Providing your plants with the proper foundation on which to grow is the first step to enjoying those plants for many years to come. Follow these easy steps for successful tree and shrub planting every time. Before You Plant Prior to purchasing plants, assess the...
What is Pruning? Pruning is the practice of selectively removing plant parts (branches, buds, spent flowers, etc.) to manipulate the plant for landscape purposes Why Prune? More important than knowing when or how to prune is understanding what you are trying to...
Hydrangeas are one of the most recognizable summer flowering plants on Long Island. They are known, grown and loved worldwide and continue to gain popularity every year. While one species may be more popular than another, they all bring ornamental value to the garden...
If you are looking for plants that bloom throughout the summer in a sunny location, crape myrtle, roses and butterfly bush are the plants for you. Crape Myrtle There was a time, not too long ago, when we could not grow crape myrtle on Long Island. The plants were not...
Although crape myrtle may remind you of vacations in the South, there are many varieties that will flourish right here in your Long Island garden. Plant in full sun and then sit back and enjoy the beauty of the bark, foliage and flowers. Here are a few of our...
Years ago, Crape Myrtle trees could only be enjoyed by our neighbors in the south. They were not hardy enough to live through our cold winter months and instead thrived only in warmer climates like North Carolina. Luckily many of those southern varieties have been...
