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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 at Decker's Nursery. Remember it wasn't too long ago that the temperatures were in the 40's. We're continuing to bring in all your favorite plants and we're looking forward to sharing the Mothers' Day Weekend with you.Stop by this weekend and find t...

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?

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.

How To Bring Birds To Your Winter Garden

Gardening is a year round activity and certainly helps to get through the seemingly endless cold winter days. It can be quite pleasant to witness birds enjoying your garden. Like many of us, Birds are in survival mode during the winter months. If we...

Planting Guide

Planting Landscape Trees and Shrubs Think of the tree and/or shrubs you purchased as an investment, or as a new pet.  How well your new nursery plant performs,  depends on the way it is installed,  and how you care for it during the first 2 years....

Conrad's Corner January 18, 2024

During winter months, we spend a lot of time looking for ways to help our customers, and the communities we serve. At a Trade show in Baltimore, we were looking for ways to improve our line of aquatic plants, and pond products. We found some great i...

Pruning Simplified

I had two primary visions when we opened Decker's Nursery. I wanted it to be easier for homeowners and property managers to plant more trees and shrubs; and to provide a resource center for accurate information. It's been my experience that most tre...