When to Plant on Long Island in Spring

Annuals, Perennials, Trees and Shrubs

If you’re wondering when to plant on Long Island, you’re not alone. As temperatures start to warm up in March, many gardeners are eager to get outside and start planting. The good news? You can start planting now, but only certain plants thrive in early spring...

Adding Colorful Plants to Your Garden

Annuals

As the landscape begins to leaf out around us and gets greener by the day, you may be looking to add some colorful plants, (other than green!) to your garden. Nothing adds color quicker, and for more of the season than planting annual flowers. Sizing Things Up If you...

3 Fun Ways to Use a Hanging Basket in Your Garden

Annuals

If you are looking for the simplest way to create a full and fabulous garden, look no further than the fantastic hanging basket. Chock full of healthy, flowering plants, they are available in a myriad of colors and varieties. Choose from begonias to petunias and...

Best Flowering Annuals for Sun and Shade

Annuals

If you’re looking for healthy, well-grown plants for your garden, look no further than Hicks Nurseries. From bloom size to color and vigor, we carefully select the very best flowering annuals that will thrive all summer long. Whether you’re planting a large...

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Annuals, Trees and Shrubs

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th. Here at Hicks Nurseries we have a great selection of flowering plants including roses, hydrangea, hibiscus and more for you to choose for mom. Here are our favorite Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: RosesGive mom the gift of roses! Colorful...

Flowering Annuals for Your Long Island Garden

Annuals

Learn about the many flowering annual varieties, colors, sizes and combinations you can use throughout your garden beds, patio planters and walkways this year. We will discuss the best options for sunny gardens and shady gardens as well as how and when to fertilize....