Plants for Water Gardening (video)

Landscape Design, Lawn and Garden

There are many plants available today that enjoy getting their feet wet. Join Alison Caldwell, horticultural buyer at Hicks Nurseries as she walks you through the best plants for wet locations including rain gardens, ponds, tubs and bogs. Click here to watch...

Color in the Landscape

Landscape Design

Colors have properties that can affect emotions, spatial perception, dominance (focal points), light quality and balance. COLOR Most powerful of design elements. Evoke feelings and mood in the landscape/garden story line. Evokes great response. Gives greatest appeal....

Need Help with Landscape Solutions?

Landscape Design

Hicks Nurseries has been helping Long Islanders create great landscapes for more than 160 years. Our commitment to our customers keeps us ever-evolving, exploring the best ways to provide superior services that you don’t find at a big box store. To that end, we have...

How Can I Create Curb Appeal?

Landscape Design

One of the most commonly asked questions of a Landscape Designer is ‘how can I create curb appeal’? My advice is always ‘keep it simple’ – There are three elements   which are easily and inexpensively changed that can dramatically change the curb appeal of...

Design Your Landscape to Attract Birds

Birding, Landscape Design

The best way to attract birds is to do it naturally.  The four main requirements birds have for survival is food, water, nesting and shelter.  Your yard needs to provide these requirements in order to become a complete habitat to attract and retain birds.  By adding...

Trees & Shrubs for the Winter Garden

Landscape Design, Trees and Shrubs

Beautiful gardens do not just appear in spring, summer and fall. Winter can also provide a ton of beauty through texture, color and structure. When choosing plants for winter interest, consider the following: • Branch structure and bark • Flowers (fresh & dried)...