Pansies are the colorful flowers with “faces.” A cool-weather favorite, pansies are great for both spring and fall gardens! Here’s how to plant pansies as well as keep them growing and blooming. About Pansies Pansies have heart-shaped, overlapping petals and one of the widest ranges of bright, pretty colors and patterns. Good for containers, borders, and as ground cover, they are […]
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Indoor Gardening with Kids
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Jan
Jan
When the outdoor garden is tucked away for the winter — the saplings supported, the grass seed sown and the spring bulbs tucked snugly away in their flower beds — it’s time for indoor gardening fun! Many plants can be successfully grown indoors by children, including the pits and seeds of many grocery items (who […]
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May
May
The Perennial Plant of the Year® (PPOY) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. If you are looking for an excellent perennial for your next landscape […]
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Rediscovering a Classic – A Variety of Hydrangeas
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May
May
Certain plants have the ability to conjure up memories, emotions and feelings of special times and special places. For many the hydrangea’s fairy-tale blue clusters remind us of carefree summer days spent lazing on the Cape, where the showy blooms dress up cottage gardens. We plant hydrangeas in our own beds for the restful feelings […]
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Got Spring Fever? Visit the flower gardens at Keukenhof in Holland!
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Mar
Mar
Have a bad case of Spring fever? Let’s go to Holland! Ok, maybe we all can’t hop on a plane, but we can take a video visit to Keukenhof where you will experience the gorgeous views of blooming Dutch tulips and other flowers for which Holland is famous. Keukenhof is the most famous and largest […]
Here are a few simple (although often unrealized) reasons why fall is the ideal season for planting: Air temperatures are beginning to drop but soil temps remain warm, actually warmer than in the spring. This, coupled with increased rainfall, allows roots to get established quicker. Warm ground is great for encouraging fast root development and […]
The cold weather is is almost here and that means it’s the perfect time for your late season irrigation system check up. Let us make sure everything is in working order and in tip-top shape so you can get the most out of your irrigation system this fall. Call us during or regular business hours […]
Special Talk by Anne Halpin this Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Quogue Library. Call The Library To Reserve Your Seat. (631) 653-4224, Ext. 4 View Larger Map