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Fall Trees and Shrubs

With the growing season coming to a close and winter just around the corner, for many of us fall is a bittersweet time of the year. When shopping for trees & shrubs during the spring, it is difficult to also plan for fall in the garden. Yet once autumn has arrived and your landscape blazes with colorful foliage, you will be glad that you did. When many people think of fall leaf color, Acer Rubrum (Red Maple) or Acer Palmatum come to mind. A number of native shrubs, however, blaze just as brilli...

Fall Fertilizing Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Fall Fertilizing Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Fertilizing twice a year is the preferable practice rather than fertilizing every two to three years. The best time to fertilize is fall, generally in September or October. The next best time would be before growth begins in early spring, usually bet...

Fall Lawn Renovation

Caring for your lawn is a great feeling. You've worked toward this moment, and now the grass under your feet is in your hands. By learning how to care for your lawn, you can see your plans for lush, thick turf and backyard entertaining come true. Bel...

Growing and Harvesting Onions

Many of us think of Onions as a summer vegetable because it's often harvested later in the season. Onions should always be planted in spring because they require a somewhat long growing season. Planting in the fall is not recommended because the temp...

Everthing you need to know about Ladybug's in the Garden

As soon as the weather warms up and summer annuals are filling the tables, we begin to get calls asking if Ladybugs are available.  On Long Island everyone refers to these insects as ladybugs however they're also call Lady beetles and Ladybird beetle...

How to care for Fruit Trees

How to care for Fruit Trees

If you spend enough time in your home and garden to enjoy the harvest, there may be nothing quite as satisfying as plucking a fresh ripe piece of fruit from your own backyard tree. Fruiting trees, such as apple, pear, peach and others, are among the...

Creating Arrangements with Fresh Cut Garden Flowers

Creating Arrangements with Fresh Cut Garden Flowers

Flowers are inherently beautiful. The joy gained from walking past fresh flowers is valuable in and of itself. They don’t feed your belly, like a tomato plant, but they do feed your soul. Fresh cut flowers offer a special beauty that is only availa...

How To Get The Most Joy Out Of The Flowers In Your Garden

Summer provides joy in different ways for all of us. For me, the longer days provide time in the garden and the fruits of my labor are abundant right now. Each year I plant a cutting garden that allows me to take flowers indoors. I get great joy by h...

How to Select and Plant a Tree

Planting a tree may seem like a simple task, but there are many very important steps to follow. Overlooking important elements can lead to disappointing growth and an unhealthy tree. Whether it’s adding shade, increasing privacy, or creating a proper...

Planting herbs & vegetables in an elevated garden

Planting herbs & vegetables in an elevated garden

If you’re looking for an easier way to garden, elevated raised bed gardening may just be your new best friend. With this technique, you can harvest fruits and veggies, flowers and endless bunches of herbs with minimal effort. It’s easy to garden in e...