Hot Weather H2O Tips for Plants!
When the thermometer says hot, everyone worries about their plants! Here are a few tips to get them through the
Anemones for Long Island Gardens
Anemone japonica, commonly referred to as Japanese anemones or windflowers, are prized for their beautiful flowers that grace late summer
Crazy about Crocosmia
If some like it hot, then Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is the perfect perennial for the summer garden! Commonly referred to as
Time for JPW in the Garden!
Joe Pye Weed (JPW), aka Eutrochium pupureum, is not a weed at all. Those darn common names can sometimes be
Iris: Divide and Conquer
Grab the digging fork and head out to the garden; it’s time to divide iris. Here’s the quick how, when,
Roses – Dealing with B.S.
It has been another tough summer for roses… Black Spot (B.S.) has reared its ugly head on rose foliage near
Liatris for L.I. Gardens
Liatris spicata (purple) and Liatris spicata ‘Alba’ (white), aka Blazing Star or Gayfeather, are long blooming perennials for the sunny
Enjoying M&Ms…. Monarchs and Milkweeds!
M & M’s… it’s not about candy! M is for Monarch; M is for Milkweed. Monarchs are widely recognized, cherished, and
Joyful Hardy Hibiscus
Once you see hardy hibiscus for the first time, it is hard to imagine how you lived without them in
The Buzz about Beebalm…
Monarda didyma, commonly called Beebalm or Bergamot, is an outstanding perennial for Long Island gardens. As its name suggests, Beebalm