Expert Advice

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 environment? Read more to learn more about the best greenhouse plants and when to grow them. Warm Season Vegetables Almost everyone loves a fresh-grown summer tomato. Are the temperatures in your greenhouse between 55 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (F)?...

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.

Grow, Eat, REPEAT!

We love to talk about growing fresh fruits and vegetables, but when it comes time to harvest, conversation quickly changes to eating! As I make my way around Decker's Nursery, I frequently hear customers and staff talking about their favorite ways to...

Conrad's Corner - May 17, 2018

“Into Every Life a Little Rain Must Fall”, what a blessing this is for every gardener that pours their hearts into the landscape and garden. We're very fortunate to have so many great customers that return each year and rely on Decker’s Nursery for a...