After a long winter in the Hudson Valley, we can’t wait to get outside and begin gardening. Our seasonal greenhouse team sees early-season success come down to timing, soil preparation, and choosing the right cold-hardy plants. Here’s what can be done in April as New York begins to transition into the spring planting season: Hardy […]

What Is Companion Planting? Companion planting is a method of growing different plants together in the same space that are known to benefit each other. It involves planting two or more compatible plants near each other, so that they can provide mutual benefits such as pest control, improved soil fertility and improved crop yields. Companion […]

Water is a critical factor to the successful establishment of landscape plants. Here are some rules for keeping your plants healthy and happy. • Excess or insufficient water will impede formation of new roots. • Always water the area deeply after planting. • If you can’t put your plants in the ground right away, then […]

Before you begin planting your garden, you need to know the last and first frost dates in your region so that you plant at the right time. What is a frost date? A frost date is the average date of the last frost in spring or the first frost in fall or winter. Frost occurs […]