M & M’s… it’s not about candy! M is for Monarch; M is for Milkweed. Monarchs

Once you see hardy hibiscus for the first time, it is hard to imagine how

Monarda didyma, commonly called Beebalm or Bergamot, is an outstanding perennial for Long Island gardens.

Hydrangeas are a genus of over 75 species and 600 named cultivars that are native

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive insect from Asia, has been ‘spotted’ all over Long Island.

Everyone loves pizza… ok, just about everyone! And you can grow most of the ingredients

Dahlias, native to Mexico, have delighted gardeners for centuries. The Aztec Indians grew dahlias as

Roses, roses, and more roses…. Imagine sprays and drifts of beautiful shrub roses blooming in

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo – it’s the perfect time to plant that salsa garden that

Are you all ears?  Elephant ears, wildly popular with gardeners of all ages, make great

It’s time to add colorful flowering shrubs to the spring landscape. Everyone’s favorites - rhododendrons,

Drifts of yellow in the landscape in April can only mean one thing – spring

It’s the Christmas holiday season, and for many it is the most wonderful time of

It’s still too early to throw in the trowel in the fall garden or landscape.

Montauk daisy, formally known as Nipponanthemum nipponicum, is a great perennial for Long Island gardens.

Cooler days and nights…. it’s time to plant the fall vegetable garden! Seriously, late summer is

If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the garden during the day! You

The end of June spells h-e-a-t in the garden. Think ahead and plan wisely; it could

Popular & versatile, herbs have countless culinary uses – fresh or dried – and offer

Easy to grow and easy to enjoy, daylilies should be on everyone’s list of Top

Angelonia, sometimes called summer snapdragon, wows with pretty spikes of purple, pink, mauve, blue, white,

Luscious lantana, a tough, versatile annual flowering plant, dazzles in the summer and fall garden.

It’s time to give in to tropical temptations! Palms, Hibiscus, Mandevilla, Dipladenia, and Elephant Ears

Finally, it’s time to buy tomatoes plants for the garden. Whether you’re a first-timer or

Are you looking to screen an unpleasant view, buffer wind or unwanted noise, or just

Are you looking to add some intoxicating fragrance and color to your spring garden? If

Cilantro (aka coriander) is the mainstay herb in Mexican cooking. And let’s not forget that

There are so many reasons to add Phlox subulata (aka moss pink or moss phlox)

Lawn weeds are growing like crazy; it has been a banner spring for bittercress, chickweed,

Intoxicating fragrance and amazing flowers, peonies are the crown jewels in the late spring garden.

Ready to dive into your outside garden chores? Before you do, think about those muscles that

African daisy, aka Osteospermum, is a popular spring blooming annual. Prized for its beautiful and

The wait is over…according to the calendar, spring has finally arrived! So, if you’ve been

As winter’s chill embraces Long Island, your garden becomes a vital haven for local bird

It’s all about the leaves (aka foliage) when you grow Calathea! Prized for its fabulous

Fittonia argryoneura, commonly called Mosaic Plant, Nerve Plant or Fittonia, is an interesting, low-growing houseplant.

Think cool, think cyclamen! Cyclamen or Florist’s Cyclamen, formally known as Cyclamen persicum, provides long

Indoor plants feeling the effects of the winter blues? Houseplants can respond to shorter, cooler

African Violet continues to be one of the most recognizable houseplants in the world. Thanks

Looking for an easy to grow and easy to enjoy houseplant? Peperomias, native to tropical

Are you looking to create some new magic this Halloween? We have just the trick…a

Ornamental cabbage and kale are perfect companion plants – perfect with each other, as well

What would a spring landscape be without daffodils?  There are so many reasons to plant

It’s as easy as ABC - you plant in fall to enjoy in spring! Daffodils, tulips,

It’s still too early to lock up the rakes, shovels, and trowels until spring. The

There’s no mistaking it…. Fall is in the air. If the cooler weather has restored

How would you sum up the weather for the past few months? Hot, humid, and

As summer begins its annual transition to fall, here are a few chores that may

Many Long Island lawns are struggling, and we can blame much of it on the

You know the saying – leaves of three, let it be! Poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans,

The old saying, "don't harvest the corn 'til the water's boiling," may be familiar sounding.

Seems like just last week it was planting time in the vegetable garden and anticipating

Basil is one of the most popular herbs grown in American gardens. A member of

You can call them funkia, plantain lily, or hosta; but the common name and Latin

Watering: Container gardens demand regular attention, especially during periods of hot weather when planters need to

Container plantings offer endless opportunities! Each year, breeders introduce new plants for gardeners to drool

What is mulch? Mulch is a layer of material that is spread on top of the

Nutritious and delicious, gardeners agree that tomatoes are ‘must haves’ in the vegetable garden. - Select

When it comes to container selection, the sky is truly the limit. With so many

Nutritious and delicious, gardeners love to plant peppers in the garden or planters. Here are

It’s spring! Cherries and magnolias are flowering, and tulips and daffodils are blooming. And right on

It’s not unusual after a tricky winter with erratic temperature fluctuations and windy conditions to

Just before many spring-flowering plants put forth their long-awaited display of color… Camellia japonica beats

  No one ever calls this beautiful flower by its common name – Persian Buttercup. We’d

  Quick true or false:  All Pansies are Violas, but not all Violas are Pansies. Answer at

Looking for something a little out-of-the-ordinary for indoor plant enjoyment? Aphelandra squarrosa, commonly known as

Hellebores have earned their reputation as favorite plants of gardeners ‘in the know’.  Evergreen foliage,

Anthuriums grow in tropical areas around the world, with many being native to tropical rain

Can you imagine Christmas without Poinsettias? For many, their annual appearance marks the beginning of

Joy to the world, you found the perfect cut Christmas tree for your home! This

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! The intoxicating aroma of a fresh

Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) are finding their way into homes. This reoccurring pest makes

It’s easy to fall in love with fall blooming asters! Prized for their colorful flowers

It has been a tough dry, summer for Long Island lawns. No thanks to Mother

Showing off their amazing blooms in late summer gardens on Long Island – Hydrangea paniculata

Echinacea, adored for their beautiful flowers, are native to our North American plains and prairies.

Hydrangea - it’s the All-American summer flowering shrub for Long Island gardens! So, if you’ve

Do you want to be a water-wise gardener? Are you looking for effective ways to

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for gardeners! The safe planting date of

Warm weather one day, cold the next! It has certainly been a roller coaster ride

Ahh, spring! The air is warm, the sun is shining, and your lawn doesn’t look

Healthy soil is like black gold to gardeners. Some gardeners will spend years building and

R is for Roses. As rose growth begins after a long winter’s rest, it’s time to

"A well-chosen, good quality garden tool can be a pleasure to use for years to

It is anyone’s guess what this past winter’s weather will mean for your trees, shrubs,

First Time for Seed Starters! Are you a novice or first-time veggie gardener? If you’re looking