Humidity Facts

Humidity will make a hot day feel even hotter since it slows the evaporation process. Your body cools itself through the evaporation of perspiration. When this process is slowed, less heat is removed from your skin. That in turn makes you feel hotter than the relative temp. 

It's that time of the year!

Summer peak temperature tends to lag because of maximum energy input through sunshine, a lag that is commonly about four weeks in the United States. This time is needed for temperature to reach equilibrium with incoming solar energy. Thus, the third or fourth week of July typically mark the peak of summer with respect to temperature. The same lag between temperature and incoming energy can be seen in winter

Derecho: 'The Land Hurricane'

Derechos are referred to as land hurricanes due to the hurricanelike conditions that occur over land with this weather phenomenon.

This term refers to a type of thunderstorm complex that is at least 240 miles wide, according to the Storm Prediction Center. These violent severe thunderstorm clusters produce widespread and long-lived, straight-line wind damage.

What is Earth Day?

A day in which people would celebrate the beauty of the planet, as well as raise awareness for ways to preserve its natural resources and protect its species. Today, Earth Day is observed in 192 countries. Whether it's a massive public rally, a private event, or an individual contribution, there are many ways to participate. Efforts can range from organizing environmental fundraisers, to planting a tree, to taking care to use less water and paying extra attention to how many lights are left on. Lets all do what we can to better our planet for the future. Our kids depend on it!

ReBlooming Azaleas

New ReBloom azaleas from Greenleaf Nursery are evergreen, disease-resistant, reblooming azaleas that feature large flowers in spring, then rebloom in summer and continue blooming until hard frost. Even high summer temperatures won’t stop these beauties from producing loads of late-summer and fall flowers. Developed by breeder Bob Head, the azaleas are hardy to Zone 6  and stay compact due to the self-pruning nature of the continual flushes of bloom. They also offer a wide range of distinctive colors and large, double and even triple-petal flowers that provide big landscape impact.

Free Landscape Estimate

Don't let the cold weather get you down!!!  We are offering FREE landscape estimates to get you inspired for the warm weather that will be here soon...Why not get a head start on this years outdoor living space by calling us for some expert help?

Black Friday

Black Friday isn’t actually the biggest shopping day of the year. It’s almost always the Saturday before Christmas.

Frankenstorm update

1:10 p.m. EDT Monday: A couple of peak wind gusts associated with Hurricane Sandy in New York so far: Westhampton Beach, 59 mph; Islip, 60 mph; Syosset, 58 mph; Bayville, 56 mph.

Pumkin Painting!!

Just 1 weekend left for the Pumpkin Painting.....October 20th and the 21st from 11-4 !!! Don't miss all the fun!

Pumpkin painting

Pumpkin painting starts today from 11-4 !!! Don't worry about the weather, we have moved this event indoors!!

Fall Leaves

Using the leaves you rake from your yard as compost keeps them out of the landfill and helps the environment.

Tip to keep your trees alive!!!!!

Trees need to be watered once a week if we don't get significant rain.  Your lawn sprinkler will not provide enough water for your trees.  Use a hose placed inside the tree's drip line.  An easy formula to use:  apply 10 gallons per inch of trunk diameter.  At normal water pressure, your hose turned down to a medium flow should produce roughly 2 gallons of water a minute.  So, a tree with a 5-inch trunk needs 50 gallons of water, so placing the hose under the tree for 25 minutes on medium should do the trick.  Moving it around the tree a couple times is even better.

AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR MONDAY JULY 16TH

THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS DECLARED MONDAY...JULY 16TH...TO BE AN ACTION DAY FOR ELEVATED LEVELS OF OZONE. POLLUTANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS RANGE. PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES ARE URGED TO AVOID ACTIVITIES WHICH LEAD TO OZONE FORMATION. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...REFUELING VEHICLES OR TOPPING OFF WHEN REFUELING...USING GASOLINE POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT...AND USING CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID. POSITIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...CAR POOLING...DELAYING OR COMBINING ERRANDS AND USING WATER BASED PAINTS.  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS...AND PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES SUCH AS ASTHMA...LIMIT PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXERTION.

Are Spring and Fall the only times to plant??

Lets clear up the whole "spring and fall are the only times you can plant"....This is true for trees and shrubs that are growing in the ground.  A grower can only dig trees and shrubs out of the ground to be sold or transplanted during spring and or fall.  Like all garden centers our trees and shrubs are dug in the spring and put into a plastic container or are balled with burlap.  When this occurs all trees and shrubs can be safely planted throughout the spring, summer, and fall!!!  So don't let the dog days of summer stop you from improving your outdoor living space!!!

H20 your plants!!!!!

Mother nature is making it hard on our plants this year!  I strongly advise everyone to give your plants a drink....Newly planted trees and shrubs require water every 2-3 days in the summer months.  Trees and shrubs that have been established in your yard usually are ok for 3-4 weeks without any water....But this year mother nature is not giving our plants any water and with the current heat wave, i again recommend watering all trees and shrubs in your yard or you run the risk of losing them permanently!!!

Hot days = More H20 for your plant

On days when the temp is over 90 degrees make sure you pay attention to your flowers and Hydrangeas....they will need to be watered everyday and sometimes multiple times a day!!!  Birch trees, Red maples and willows also need to be watered more than usual during the HOT days of summer.

Dead Heading perrenials

TIP: don't deadhead perennials if they only flower once- cut the plant back about 1/3 down from the top after flowering then leave it alone

June is a good time to feed your plants!!!!

Don't forget to fertilize!!! Trees and shrubs are looking for food and now is the best time to feed them!!!

Eco-Friendly

Did you know that plants help to reduce greenhouse effect emissions for a greener world?

Looking to help your children grow?

Researchers agree that is very important for children to interact with plants and nature.  The common trend found in these studies is that children are less hyperactive, more focused, more creative, and more cooperative at play.