Planting Tips

Beech leaf disease a recently discovered disease affecting Beech trees is widespread throughout Westchester and Suffolk counties. Beech leaf disease can kill beech trees of all ages in 2 to. . .
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Plants and trees are major assets in any yard or environment. Therefore, proper plant and tree health care is vital to keeping landscapes healthy and sustainable.  Plant Health Care involves. . .
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There are several trees in our area including Sugar Maples and Scarlet Oaks that don’t disappoint when the landscape lights up with dazzling colors each fall. As we admire these. . .
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It is time to prepare your landscape for a long winter’s nap.  Due to cooler temperatures you can now reduce watering needs for your property. However, if you have planted. . .
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Fall is an important time to prepare your grass for dormancy in the winter, and your soil for the early growth of spring. September is the month to get your. . .
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Living on Long Island means we live with the possibility of hurricanes. There is no way to completely protect your landscape from storms. However, there are some things you can. . .
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  We have all been staying at home more often than we’ve wanted and many of us unfortunately are having stay-cations this year to stay safe.More than likely you’ve examined. . .
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Our recent stay-at-home orders have given many of us spare time to think about what our properties potential is.  It’s not a surprise that many of us have taken up. . .
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Magic Bean Stalk Materials: Glass mason jar, cotton balls, and dried beans (broad beans, kidney beans, and lima beans all work)  Instructions Grab a large handful of cotton balls and. . .
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How to make cookie cutter gelatin bird feeders: To make the birdfeeders, plan on a packet of gelatin (powder) to a cup of bird seed. So if you’re making two. . .
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This is the time of year when we yearn for spring and the promise of a new gardening season! There are still a number of tasks on our Long Island. . .
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Fall (September, October, November) If you fertilize only once a year, a single application early September is the best time. Most home lawns with modest expectations do just fine with a. . .
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Perennial flowers, unlike annual flowers, are best planted in the spring or the fall. When selecting perennials, be sure to consider your planting zone and whether your garden is shady or sunny. Also think about. . .
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Do you have a green thumb? How about planting a vegetable garden? There’s nothing like a bite of a just-picked carrot or the sweetness of a juicy tomato. And the. . .
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Why should I know the type & pH? Do you know what type of soil you have?  Perform a soil analysis.  Take a handful of slightly moist soil and close. . .
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GET READY FOR SPRING We have much work to begin to get prepared for.  Spring will be here before we know it.  These are a few things that will need. . .
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Did you know that grass can only absorb fertilizer when it is actively growing? That’s why the timing of fertilizer treatments is important. The best time to fertilize your lawn. . .
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Last year the Suffolk County was declared an “oak wilt protective zone” by the state. That means that the removal from Suffolk of any portion of any oak is generally prohibited. . .
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How would you like a garden that’s easy to install, looks good year-round, requires little maintenance, and helps prevent water pollution? Consider a rain garden. Rain gardens are different from. . .
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The Southern Pine Beetle is a bark beetle that infests pine trees. The beetle is the size of a grain of rice and red brown in color. They are generally. . .
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Break out the bug repellent, pull up your socks and think before hiking and playing this summer.  The snow insulated winter and the spring rains have brought an onslaught of pests on. . .
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Plant some Spring flowering bulbs in your yard! Spring bulbs are some of the most rewarding plants you can grow. Spring flowering bulbs can be planted anytime in the fall after. . .
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All trees will need pruning from time to time.  Regular tree pruning is part of landscape maintenance.  Be sure to consider safety issues, as well as tree health.  Will your. . .
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Anti-Dessicant spray coating for trees protects trees in winter.  Don’t forget to give your trees a winter coat this season. During the winter the ground is frozen and the roots. . .
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All wildlife is a vital part of the South fork of Long Island’s eco-system and a nice reminder that the East End is one of the last places on Long. . .
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Fall Fertilization – Mulching A good fertilization program helps maintain the vigor and health of trees and shrubs at a landscape site.  Satisfactory plant growth depends as much on proper. . .
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Do you have Leyland Cypress that are brown and dying out?  Well you are not alone, we have received numerous this season and can help you! A popular plant of. . .
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Landscape Turf: Due to the high temperatures and humidity lawns are under stress and subsequently may be susceptible to disease pressure.  In addition earlier season treatments are broken down because. . .
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Drought Conditions: Hot temperatures and dry weather conditions are causing some concerns on properties. We you see wilting Hydrangeas and dry brown lawns so during this kind of weather we would like to urge. . .
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This has been the most common inquiry this season. In 2011 the first cases of Boxwood Blight were confirmed in the Hamptons.  With Boxwoods being a signature plant of the. . .
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