When Do I Prune My Hydrangea?

Trees and Shrubs

Hydrangeas are the perfect summer flowering plant. They are available in a variety of shapes and colors, have attractive foliage and are useful in a wide range of garden sites. But the question we hear most from customers about hydrangea is “When should I prune?” Let...

Screening Plants for Your Long Island Backyard

Trees and Shrubs

Enjoying time with my family and in the privacy of my own backyard is something I cherish. If you’re like us, we spend the summer out back sitting on the deck chatting, afternoons swimming in the pool, mornings gardening and lots of time bbq-ing with friends. Long...

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: Roses Give mom the gift of roses! Colorful...

4 Trees to Plant for Arbor Day

Trees and Shrubs

National Arbor Day is a day to celebrate the importance of trees. Trees provide us with an abundance of benefits from keeping your house cooler in the summer to providing a habitat for animals and wood for homes and furniture. They are also beautiful to look at and...

Growing Fruit, Easy as Pie!

Trees and Shrubs

Growing your own fruit trees and berry bushes is a rewarding experience for the entire family. Fresh from the garden produce is great for use in pies, smoothies, salads and so much more. Learn below how growing fruit is as easy as pie!  The Basic Elements: Sun: 6-8...

Unique Shrubs to Attract Butterflies

Trees and Shrubs

Create a warm and inviting space for butterflies to flutter throughout your Long Island garden this summer by incorporating their favorite plants into your design. There are many different types of shrubs, perennials and annuals that attract butterflies. Here are five...