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.
Starting A Kitchen Garden
Posted on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Large or small, a kitchen garden is scrumptious!
Rhododendron Roseum Pink
Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2021
‘Roseum Pink’ Rhododendron ‘Roseum Pink’ Rhododendron has certainly proved itself! I’m not sure anyone could go wrong with a rhododendron cultivar hybridized in 1851! H. Waterer of Knap Hill Nursery in Surrey, UK, was happy with his results, and “rhodie” lovers have been in agreement ever since. ‘Roseum Pink’ is very showy evergreen shrub with [...]
Cabbage Loopers
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Called Cabbage Loopers, the larva of this caterpillar actually enjoys feasting on cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, collards, etc.—as well as lettuce, spinach, beans, peas, celery, parsley, parsnips, radishes, potatoes, and tomatoes. Large holes will appear in cabbage and lettuce leaves as the larva make their way into the center of the head from [...]
Tomato Blight
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
When you look up Tomato Blight on the internet, what you’ll usually run into are long University papers and articles relating to crops. It’s a little difficult to sort through and find the information pertinent to your patio tomato or a few tomato plants in a raised bed. My mission here is to give you [...]
June Growing Tips for Edibles
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Vegetables There are quite a lot of garden chores in June when you’re growing your own food! Here are some helpful tips and reminders. Note: Most vegetables prefer a soil pH of 6 to 7. Stop cutting asparagus when the spears appear to be slowing down either in production or size. Stop cutting rhubarb as [...]
Plants for Hot & Dry or Damp Conditions
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Plants for Hot & Dry Conditions Are you looking at a spot next to the driveway or sidewalk and wondering what on earth will last out there? Pool areas are notorious for needing plants that can deal with all day sun. Plants that can be completely abandoned to a spot like this may not [...]
Outdoor Light Exposure for Tropical Plants
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021
Find out what kind of light those gorgeous tropicals need
Planting Mix What to Use
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2021
Coast of Maine organic products rate very high on our list of recommended products. Whenever Faddegon’s plants for our customers, Penobscot goes in with the plant. It’s our all-purpose planting mix. A blend of compost and peat, it is ideal for planting annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees or conditioning gardens, beds and borders. [...]
Herb Gardening Tips
Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2021
Gardening With Herbs Think of herbs a little like flowers… They can be annuals, biennials or perennials. Annuals: borage, anise, dill, basil, coriander, marigolds Biennial: caraway, parsley, artemisia argentia Perennial: lavender, coneflower (Echinacea), artemisia, mints, lovage, thyme, chives, fennel, sage, bee balm Tips For Working With Herbs Sun: Choose a sunny site with 6 [...]
Pruning Clematis
Posted on Sunday, May 2, 2021
Pruning Clematis How do I prune my clematis? When your clematis blooms will tell you how to prune it. Clematis are generally grouped into one of three categories based on when they bloom. If you are unsure which group your clematis falls into, let it grow unpruned for a couple of years and note when [...]