Green Jay Landscaping is an environmentally-conscious landscaping company founded by Jay Archer and based out of Rye, NY. Green Jay has undertaken the laborious task of “turning landscapes into ecological models. They encourage children to grow up fearlessly embracing nature and admiring butterflies in the pollinator garden.” Not only is Green Jay ecologically-conscious, but they are also huge fans of…
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How to Fertilize your Organic Garden
If you find yourself getting just a bit confused about how to fertilize your organic garden, you’re in the right place. Container plants, veggie gardens, and annual flowers all need food and there are different fertilizers and applications for each. We’re nearing the last chance to fertilize many summer edibles before your last harvest, or your annual flowers for a…
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6 Tips for Successful Gardening This Season
Well, it’s about time it warmed up, right? The yo-yo weather of spring into summer has left most of us on our toes. It looks like we might *finally* be past *most* cool temperatures. (Though not all.) Stay vigilant and check the weather frequently! Here are our top six tips for successful gardening as we transition from spring to summer….
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Seed Starting Tips & Essentials
While we continue to ship soil, seed starting mix, and other amendments to gardeners sheltering in place, at our place we’re starting so many seeds for the veggie garden right now! It feels like each seed planted is a small act of hope for the future. Seeing them emerge from the soil just gives you that little kid jumping up…
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Get Your Garden Beds Ready for Spring
So, it’s been a long winter and a chaotic spring and you’re probably itching to get out in the garden to start planting. Depending upon where you live, you may be seeing signs of spring already, with trees budding out and new life pushing up through the soil. If not, it’s coming! You’ve got your seeds, seedlings, and garden center…
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How to Put Your Garden to Bed for the Winter
Whether you’re tucking your garden beds in for their long winter nap or getting them ready for a season of cool-weather gardening, there are a few steps for you to take to ensure maximum productivity now or in spring. When temperatures start dropping, it’s time to clear clutter, tidy up what is left, store the things you won’t need until…
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