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June 29, 2023

Planting for Shade

Shade gardening in the Hudson Valley can be just as vibrant as sunny landscapes when you choose the right plants. Got shade? Join Maureen Drury, Adams Middletown Houseplant and Nursery Manager, in her garden as she shows you some great shade garden options you can find right in our nurseries. There are even a few […]
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DIY Pollinator Projects
May 31, 2023

DIY Pollinator Projects

June is pollinator month! What’s the buzZzZ about pollinators? Without them, humans, and all of Earth’s land ecosystems, could not survive. Our pollinators are under threat due to habitat loss, invasive species and pesticide use, but you can help! Join Rebecca Curtis, Poughkeepsie Nursery, as she reveals some simple ways you can help our pollinators […]
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May 24, 2023

Fertilizing Big Leaf Hydrangeas

Springtime is the time to fertilize your hydrangea plants. Because they are somewhat needy plants, Maureen Drury, Adams Town of Wallkill Houseplant and Nursery Manager, recommends using several types of fertilizer to give your hydrangeas the nutrients they need to flourish. Once you have fertilized your plants in the spring, you can then add in […]
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May 24, 2023

Pruning Big Leaf Hydrangeas

It’s pruning time! Maureen Drury, Adams Town of Wallkill Houseplant and Nursery Manager, is back in her garden to show you how to properly prune your hydrangeas. Follow these simple tips and your flowers will be looking beautiful in no time!
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Lady Bug on Flower
May 1, 2023

Beneficial Insects for Pest Control

Ladybugs and praying mantis are some of the best natural predators for garden pests. Ladybugs eat aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and other small pests. Praying mantises eat insects like caterpillars, grasshoppers and crickets. Both ladybugs and praying mantises are beneficial to have in your garden because they help to keep the pest population under control. […]
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Pruning Hydrangea
April 17, 2023

Pruning Hydrangeas in the Spring

Early spring is the ideal time to prune many hydrangeas in the Hudson Valley, before new growth gets too far along. The weather is just starting to warm up, but it’s important to get out there and do some pruning before your hydrangeas get too far along. Pruning them now will lead to even more […]
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Green Leaf Background
April 11, 2023

Adams Two-Year Green Guarantee

We guarantee to furnish top quality nursery stock, true to name. Any trees, shrubs or evergreens the fail to survive two years will be replaced once at full purchase price or store credit for the full purchase price, provided they have received reasonable care. Nursery stock that has been sold by us and planted by […]
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Gardening
April 6, 2023

Hardiness Zones Explained

What is a planting zone? A planting zone, or hardiness zone, is a categorization that the USDA uses to divide sections of the country based on weather pattern date. Plant types have their own hardiness zones, often listed on the products sold. Planting zones are a guideline to help gardeners choose plants. The USDA’s website […]
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Plant with Frost
April 6, 2023

Facts About Frost

Early Spring Planting Ah, it’s a beautiful day, and you can’t wait to start planting! New trees and shrubs, most herbaceous perennials, pansy, snapdragon, lettuce, spinach, peas, chard, collards, beets, carrots and radishes can tolerate a frost. Semi-tender plants that will tolerate a light frost include broccoli, cauliflower, petunia, lobelia, geranium, dusty miller, osteospermum (cape […]
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