Expert Plant & Gardening Advice | Faddegon’s Nursery, Inc. – Latham, NY
Welcome to our convenient Plant Advice hub at Faddegon’s Nursery, Inc. You will find valuable tips, guides, and resources to help your plants thrive! At Faddegon’s Nursery, we believe that a successful garden starts with the right knowledge. That’s why we’ve curated a library of expert advice to guide you through every step of your gardening projects, from planting and care to pest control and seasonal maintenance.
June Garden Tips
Posted on Monday, June 1, 2026
Great tips for working in the garden this month!
Growing Potatoes From Seeds
Posted on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Growing Potatoes From Seed Growing potatoes is surprisingly easy! While growing them direct in the garden seems perfect, and will provide the largest yield- know that it will require some serious digging around harvest time. Growing in a bag is the easiest way to go for beginners, just make sure you pick an appropriatley sized [...]
Starting a Veggie Garden from Seed
Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2026
Let’s Get Growing! It’s time to get growing! March in Zone 6a is veggie garden prep season. While the weather is unpredictable, luckily spring is inevitable. If you’re growing from seed, now is the right time to start planning and planting. For specific instructions and timing, it is always best to check your individual seed [...]
Container Care for Annuals
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2025
As warmer weather approaches, make sure to check your container plants!
Seeds: Growing Annuals from Seed
Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2025
Growing vegetables, flowers, and ornamental annuals from seed is not difficult, particularly with the advancements in products available today. Satisfying? You bet! Get started by planting indoors during the early spring and watch your little sprouts take root and grow! Materials Needed Seeds: Be sure to read seed packages carefully as plants will vary [...]
Fertilize in Early Spring
Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025
Jump Start Your Gardens in Spring! In late March or early April, after the snow has melted, cast Espoma Organic Plant Tone fertilizer on gardens before, or immediately after, the foliage starts to emerge. This will encourage strong root growth and development. Apply by sprinkling onto the soil around the drip line. It is good [...]
Fruit tree Planting & Care Tips
Posted on Sunday, January 5, 2025
Once you’ve selected your fruiting tree, there are a few things that are essential to know… Location Three considerations are important in choosing a spot for your tree: Sun – Fruit trees need at least a half day of sun. Soil – Soil must be well-drained and fertile. Heavy clay soil must be amended before [...]
Raised Beds – Soil Needs
Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024
Make short work of figuring out how much soil you need.
Containers: Quick Tips for building
Posted on Saturday, December 7, 2024
Tips for building a great container planting: It seems obvious but bears mentioning. Select plants that have the same sunlight requirements! Traditional container gardens call for the tallest plant in the middle, medium sized plants around the tall plant, and shortest or cascading plants on the edges. Looking for design inspiration? Proven Winners has loads [...]
Winterizing Your Perennials
Posted on Sunday, December 1, 2024
Learn how to put perennials to bed for the winter