Watch out, poinsettia. Amaryllis is growing its reputation and role as a major player in holiday decorating and gift-giving. Why? The big brown bulb matures into a bold beautiful flower that keeps on giving — unlike the poinsettia that is typically tossed in the trash or compost pile. In this video Conrad Decker will show you how to plant and care for a Amaryllis bulb so you can start you own Amaryllis Plant Holiday Tradition.
Choose fresh-cut, real Christmas trees to bring home the beauty of nature and the unmistakable scent of evergreen this holiday season. Decker's Nursery offers a large selection of fresh cut Christmas Trees, wreaths, garland & roping to decorate your...
Conrad Decker of Decker's Nursery has found some unique gifts for the home and garden. Remarkable designs by independent makers, with a positive impact on people and our environment. Check it out!
People often wonder why are their evergreen leaves are turning yellow. In healthy plants these leaves are the ones from the inner part of the plant. As these leaves become more shaded and less photosynthetically efficient they begin to be shed from...
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 autu...
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...
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...
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...
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...
