Hot Weather H2O Tips for Plants!
When the thermometer says hot, everyone worries about their plants! Here are a few tips to get them through the heat! 1) Check hanging baskets and planters for water daily. Water thoroughly! 2) Make sure…
Summer
Anemones for Long Island Gardens
Anemone japonica, commonly referred to as Japanese anemones or windflowers, are prized for their beautiful flowers that grace late summer and fall gardens and landscapes. Strong stems hold delicate flowers in shades of pink and…
Crazy about Crocosmia
If some like it hot, then Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is the perfect perennial for the summer garden! Commonly referred to as Montbretia, this clump forming member of the iris family is hardy in zone 6-9 (we…
Time for JPW in the Garden!
Joe Pye Weed (JPW), aka Eutrochium pupureum, is not a weed at all. Those darn common names can sometimes be so cruel! You may still refer to JPW by its former Latin name – Eupatorium,…
Iris: Divide and Conquer
Grab the digging fork and head out to the garden; it’s time to divide iris. Here’s the quick how, when, and why. How do you divide iris? Use a digging fork to lift the rhizomes…
Roses – Dealing with B.S.
It has been another tough summer for roses… Black Spot (B.S.) has reared its ugly head on rose foliage near and far. The truth be told, black spot started earlier in the season. Let’s step…
Liatris for L.I. Gardens
Liatris spicata (purple) and Liatris spicata ‘Alba’ (white), aka Blazing Star or Gayfeather, are long blooming perennials for the sunny garden or landscape. Hardy in zones 3-9 (we are considered zone 7b, 7a on Long…
Enjoying M&Ms…. Monarchs and Milkweeds!
M & M’s… it’s not about candy! M is for Monarch; M is for Milkweed. Monarchs are widely recognized, cherished, and endangered, and we can play a part in protecting them. Did you know that…
The Buzz about Beebalm…
Monarda didyma, commonly called Beebalm or Bergamot, is an outstanding perennial for Long Island gardens. As its name suggests, Beebalm graciously invites friendly bees wherever it is planted. You can also expect unannounced visits from…
Hydrangeas for Long Island Gardens
Hydrangeas are a genus of over 75 species and 600 named cultivars that are native to a wide range of regions and countries, including Japan, Asia, Indonesia, Himalayan mountains, and the Americas. While hydrangeas can…