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Give Your Garden the Ol’ Razzle-Dazzle with the Best Annuals of 2023
We know you’re ready to rock the spring planting season and stock up on the best garden annuals on Long Island. Now’s the time to dazzle your neighbors with a spectacular show of frilly and vibrant blooms and set Oceanside abuzz with local pollinators, too!…
Operation Long-Lasting Flowers: How to Keep Your Flowers Fresh
You love flowers a lot, and you just have to fill the house with your fresh blooms all summer long. Or, maybe you have a wedding banquet or anniversary party in Oceanside to decorate for, and cut flowers are the only thing keeping everything together….
Preparation is Key: Plan Your Container Gardens Ahead of Time
What’s worse than having heaps of new flowers and nowhere to put them? Nothing! We know how exciting it is to rush out and buy flowers as soon as they hit the Dees’ Nursery, but we also know how important it is to have some…
How Many Gardeners Does It Take to Trim a Tulip Bulb?
It’s not rocket science, y’all. Trimming and storing your garden bulbs is necessary for garden upkeep, and it’s easier than you think! Here’s what you need to know about trimming and winter storage to keep those beauties blooming brightly next year and the year after…
8 Fabulous Summer Flowers That Bloom All Season Long
Obviously, we love all flowers, but if they only last a few short weeks, it’s kind of a buzzkill! If you want long-lasting color, choose repeat-flowering, easy-care varieties that bloom all through the summer season. That way, you can enjoy the spectacle all through patio…
My Milkweed Brings All the Bees to the Yard: Building a Pollinator Garden
Sorry Kelis, but bringing all the boys to the yard seems a bit ambitious. A much more reasonable goal would be to bring all the bees, butterflies, and birds to the yard—no milkshakes required. All you have to do is plant a pollinator garden! Attracting…