Five Reasons Fall is a Great Planting Season

Fall is a great time to... When fall rolls round most gardeners begin to wind down their gardening activities to start getting their landscape ready for winter. Time is spent mulching, raking leaves, and cleaning tools before setting them aside til spring.  What…
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Rhododendron

Rhodies & Azaleas

The Enduring Popularity of Rhododendrons and Azaleas There are many good reasons rhododendrons and azaleas have remained two of the most popular home ornamental landscaping plants:  They are varieties that are native to the Hudson Valley. They…
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House with trees

How to Keep Your Large Trees Happy

Like most homeowners, we tend to fret over our shrubs and flower beds, while thinking our trees can take care of themselves. But this is not the case. Trees are living things whose value and benefits only increase over time.In addition to adding beauty…
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purple plants

Gardening to Stop Mosquitoes

Nothing ruins a relaxing day in the backyard more than the buzzing and biting of mosquitoes. Worldwide, there are over 3,500 types of mosquitoes, 200 of which live in the United States. The most common way to keep mosquitoes at bay is to use chemicals…
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forsythia shrub

Welcoming Spring with Fabulous Forsythia

While most modern homeowners believe forsythia is too ubiquitous to plant in their yard, it really is a bright harbinger of spring at a time of year when spring is desperately needed. Among the first flowers to bloom, they provide a joyful bright appearance…
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gardening tools, wheelbarrow and mulch

Landscape Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

Whether you’re an avid gardener, do minimum maintenance doer or hire a professional to care for your landscape, there are some tools that every homeowner should have. Here’s our list of outdoor tools you should have in your garage or shed: Gloves…
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Beautiful Winter Backyard

Yes, the days are growing colder and darker. The shrubs are pruned; the grass was seeded; flower beds are mulched; and garden tools are clean and waiting for the March thaw. Even in the throes of winter weather, there is so much to enjoy and admire…
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potted herbs

Bringing Herbs in for the Winter

Just because it’s getting cooler outside doesn’t mean gardening has to end, especially if you love to grow herbs. Bring your herbs indoors so you can continue to enjoy them through the winter months. Rosemary, lemongrass, ginger and verbena are…
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