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Spraying Garden
June 3, 2022

What is Horticultural Oil

Oil-based pesticides are an effective and ecologically friendly way to handle many garden insect pests and even some diseases. The majority of pest control oils are some type of mineral oil, a refined petroleum product. There are a few vegetable oils that are also effective pesticides, such as cottonseed oil and soybean oil. The oil is usually […]
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Hosta
May 3, 2022

Growing Hostas

Hostas are popular shade plants for woodland gardens across much of the country. Sometimes called funkia or plantain lily, hostas are attractive, easy-care, long-lived perennials providing garden interest from spring to fall. They offer a range of sizes, foliage colors and leaf shapes, as well as spikes of purple or white bell-like hosta flowers that are sometimes […]
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Soaker Hose Irrigation
August 18, 2022

How to Use a Soaker Hose

When used correctly, soaker hoses can save you water and simplify your garden maintenance. Find the Right Site Success with soaker hoses relies on using them correctly, and an important part of that is putting them in the right spot. Soaker hoses belong in garden beds. For lawn watering, use a sprinkler, and use drip […]
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Jade plant in pot on table
June 6, 2022

Best Houseplants for Winter

Just when we finally perfected our cactus care game, the arrival of cooler weather is threatening to undo all our hard work. Fall and winter, we have some news for you: Our plant babies will thrive through the coldest months of the year and come out better and stronger on the other side. And guess what? We […]
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Houseplant Winter Care
December 11, 2022

Houseplant Winter Care

Your houseplants aren’t immune to life-threatening challenges during the winter, even though they live in a temperature-controlled climate. Indoor plants, whether they are year-round houseplants or plants you brought indoors to over-winter, can be affected by several winter stress factors, including temperatures that fluctuate from daytime heat to evening chill, dry air, and short days […]
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May 3, 2022

About Hudson Valley Organics Products

Hudson Valley Organics is dedicated to producing the finest organic soil amendments. To ensure quality and consistency, they monitor and test all finished products. Raw materials are tested as well including horse, cow and sheep manure. They also use hay, straw, shavings, sawdust and wood chips. Sand and native topsoil is used in the soil […]
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Hummingbird and Lily
December 30, 2022

Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Hummingbirds are some of the most fascinating and flashy fliers you’ll ever see. Yet they’re also some of the most misunderstood. If you want to attract them and keep them coming around, you might not be sure how to get started. After all, a lot of information is out there, and it’s a little overwhelming […]
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Hyacinth bulb plants-new
June 7, 2022

How to Force a Hyacinth Bulb

All plants that flower do so at a particular time according to their kind. However, it is possible to make a plant flower at a time other than its naturally occurring time when the proper, artificial conditions are created. This process is known as forcing and is often used by commercial flower growers. Certain cultivars […]
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Pruning Hydrangea
April 17, 2023

Pruning Hydrangeas in the Spring

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 blooms this year. Join Maureen Drury, Adams Town of Wallkill Houseplant and Nursery Manager, in her garden as she teaches you […]
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