Should I Plant Impatiens This Year?

According to various test gardens and information from Cornell Cooperative Extension, downy mildew continues to be prevalent on Long Island and there is no known cure. As the leading garden center on Long Island, we feel it is our responsibility to help stop the...

What’s Wrong with My Impatiens?

Recently a number of Long Islanders have come to Hicks with questions about their impatiens. They mention that the leaves of the plants are yellowing and the undersides have developed a white, downy-like color. These are classic symptoms of downy mildew, a water mold...