Each year Garden Media Group comes out with their top list of landscape trends for the upcoming year. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting these trends. First up? “Indoor Generation” and “Screen Age”. It is no surprise that our culture has shifted over the years from outside to inside. In their article […]
One thing we do before we install almost any landscaping for our clients is make a call to DIG SAFE NY. This is a free utility marking service provided by the State of New York. Every state has a toll free number that you, or your contractor, can call to have your underground utilities marked. […]
The internet is a valuable resource when it comes to gardening. One could spend all day looking at the latest varieties, tips and more. The best way to succeed in vegetable gardening? Just do it. Learn from it. Your going to make mistakes but they will teach you something! Practice and trial and error is […]
Spring is Asparagus season! Yummy! Asparagus is low in calories and carbs, high in vitamin K, great for blood and bone health, and high in folate which is good for cell growth and development. This seasonal veggie is easy to grow and easy to prepare. Here is a recipe that is a great compliment to […]
An old fashioned favorite that really shines in the spring is the Peony. These perennials are very long lived (often living for over 100 years!) which makes them popular heirloom plants. I personally have about seven different varieties that were inherited from my grandmother. They are very easy to care for as long as a […]
Each year Pantone comes out with a “Color of The Year” and this years winner is…. “Living Coral”. This bright hue is a combination of pink and orange tones and works well as a complimentary color in all areas of the garden. It is described as being “energizing and enlivening” and is a warm and […]
Each year Garden Design Magazine comes out with their top ten list of landscape trends for the upcoming year. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting a different trend. Next up? Investing in High Quality Furniture. When creating outdoor spaces we are often asked to provide outdoor seating areas of all types. Perhaps […]
As spring gets nearer we thought we should highlight a symbol of the season…the Pussy Willow. Salix discolor is the botanical name for the pussy willow. The fuzzy buds that emerge in spring are excellent for floral arrangements or stunning in a bunch by themselves. You can leave a bunch of pussy willow branches in […]
Each year Garden Design Magazine comes out with their top ten list of landscape trends for the upcoming year. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting a different trend. Next up? Unexpected arrangements. There has been a shift of the past few years in the area of floral design as tastes change. Adding […]
Each year Garden Design Magazine comes out with their top ten list of landscape trends for the upcoming year. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting a different trend. Next up? Growing plants indoors. Houseplants can be an easy way to garden indoors and a great way to dip your toe into gardening. […]
