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Ready to give your home and garden a fresh fall look? Check out this video packed with seasonal inspiration for fall containers and decorating! Follow along as eight containers are refreshed with evergreens, pansies, ornamental kale, ferns and other seasonal favorites, then head indoors for a simple and beautiful fall mantle makeover. It’s full of […]

Fall is a great time to make a few simple changes that can help support birds, pollinators and other beneficial wildlife through the colder months. As flowers fade and temperatures cool, the garden can continue to provide food, shelter and habitat long after summer is over. At Copia Home & Garden in South Salem, NY, […]

Summer growth can make a landscape feel full and finished. Once fall arrives and flowers begin to fade, leaves start to drop and perennials settle down for the season, the structure of the garden becomes much easier to see. At Copia Home & Garden in South Salem, NY, fall is a great time to step […]

Take a final stroll through the garden and see which annuals truly stood up to the summer heat! Discover standout performers, container lessons, helpful maintenance tips, and what worked, and what didn’t, this growing season.

By late summer, even a beautiful landscape can start looking a little tired. Annuals may be fading, some perennials have finished blooming, and weeks of summer weather can leave garden beds looking less polished than they did earlier in the season. The good news is that you don’t need a complete garden makeover. A little […]

As fall settles into New York, it’s tempting to grab the pruners and clean every perennial bed down to the ground. But a perfectly tidy garden isn’t always the healthiest garden. Some perennials benefit from fall cleanup, while others are better left standing through winter. Knowing what to cut and what to leave can help […]

Spring may get most of the attention when it comes to gardening, but September offers another excellent opportunity to improve your landscape. Cooler temperatures combined with soil that is still warm from summer create favorable conditions for planting many trees and larger shrubs. For homeowners around South Salem and the surrounding New York area, fall […]

Labor Day may signal the unofficial end of summer, but it definitely doesn’t mean the end of gardening season! September is one of the best months to plant in New York. Cooler temperatures make working outdoors more comfortable, while warm soil gives new plants an excellent opportunity to establish strong roots before winter. Instead of […]

As August arrives in New York’s Hudson Valley, pollinators are still hard at work visiting flowers and gathering nectar before the growing season winds down. By choosing plants that continue blooming into fall, you can enjoy weeks of beautiful color while providing an important food source for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. A […]

By August, even the most beautiful container gardens can begin to look a little tired. Weeks of blooming, frequent watering, and summer heat can leave annuals stretched, faded, and in need of a little attention. The good news is you don’t have to start from scratch. With a few simple maintenance tasks, you can revive […]

August is the perfect time to start planning for the beauty of fall. While your summer garden is still thriving, now is when savvy gardeners begin preparing for the next season. Shopping early gives you the best selection of colorful plants, trees, shrubs, and bulbs while allowing plenty of time to refresh your landscape before […]

Late summer is the perfect time to refresh your landscape before the arrival of fall. A few simple tasks now can restore color, improve plant health, and prepare your garden for the next season. Use this checklist to keep your garden looking its best. ✓ Water Deeply Give plants a thorough soaking instead of frequent […]