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.

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...

How to Take Care of Your Real Christmas Tree

Nothing says Christmas more than picking out a tree! You may have winter houseplants around your home to help with the nostalgia for gardening, but nothing beats the attention and care a real Christmas tree needs. It is sure to bring the holiday chee...