Expert Plant & Gardening Advice | Faddegon’s Nursery, Inc. – Latham, NY

Welcome to our convenient Plant Advice hub at Faddegon’s Nursery, Inc. You will find valuable tips, guides, and resources to help your plants thrive! At Faddegon’s Nursery, we believe that a successful garden starts with the right knowledge. That’s why we’ve curated a library of expert advice to guide you through every step of your gardening projects, from planting and care to pest control and seasonal maintenance.

Lillies- Asiatic Sensations

Lillies- Asiatic Sensations

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020
Sensational, Ravishing, & Irresistible Asiatic lilies are in full bloom right now and heads are turning to take in the show. But similar to a Cinderella fairytale, once mother nature’s clock strikes July 15th, Asiatic lilies turn into ugly brown stalks crying for the curtain to drop. A savvy gardener knows how to spotlight their [...]

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Designing with Perennials

Designing with Perennials

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020
5 Important Tips for a Knockout Perennial Garden It’s the gardener’s million-dollar question. How do I get a knockout perennial garden with waves of color spring, summer, and fall? And, I want a showcase that won’t cost me a lot of money or maintenance time. No problem! You’ll find the ‘Ever-Blooming Garden in a Box’ [...]

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Lily Leaf Beetle

Lily Leaf Beetle

Posted on Monday, May 4, 2020
Lily Leaf Beetle – What to do about it If there are holes in the leaves of your lily leaves, the culprit is the Lily Leaf Beetle. This little beetle feeds on true lilies – Asiatic, Trumpet, Oriental and Hybrids of these lilies are all susceptible to this pest. The adults are active in April [...]

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Succulent Pumpkin Care

Succulent Pumpkin Care

Posted on Sunday, May 3, 2020
Cool new autumn pumpkin gardens! Enjoy, then plant!

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Critters, Squirrels, skunks, Moles & Voles etc.

Critters, Squirrels, skunks, Moles & Voles etc.

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2020
Yes, he’s looking directly at your plants…And he seems to work so fast, that it’s hard to even keep up with the damage sometimes. The list of animal pests in the garden seems long. When one stops bothering your yard, another moves in to continue the job. It helps immensely if you can identify your [...]

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Lilacs Repeat Bloomers

Lilacs Repeat Bloomers

Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2020
Beloved Lilacs Lilacs are still one of the most beloved flowering shrubs. Take a deep breath. Can’t you just smell lilacs from memory? These ‘natural airwicks’ are hallmarks of spring. Too bad they only flower for one season. Wrong! There are now repeat blooming lilacs. ‘Josee’ (lavender-pink) was the first introduction that sent up additional [...]

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Passion on the Patio!

Passion on the Patio!

Posted on Friday, March 6, 2020
Don’t be shy! Put some passion into life on the patio this summer. Bold colors and dramatic textures are fun and invigorating when high summer hits. COLOR Hot colors and dramatic foliage will definitely liven up your outdoor areas. Sun lovers like Passion flowers (pasaflora), bougainvilla and mandevilla vines will climb happily on trellises or [...]

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Pets & Plants

Pets & Plants

Posted on Friday, February 7, 2020
  DISCLAIMER: Please don’t assume that this list is complete.The plants listed here range in toxicity and some may cause death, while others will only cause mild irritation. If you have a question about a specific plant, a plant not on the list, or a possible poisoning, please call a veterinarian or contact  one of [...]

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Deer Resistant Plants

Deer Resistant Plants

Posted on Friday, February 7, 2020
Trees spp. = (species);cvs.= (cultivars) Acer spp.and cvs. (Maple) Betula spp. (Birch) Carpinus spp. (Hornbeam) Cercis canadensis (Redbud Judas Tree) Cornus spp. (Dogwood) Crataegus spp. (Hawthorn) Fagus spp. (Beech) Fraxinus spp. (Ash) Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo) Glenditisia tricanthos(Honey Locust) Gymnocladus dioica(Kentucky Coffee Tree) Larix spp. (Larch) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum Tree) Liriodendron tulipifera(Tulip Tree) Magnolia spp. (Magnolia) Nyssa sylvatica (Sour Gum) Picea spp. (Spruce) Platanus spp. (Planetree) Quercus spp. (Oak) Salix spp. (Willow) [...]

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Planting Instructions for Trees & Shrubs

Planting Instructions for Trees & Shrubs

Posted on Friday, February 7, 2020
Is There A Right Way To Plant?   Proper Planting Dig hole slightly LESS deep than root mass. For container plants: Remove plant from container, cut or pull away any circled, matted or tangled roots. For plants with root ball: Cut burlap, rope or wire away from visible ball. Set plant in hole so the [...]

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