March is an exciting time in the northeast, as we begin to transition out of winter and anticipate the spring ahead. We’ll surely have some pockets of nice weather, and there’s no need to be concerned with the possibility of snow or cold temperatures. The following Spring Annuals and Early Bloomers have been dealing with these conditions for a lot longer than we have.
Perhaps the hardest working creature in nature is the bee. With 416 species in our area, they provide a necessary function for any healthy garden. The choices you make now, in the early spring, will determine how beautiful your landscape creations b...
During our holiday preparations in December we had a little taste of winter with some night time temperatures dropping below freezing. As the new year emerged, we were greeted with an arctic blast that swept across a number of northeastern states and...
Some well-placed greenery in your home can not only brighten a space but also purify the air. Given that people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, air quality matters. Especially during the winter months when the doors and windows are all butt...
Spider plants are an ideal choice for beginners. It’s easy to care for, tolerates average indoor room conditions, and is easy to propagate. They look best in hanging baskets or on tall plant stands to show off their trailing foliage.
Also known as a Madagascar Dragon Tree, this plant is a bold accent if you have the space. This dracaena starts out as a thick tuft of spiky leaves. As it grows, the lower leaves naturally fall off, leaving a cluster of dramatic, spear-spiky leaves...
The Areca palm is one of the most popular palms for indoor growing. Grown indoors it is a medium sized exotic looking plant that usually reaches a height of 6-8 feet. If grown outside it can reach 20-25 feet tall.
Draceana warneckii, like other Draceanas, are hardy, slow-growing houseplants that thrive on neglect. They are easy to care for and a bold, attractive specimen to any home or office.
Parlor palm, also known as a Neanthebella palm, is a popular houseplant and easy to care for. Although the palm family is large, only a few make good houseplants. The parlor palm is one of those few, adapting beautifully to average indoor condition...
Of all the houseplants you can bring home the Peace Lily is probably the easiest, in fact it tolerates average indoor conditions better than many other houseplants.
There are several varieties of pothos that make great houseplants and are easy to care for. ‘Golden’, ‘Marble Queen’, and ‘Neon’ are a few of the varieties that can add beauty to your home.
