Can I Grow Crape Myrtle on Long Island?

Trees and Shrubs

There was a time, not too long ago, when we could not grow crape myrtle on Long Island. 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...

What’s Going On with My Hydrangeas!?

Trees and Shrubs

Hydrangea macrophylla, or Big Leaf Hydrangea is arguably the most popular garden Hydrangea on Long Island. In fact it’s rare to come across a yard that doesn’t have at least one. These beautiful summer flowering shrubs are covered with blooms most of July...

Stop and Smell the Roses!

Perennials, Trees and Shrubs

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to add a new rose to your garden. Roses make a thoughtful gift that keeps on blooming, offering beauty and fragrance throughout the season. With so many new, easy-care varieties available, it’s easier than ever to grow roses...

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)...

Plant Spotlight: Beautyberry

Trees and Shrubs

With a name like Beautyberry, it certainly isn’t difficult to surmise what ornamental attribute makes this medium sized, deciduous shrub garden worthy.   Botanically known as Callicarpa, the striking, glossy lilac-purple berries provide tremendous eye candy in late...

Plants for Privacy

Trees and Shrubs

While we are all social creatures by nature, we tend to enjoy our privacy just a little bit more… especially when it comes to our own back yard.  The old saying “good fences make for good neighbors” definitely applies here, but a living screen of beautiful trees...