Its dull, gloomy and Spring is still 74 days away. However for those who are a little stir crazy, the winter months are a great time for landscape maintenance. With deciduous trees bare this time of year, it makes for a great time to evaluate branch structure and be able to better view the [...]
One of the most popular and enjoyed flowers in gardens are that of hydrangeas. Sadly they usually only last for a short period of one to two months, depending on the weather. But if properly preserved, they can be enjoyed year round. Steps to dry hydrangea flowers: The opertune time to cut off the flower [...]
Summer has begun! When the thermostat goes up a little tender care for your garden and lawn is recommended. The watering of your lawn, flowers and vegetables is very important during summer months when rain isn’t as plentiful as it is in the Spring. Over or under-watering can pose problems, but when its very hot, [...]
Congratulations on surviving a chilly New York winter, but now its time to start thinking about your landscape waking up from its winter slumber. Here is a list of tasks to be completed to set your yard up to shine all season long: Equipment- Now is a great time to check on your equipment that [...]
House plants not only add an artistic touch to ones living space, but they can also enhance your quality of life. Here are 5 reasons why they are recommended in every living space: Oxygen The process of a human breathing takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis for plants absorbs carbon dioxide and releases [...]
Today, September 23rd, is the first day of Autumn. With the changing seasons comes the transformation of the colors around us. As the leaves change and the air cools, we are surrounded by golds, reds, and browns. We all love to see the colors change and the falling leaves; at least until we have to [...]
Summer has begun! When the thermostat goes up a little tender care for your garden and lawn is recommended. The watering of your lawn, flowers and vegetables is very important during summer months when rain isn’t as plentiful as it should be. Over or under-watering can pose problems, but when its very hot, over watering [...]
Aphids can be a gardener’s nightmare; and no one wants annoying gnats and mosquitoes in their yard. But rather than using sprays or pesticides, you can attract natural predators and beneficial bugs to keep them away. We may often think that all bugs are bad bugs, but this is not true. Bees Bees are one [...]
Orchids are one of the most interesting flowers one can add to their house, however they do have a poor reputation for the care they require. While they are more difficult then most plants to take care of, the rewarding flower can easily outweigh the extra TLC they require. By properly educating oneself on orchid [...]
Staten Island has a very large bird population that do not head south for the winter. In order to survive, they must be able to find the proper shelter and food to be able to do so. By taking that extra step and providing food, water and shelter in your yard, not only will you [...]
