How to Successfully Grow Montmorency Cherry Trees
Picture late June in your backyard: bright red cherries hanging in clusters, ready to pick by the handful. A Montmorency cherry tree makes that a realistic goal for Capital Region homeowners, even with our cold winters and short, sharp temperature swings. This is the tart cherry used in most of the cherry pie, tart cherry […]
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How to Use Summer Crush Hydrangea in Front Yard Landscaping
The Short Answer: Summer Crush is a compact, reblooming big leaf hydrangea that produces vibrant raspberry or neon purple flowers all summer long. Its small footprint and bold bloom color make it ideal for foundation planting, walkway borders, and patio containers in Capital Region front yards. Your front yard is the first thing neighbors, guests, […]
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Low Maintenance Perennial Flowers: Beautiful Blooms Without the Extra Work
The Short Answer: Perennials like daylilies, coneflowers, hostas, and black-eyed Susans thrive in the Capital Region with minimal care. Plant these once, and enjoy for years. Not every homeowner wants to spend every weekend weeding, watering, and replanting. If that sounds familiar, perennial flowers are worth a serious look. Unlike annuals that die off at […]
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Growing Zones: The Differences and What Plants are Best Where
Landscaping in Upstate New York presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, largely influenced by the diverse growing and planting zones that characterize the region. Understanding the significance of these zones helps in creating a lush and thriving outdoor space tailored to the specific conditions of each environment. Understanding Growing and Planting Zones What […]
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