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Plant Highlight: Panicle Hydrangeas

Late-Summer Stars: Why Panicle Hydrangeas Belong in Your Landscape Right Now As August rolls around, many classic garden blooms begin to tire under the midsummer heat. While perennial beds start fading, Hydrangea paniculata, or the Panicle Hydrangea, is just reaching its peak. If you’ve noticed massive, eye-catching floral cones brightening up local gardens right now, …

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How to Keep Your Long Island Garden Blooming from Spring Through Fall

If you’ve ever admired a beautifully landscaped yard in May only to see it looking plain and green by the middle of summer, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common landscaping mistakes homeowners across Long Island, NY make, and fortunately, it’s one of the easiest to avoid. Many gardens burst into color for …

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Comparison of Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, and Red Thread lawn fungus affecting cool-season grass on Long Island during hot, humid summer weather.

Why Is My Lawn Turning Brown in the Summer?

Summer on Long Island, NY brings warm temperatures, high humidity, overnight dew, and frequent rain—all of which create the perfect environment for lawn diseases to develop and spread. If you’ve noticed brown patches, small straw-colored spots, or reddish areas in your grass, lawn fungus is likely the culprit. The good news? It’s not too late …

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