Christmas Trees are arriving at Decker's Nursery
Christmas Trees are arriving at Decker's Nursery for the 2020 holiday season.
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Hummingbird Gardens: Plants, Perches, Feeders to Invite Magic in The Air
Hummingbirds are magic in the air! Their amazing speed and ability to hover while sipping nectar and challenge other birds who are too close will make you stop in your tracks just to watch their antics. Their wings beat so fast it is hard to see the...
Rose Gardens: Care, Trimming & Fertilizing
Follow along with Conrad as he shares some helpful hints on caring for your rose gardens!
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 Long Island Native Plants and Flowers to Grow in Your Garden This Year
According to recent statistics, 77% of American households have a garden that they tend to regularly. This means that if you're like most people, you probably enjoy gardening, too!
Brown Thumb, Be Gone: The Only Gardening Tools List You'll Ever Need
Have you ever tried to start a garden and wound up staring at a bed full of dead plants? Don’t worry, you aren’t cursed, and it is possible to cure your brown thumb. You just might be using the wrong tools.
7 Reasons to Plant Native Plants in Your Long Island Garden This Year
Did you know that over 77% of American households are gardening? Outdoor gardens can improve your family's health and happiness. They will make your home look more beautiful and even help you burn calories and lower your stress levels.
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.
7 Outdoor Christmas Decorations Ideas in Your Front Garden
Christmas is not a time for holding back. Indeed, one study found that the average person in the US will fork out $633 on their festivities this year. That's a considerable sum! Where does the money go?! Gifts, food, travel ... and decorations. In fa...