to gardening, there are too many benefits to count--at least while holding a spade in one hand! Gardening can improve emotional balance, help with memory and cognition--and it can make your outdoor space look incredible.

Which Plants Are Best Grown In a Greenhouse?

New York has one of the largest numbers of greenhouses in the U.S. at about 400. Greenhouses offer a more controlled environment than a regular outdoor garden. Do you have a greenhouse? Are you wondering what types of plants grow best in a greenhouse...

10 Pro Tips for Growing Your Own Vegetables

Growing your own garden is all the rage right now! The statistics show that as much as 42 million households in the United States are now growing their own vegetable garden. There are many reasons to grow your own vegetable garden but the biggest one...

Conrad's Corner - July 5th, 2018

This is the time of year when remedies and maintenance are most needed. Pests, diseases and varmint do a lot of damage. Currently, the most active concern is the Red Lily Leaf Beetle. If you have Asiatic Lilies, and Daylilies, you probably noticed so...

10 Plants that are Perfect for Gardening with Preschoolers

A green thumb can be a great thing to develop early on with your children. Kids love to play around in the dirt, and if you can provoke an interest in gardening with them early, you could be creating a lifelong passion.