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Winter is a time of rest for gardeners on the North Fork. But before winter sets in, it’s wise to...

If you’re going to be outdoors at night, you’re going to need lights in the landscape...

Decks are part of many – if not most – North Fork homes. But patios also have their place, providing outdoor living space, whether adjacent to the house or set away...

Flowers that are deliciously scented as well as colorful are a special pleasure, in the garden or in pots on a deck or patio where you enjoy spending time in summer ...

Vines are the special effects department of the garden. They bring vertical lines that draw your eye upward. Climbing vines can make a small garden...

Arches, arbors and pergolas add character to the landscape. They are permanent presences, not just seasonal performers. They interact with plants throughout the growing season and ...

Spring has sprung and those with a green thumb have been eager to get their hands in the ground and dirty to revamp their outdoor living spaces. The summer season will be here before we know it, and now is ...

In flower gardens and landscapes, spring begins with bulbs. Here on the East End some of the earliest—and most welcome—color in our ...

With summer long gone and winter on the way, now is a good time to plan for some early flowers in your landscape next spring. It’s also time to plant bulbs that...

Summer’s in the rear view mirror now, but there’s still plenty of fine weather ahead of us. Autumn is a golden season here on the North Fork. For my money, it’s the best season of the year. The summer ...