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Green Giant Arborvitae-new
May 3, 2022

About Green Giant Arborvitae

The green giant arborvitae is a large, vigorous, fast-growing evergreen—shooting up by as much as 3 feet per year until maturity. Its natural pyramidal to conical form boasts dense, rich green foliage that darkens or bronzes slightly in the winter. This is an exceptional landscape tree for use as a screen, hedge or single specimen. […]
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Fuji Apple Tree-new
May 3, 2022

Growing Fuji Apple Trees

A crisp and juicy apple that ripens in October and keeps very well in storage. The flesh is sweet and crisp and the light green skin with red blush is very attractive. Vigorous and productive, this variety was developed in Japan and it’s outstanding for fresh eating. Pollinate with any mid-season blooming apple. Hardiness Zones […]
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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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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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Salvia May Night-new
May 3, 2022

About Salvia May Night

Tall spikes of indigo blue flowers top compact mounds of soft, green foliage. A showy perennial that is excellent for mixed borders, flower beds and patio containers. Thrives in areas where spring and summer nights remain cool. An herbaceous perennial. Optimal Growing Conditions Hardiness Zone Zones 4-8 Water Needs Water weekly, or more often in […]
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Grass Seed Spreader on lawn
April 25, 2022

How to Start the Scotts® 4 Step Lawn Program

Start here for a yard worthy of cookouts, kids, pets and play. Without proper care, your yard can quickly become a battleground of grass vs. weeds. Fortunately, there’s no need for a turf war, thanks to the Scotts® 4 Step® annual lawn care plan. Follow these steps for a year-round great lawn. Step 1® Crabgrass […]
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Little Spire Russian Sage
April 20, 2022

Little Spire Russian Sage

Little Spire is a shorter, upright selection that does not flop over in the landscape as is common with Russian Sage. Spikes of lavender-blue flowers add a sense of lightness to the garden. Use in a mass planting, border or as an accent. A super shrubby more cold hardy perennial for gardens incorporating Mediterranean style […]
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Pink Yarrow
April 15, 2022

Saucy Seduction Yarrow

‘Saucy Seduction’ Yarrow has upright, dense, sturdy green foliage. Broad clusters of tiny rosy-pink florets with subtle white shading appear mid June through July. Attracts butterflies. Care-free, drought tolerant and heat loving – no meltdown! Hardiness Zone Zones 4-8 Category Perennial Flower Color Pink Shades Blooming Time Summer Light Requirement Full Sun Water Category Drought […]
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Salvia
April 15, 2022

Salvia Info & Care

Perennial Salvias (also known as “sage”) are mainstays of the midsummer garden border—blooming summer to autumn! Planted in the spring, these aromatic beauties are great for cutting and beloved by bees and butterflies—plus, they’re drought-tolerant! Part of the mint family, salvias appear as a colorful spike of densely-packed flowers with tubular blossoms atop square stems […]
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