How To Pick The Perfect Fresh Christmas Tree

Selecting a cut Christmas Tree is a ritual that varies from family to family. We're very fortunate at Decker's Nursery to be able to say, with confidence, that we sell some of the freshest trees on Long Island. Our secret is that we use the same grower every year and have never had to consider making a change. Our grower is located in Quebec, Canada where Balsam and Fraser Fir trees grow in their natural climate, under conducive conditions. Our grower doesn't supply any of the big box stores bec...

Conrad's Tips For Holiday Preparations

After opening the Nursery 8 years ago, I became aware of the responsibility we have to help our customers prepare their homes for Christmas, Hanukkah, and all the festive holidays. I realized that we are a tradition for most and this isn’t a responsi...

Holiday Poinsettia's at Decker's Nursery

Holiday Poinsettia's at Decker's Nursery

Bright and colorful, poinsettias are nearly synonymous with the Christmas season. Conrad shares some helpful information on how to brighten up your home this holiday season with these festive plants.

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 main...

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...