Choosing A Flowering Tree

A flowering tree can bring beauty and diversity into your yard. Planted next to your doorway, along the driveway, next to your patio or even in a large pot on your deck, it will provide delicacy, a habitat for birds, and foliage throughout the year. Best…
red mulberry branch

New Trends in Eco-Friendly Yards

Keeping your yard green at the same time you’re trying to be green can be a challenge. Most homeowners want to have the perfect yard filled with shrubs and trees arranged in an aesthetically pleasing array. Unfortunately, many of the tenets of home…
Shrub and pebble-lined path behind house

March is the Time to Plan Your Landscaping

The best way to pass this last leg of winter is begin planning for the spring and summer outdoor living that lies ahead. We know there is snow and ice outside, but the geese are starting to fly north again and soon we move our clocks ahead. So now is…

Early Spring Gardening Checklist

Hurray for May! Spring is here at last. For those of us who love to dig in and get our hands dirty, there’s much to be done. Even though the weather is still a bit unpredictable, here’s an early spring checklist to help you organize. Lawn Care Spring…

Planting & Caring for Evergreen Trees

Evergreen trees are great for property barriers and screening. Most of the evergreen trees in our nursery are grown in our own fields and have shown to be capable of surviving the winter months. Learn how to plant and care for your trees. …

Brilliant Outdoor Lighting

As the days grow shorter, outdoor lighting that adds not only beauty but a safe path to your door is essential. This is true whether we’re talking about your home or business. The goal of outdoor lighting is for welcoming, safety. And, when the seasons…

How to Winterize Your Landscaping

Whether you live in the Hudson Valley year round or have a weekend place that gets closed up until spring returns, there are tasks you can accomplish in autumn to ensure your lawn and landscaping gets off to a great start once the warm, sunny weather…
evergreen tree branch

An Evergreen Winter

In our northern climate, evergreens play such an important role in our home landscapes. As the leaves turn yellow and orange and drop from our deciduous trees, integrating evergreens into our yards help keep the winter from turning quite as bleak. If…