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.
Container Gardens
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024
Why Container Gardens? Instant Garden! Many of us need instant gratification when the weather turns warm. The first chance I get to go outside in the spring, I’m there. Yes, I LOVE to make my own containers, but I need some right away color too! For instance, I don’t plant up my own hanging baskets, [...]
Light & Shade – Understanding The Terms
Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sun, Shade and everything in between!
August Garden Tips
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Water thoroughly and deeply. When the weather is hot, transpiration can occur. Plants may wilt even though the ground is moist. This happens when leaves are losing moisture faster than the roots can take it in. If this is the case, plants should recover in the evening. Continue to feed annuals in hanging baskets and [...]
Dividing Irises & Daylilies
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024
August is a great time for dividing perennial plants to expand your garden. Irises and daylilies can be divided now. If your Siberian irises have stopped blooming then they are definitely in need of division. Dividing Iris – If you have 20 fans, it’s time to divide Cut back the leaves or fans by half. [...]
Potting Soil: How Much do I Need?
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024
A handy chart for figuring out how much potting soil will fill a container
Feeding Plants – Is Anybody Hungry?
Posted on Sunday, June 30, 2024
It’s all about the soil! Healthy soil amended with rich compost and manures, along with proper pH adjustments will go a very long way to decrease or in some cases, even eliminate the need for fertilizers.
Rose Types & Their Differences
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Species (‘wild roses’) The source of all rose varieties. Producing simple, very fragrant flowers once a year in spring. True wild roses have only 5 petals and occur naturally, being native to North America, Europe and Asia. Rugosa Also a Shrub Rose, the Rugosas are exceptionally sturdy shrubs. The flowers may be single or double [...]
Plant It Right!
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Save yourself frustration and expense down the road.
A Spring Shortcut
Posted on Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Did you miss out on planting bulbs last fall? Maybe you didn’t plant enough? Fill the gap with pre-sprouted spring bulbs! Pick from tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths all ready to plant. Since the bulbs have been kept cold you won’t have to acclimate them. Unlike summer flowering bulbs you can put them right in the [...]
Jump Start Your Summer Blooms
Posted on Monday, April 1, 2024
Jump Start Your Summer Blooms! Summer blooming bulb plants like dahlias, cannas, begonias, and elephant ears offer big, bright blasts of color and great drama. If you’re like us, and just can’t wait, you can get a jump start on all that summer beauty by starting your summer bulbs indoors and transferring them outside when [...]