Mum’s The Word

Fall is coming quickly. The leaves are turning but they are not the only plants that like to show off their bold colors in fall. Chrysanthemums, better known as mums are as popular a fall fixture as pumpkins. Long after many flowers have lost their…
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End of Summer Lawn Care

Because COVID-19 has reintroduced the joys of staying home this summer, your lawn has probably endured more activity than usual. It’s common for homeowners to think that because your grass is growing more slowly in fall that it needs less care, but…
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Your Garden and Yard is Good for Your Health

The lengthy COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of upset and anxiety in people’s lives. Social distancing, isolation, disruptions in work and schooling, and financial issues are wearing on us all. Did you know that there’s a well-documented treatment…
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trellis

Grow Vertical: Trellises & Pergolas & Arbors

There’s a period of time toward the end of summer when avid gardeners and homeowners who love their yards begin to mourn prematurely the end of their favorite season – summer. For those of you in this group, here’s a perfect way to continue working…
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Landscaping Inspiration from Public Gardens

It’s a stay at home kind of summer and as such, it’s impossible not to spend more time trying to match our actual surroundings to our dream ones. Now that the Mid-Hudson Valley region is opening up to more activity, there are many public gardens of…
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Poolside landscape

Plants for Poolside Perfection

Can you think of anything that says ‘backyard escape’ more than a pool? But it’s not the pool alone that makes the ultimate outdoor escape; landscaping plays an important role in transforming the space into the retreat you’ve always dreamed of.   Poolside…
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multicolored flowers

What Color is Your Garden?

Color is one of the basic considerations in landscape design. Aside from using color theory to guide choices, the colors in your yard is also a creative expression that gardeners love to explore. Just like your home’s inner décor or the clothes you…
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edible plants with strawberries, asparagus and sprouts

Edible Landscaping

When you look up and down your street what you mostly see are manicured lawns sprinkled with a shade tree and a few flower beds. As homeowners, we take this sight for granted – is there any other kind of landscaping? Using food plants as part of…
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