Plan Your Landscape Design Project Now

Landscape Design

Winter is here . . . time to plan for Spring! As you sit cozy inside, sheltered from the winter weather, you may want to look past the frost on the window and consider what you have in mind for landscaping when the warm weather comes. The winter months are an...

Curb Appeal Challenges & Solutions

Landscape Design

A proper landscape design is a balance not only of the aesthetic, but also the function of the space. In the case of a front entrance the curb appeal or aesthetic is a main consideration. However, what about the functionality? Is there a place to park? How do you get...

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...