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...
The fourth of July is, in my opinion, one of the best times to take a serious look at the landscape. The roses and hydrangea are blooming, my shrubs are growing and I’m about to have a bunch of barbeques near the pool. Ask yourself a few key questions: Am I happy (or...
Hydrangeas are the perfect summer flowering plant for your garden. The proliferous flowers look great in the garden and when cut, make a great centerpiece for your summer table. The popularity of the plant has led to many questions from customers about what...
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular landscape plants around. 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 for months of...
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 to know why and what you are trying to...
