As winter’s chill embraces Long Island, your garden becomes a vital haven for local bird species seeking nourishment and warmth. February may seem like a quite month for gardening, but it’s the perfect time to…
It’s not unusual after a tricky winter with erratic temperature fluctuations and windy conditions to see browning (desiccation) on the leaves of landscape evergreens. The most affected broadleaved evergreens are also commonly used landscape plants…
Hellebores have earned their reputation as favorite plants of gardeners ‘in the know’. Evergreen foliage, showy flowers when literally nothing else is in bloom, and drought resistant once established in the landscape are just a…
Can you imagine Christmas without Poinsettias? For many, their annual appearance marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. And it’s no surprise; Poinsettias are hands down the most popular holiday plants. Reds, pinks, whites, yellows,…
Joy to the world, you found the perfect cut Christmas tree for your home! This once-a-year tradition is enjoyed by millions of people around the world each December. Here are the simple ABC’s of…
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! The intoxicating aroma of a fresh cut tree adds so much joy of the Holidays. And it’s finally time to bring the joy home. If you…
It is anyone’s guess what this past winter’s weather will mean for your trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawn come spring. Often, winter damage that occurs on trees and shrubs, notably evergreens, goes “unnoticed” during winter,…