Why use an anti desiccant ? Evergreen plants keep their leaves during the winter months as an evolutionary advantage to a faster startup in spring. This includes the broadleaf evergreens like Rhododendron, needled evergreens like pines, and scale-leaf evergreens like juniper and cedars. Rhododendron Pine needle Juniper Needled evergreens adapted […]
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Going on a Caribbean Winter Holiday ?
Beware – Terror In The Tropics ! Lovely Beach scene Do you remember what your mother always said before walking into a store – DON”T TOUCH ANYTHING ! That really applies here… The islands in the Caribbean are a great place to get away from those pesky winter doldrums. The beaches, the […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
As we say goodbye to 2024, we want to use this opportunity to thank our amazing customers for their unwavering support and patronage. All of us at Plant Specialists wish you all a Happy New Year ! We are forever grateful. Here’s to another year of incredible gardens ! “Greening […]
The Plant Specialists Elves Were Busy !
Indeed They Were ! Plant Specialists “Greening New York for 53 years” Article written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA
POINSETTIA
The poinsettia – a reminder that Christmas is near – or here ! Available in a slew of colors and shapes – poinsettia Introduction Euphorbia pulcherrima is a commercially important ornamental flowering plant. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral […]
Mealy Bugs
One of the biggest issues with this insect is they thrive and multiply at their peak when in a warm, dry environment with no ventilation… – if that doesn’t describe every home ! Hosts Most species of ornamental plants can be infested with mealybugs. But they will prefer those plants that have leaf […]
Are You Grinch Ready !
We hope so…… Call us if you’re not ! “Greening New York for 53 years” Article written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA
GUIDE TO NURSERY CONTAINER SIZES
Basic grower pot – 1 gallon Nursery Containers The sizing in grow pots are in another language… if not another world ! In addition to having to learn the metric system – we have to learn the sizes and names growers give to their plant containers ! various planted pots Gallon […]
Houseplants for Low Light
Houseplants for Low Light !!! Overview Listed below you will find the “easiest to care for” group of houseplants that tolerate low light conditions. They do pretty good with minimal care, and as long as you are careful about watering them when – you should be fine. Remember – “overwatering” is NOT caused […]
