How to Prune Roses
March 01, 2018
Roses are beautiful blooms and one of the most popular flowers in gardens and landscaping. With proper pruning, you can keep your roses looking their very best...
Recent Blog Posts
How to Create a Spring Porch Pot
February 28, 2018
Porch pots are a great way to brighten any entryway and welcome guests to your home, and they're even more fun when you jazz up your porch pot with seasonal...
Indoor Gardening for the Colder Months
February 14, 2018
Your love of gardening should not be limited to that season alone. Rest assured that you can indulge your inner gardener even during the dreary, freezing...
Do Your Best Birding in Winter
February 01, 2018
There is no need to wait for spring migration to enjoy birding. With the right preparation and expectations, winter can be your very best birding season...
Winter Care Tips for Wild Birds
January 16, 2018
Winter time can present a battle for survival for wild birds. Their endless quest for food begins at dawn and continues until dusk. They spend their days...
Top 10 Tips for New Gardeners
January 01, 2018
It seems everyone's into gardening, but if you're a novice (or an old green thumb) it may seem a little intimidating. So here are some suggestions to help...
How Much Water Your Christmas Tree Needs
December 01, 2017
Water is essential to keep any real Christmas tree lush and fresh, but how much does a tree really drink? Understanding the tree's needs and how to keep it...
Winter Perennial Preparation
November 16, 2017
It is that time of the year again. The time has come for summer to end and for fall to begin. The days are no longer radiating with heat from the sun, but...
Caring For Your Newly Seeded Lawn
November 01, 2017
One of the biggest passions and frustrations for homeowners everywhere is maintaining a lush, green lawn. For those who have just moved into a brand new home,...
Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
October 16, 2017
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
Saving Summer's Bloom
August 16, 2017
You'd need a greenhouse to enjoy fresh blossoms year-round, but drying flowers can help preserve their memory for you throughout the winter. Start by picking...
Miniature Garden Workshops for Children at Starkie Brothers Garden Center
July 17, 2017
Sign your child or group up now for a Miniature Garden Workshop Classes will run from September through late November and includes all supplies needed to...
Stop Grubs From Killing Your Lawn
July 15, 2017
Grubs are small but mighty pests, causing a lot of lawn damage and frustrating homeowners. Fortunately, there are easy steps to protect lawns and minimize any...
What Is Bugging Your Garden?
July 01, 2017
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they...
Gardening with Perennials: Designing with Color
June 01, 2017
You can mix and match different colored flowers, from pastels to bright red, to create the mood and effect that best suits your garden. The ...
Garden Ideas to Keep Kids Busy
May 16, 2017
While you're outside getting things done around the house this summer, get your kids started with gardening early. Kids are very impressionable when it comes...
Spring Lawn Care Tips for the Northeast
April 16, 2017
Spring can be dramatically unpredictable in the northeast, with late season blizzards that may bring fresh snow followed immediately by record-breaking warm...
Tips on Opening Your Pond in the Spring
April 06, 2017
When the days lengthen, temperatures rise and the air has that unmistakable balmy feel of spring, you may be eager to open your pond. Taking the proper steps...
Guide to 7 Common Lawn Weeds
April 06, 2017
It only takes one weed to ruin a beautiful lawn — but when is there ever just one? Get a handle on some of the most common weeds by learning how to identify...
All Weather Plant Types – Plants That Will Survive Cold Weather
March 16, 2017
It can be frustrating to gently nurture a plant with rich soil, proper drainage, nutritious fertilizer and thoughtful pruning only to have all that effort...
Repotting Can Cure Your Winter Blues
February 16, 2017
If you're eager to get your hands back into the soil, now's a great time to get your fingernails dirty! Mid winter is perfect for repotting your indoor...
Farmingdale Resident Wins Student Award for Academic Excellence from Farmingdale State Collage
February 08, 2017
All of us at Starkie Bros. would like to congratulate our employee, George Starkie, on this amazing achievement! Congratulations to George Starkie IV of...
January Garden Ideas
January 16, 2017
The start of a new year is a great time to start new gardening tasks, and savvy gardeners know there is plenty to keep busy with in January, even if the garden...
Recycling your Christmas Tree
January 01, 2017
When Christmas is over, and its time start New Years resolutions there’s always that task of taking down the tree. The funny thing is that everyone wants to...
Go Beyond The Poinsettia This Holiday
December 16, 2016
The Holiday Cacti or Cyclamen are great alternatives to the traditional poinsettia. These plants offer colorful holiday blooms, plus you can enjoy them all...