Annuals are a flexible and colorful way to maximize your garden space, even though you may not have room in the garden for more shrubs or perennials.
But also annuals are great for young gardens. Annuals can fill up space while you wait for shrubs and perennials to grow into their mature size, which if you just planted them will be a few years off.
Read MoreTo determine when to prune, you will need to determine what type of hydrangea you have. Hydrangea either blooms on "old" wood or "new" wood. Ask neighbors or a nearby nursery to help you with identification. Hydrangea that blooms on old wood (Macrophylla (“moptops”), oakleaf, and lace caps) should be pruned only after they bloom in the summer, before August to be safe, because next year's buds form on this year's growth.
Hydrangea that blooms on new growth (Annabelle, Limelight, Pee Gee, and other H.paniculata varieties) can be pruned to within 6-12 inches from the ground in the early spring. No matter which type you have, you can begin to reinvigorate plants by cutting 1/3 of the branches to the ground in the summer.
Read MoreIt’s not too late to plant. Our busy landscaping division plants new gardens from May until November.
And this year has been a wonderful year for planting. Not too hot or dry. But the rule for planting is as long as you can get water to your new planting, and as long as the ground isn’t frozen, it’s planting time!
Read MoreMany gardeners find shade gardens a particular challenge, and many people believe that hostas (often munched by the deer) are their only option. But at Victoria Gardens in Rosendale, there are literally hundreds of shade plants to choose from. The plants at Victoria Gardens are divided into sections by the conditions in which the plants thrive.
Read MoreDon't throw the grass clippings into the garden!
Not only is it messy, but it introduces weed seeds into your garden, which can result in a lot of unwanted weed growth.
As you can see from this before and after, a foundation planting can be an oasis that welcomes you into the backyard, an attractive path that leads you to the deck, an interesting view from your back window, and a way to encourage drainage away from your foundation.
Read MoreYou will gain insight and advice that will help prevent costly mistakes often made when you put in a garden without considering all aspects of your landscaping project. We can also provide some tips on how to care for any and incorporate existing plantings or features.
Read MoreWe have so many varieties of Japanese Maples in stock--different colors, different textures, weeping, upright, large and small.
Read More7 Steps to Happy Plants
#1. Choose the right plant
Shade or full sun? Wet tolerant or dry tolerant? Deer resistant, fast-growing, or black-walnut tolerant? Picking the right plant for your conditions is the number one secret to gardening success. At Victoria Gardens we know what plants work in all varieties of conditions. We can help you choose the right plant for the right spot!
There is so much new stock in the nursery. Take these videos tours to see a sampling of what's new.
Click on the images or links to see the tour!
Read MoreVictoria Gardens is located in Rosendale, NY on the corner of Rt 213 and Cottekill Road. We are a fully stocked plant nursery, garden center, and garden gift shop.
At Victoria Gardens you will find a selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that are chosen specifically for our area and for our customers most frequently voiced problems: deer, dry soil, wet spots, and shady areas.
Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect combinations, so you only have to plant once!
Read MoreWhen bees venture out from their hives in the spring, it’s because they have used their stores of honey to survive the winter inside their hive. They are hungry! And unfortunately, if there is nothing for them to eat, some bees, or even a whole hive can die in early spring.
What blooms are best?
Read MoreIt’s April and everywhere you look the spring trees are in bloom.
There's a popular Chinese proverb that says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
Here are some more of our favorites.
The Victoria Gardens' landscaping crew are experienced and knowledgeable gardeners. Besides designing and installing new gardens, we also offer maintenance, spring cleanups, pruning, transplanting, weeding, and mulching.
Call to get an estimate: (845) 658-9007
Read MoreI have been in the business of gardening for 30 years and I have retained many of the same clients over the years even as my business has evolved and changed. One set of clients that I have known since the beginning just moved for the third time, hiring me to once again help them transform their new property into “home.” Recently, I was lucky enough to work on a large garden expansion for another set of clients who last summer joyfully celebrated their wedding right in their own newly enhanced backyard. They trusted me to make their garden into something spectacular.
Getting to know my clients, building a relationship, and gaining their respect and trust are some of the most gratifying parts of my business.
Read MoreHere are five unexpected health benefits of keeping indoor plants in your home, especially during the winter months.
Read MoreFor all the benefits house plants deliver, they are remarkably easy to care for if you match the right plants to the conditions of your home.
Here are the three things to consider…
Read MoreWhy House Plants? Here are some of the many benefits house plants offer.
Read MoreAt Victoria Gardens, we don't just sell plants, we collect them as well.
Victoria Coyne, owner of Victoria Gardens, takes you on a tour of her personal plant collection...well, the ones in her living room anyway.
Read MoreThese varieties of ferns are easy to care for indoor houseplants.
Read MoreVictoria Gardens is located in Rosendale, NY on the corner of Rt 213 and Cottekill Road. We are a fully stocked plant nursery, garden center, and garden gift shop.
Throughout the season we have classes and special events, including private garden tours from March through November. October through December we carry holiday gifts, decor, handcrafted wreaths, and we feature a DIY Holiday Wreath Studio.
At Victoria Gardens during the gardening season, you will find a selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that are chosen specifically for our area and for our customers most frequently voiced problems: deer, dry soil, wet spots, and shady areas.
Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect combinations, so you only have to plant once!
Hours
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
(845) 658-9007
The shop is awash in greenery and stocked full of all the latest plants of interest; trendy foliage, succulents & cacti, petite fairy garden plants, lush ferns, pet- friendly plants, the best air purifiers — truly something for everyone. We promise that you’ll leave with a new plant friend to nurture for years to come.
The Victoria Gardens' landscaping crew are experienced and knowledgeable gardeners. Besides designing and installing new gardens, we also offer maintenance, spring cleanups, pruning, transplanting, weeding, and mulching.
Call to get an estimate: (845) 658-9007
If you are trying to find a special variety, call us and ask. We have a wide range of growers in our network and we can place special orders to meet your needs.
Victoria Coyne
+1 (845) 658-9007
victoriagardens.ny@gmail.com
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