Caring for Poinsettias

Bright and colorful, poinsettias are nearly synonymous with the Christmas season. The familiar red leaves have been joined by even flashier colors and provide a wealth of opportunities for holiday decorating. Poinsettias do require some care and maintenance throughout the holiday season.  However, with a little bit of care these beauties of the season should remain in bloom for many weeks thus brightening your home for the holidays.

Perennial Gardens: Best Options for Full Shade or Intense Sun!

Plants that thrive in full sun like dry conditions Create water-wise gardens by featuring cactus, succulents, yucca and natives such as monarda, echinacea, asters, yarrow, little bluestem, grasses. You can incorporate shrubs that fit the bill for lay...

9 Tips for Landscaping With Native Plants in New York

Native plants are crucial to the overall health of any ecosystem, so supporting and maintaining them on your property is a fantastic idea. But before you can begin transforming your yard into a lush paradise of New York wildflowers, you must be aware...

Every day is a good day to plant trees and shrubs

One of the things I look forward to each year is helping all the customers that are looking for assistance with landscape questions. I feel like it helps me keep my finger on the “pulse of the business” and I’m always enlightened when I hear what man...

Using Spring Annuals

The month of March is a tumultuous time on Long Island. The last few years March has been a reminder of winter and its tenacity. Snow storms that lasted into April strained our patience.