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 temperatures decline and they perform better when planted at least 2 to 3 months prior to the first frost. Onions prefer to be planted when it's cool, and warm when they mature.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tomatoes can be challenging to grow in containers, but they continue to rate among the most popular summer vegetables. A great benefit to growing tomatoes in containers is portability; you can move the containers to take advantage of the best growing...
Lushly planted containers bring the joy of gardening to the smallest of urban spaces. In larger landscapes, they help carry the garden through high summer, when the general show is dulled by the heat. They also have an important design role, in annou...
Bird lovers are always looking for more ways to layer in plants that will attract, feed, and shelter our avian friends. The first thing you want to do is survey your yard to assess its bird-friendliness. Keep in mind that grasses that grow along a fe...
Container Gardening adds impact to your entry, driveway and patio. Whether an urn, terra cotta or glazed pot, stone trough, window box or hanging basket, planters maximize your garden space without the digging! Decker’s Nursery offers an amazing sele...
