Kulak's Nursery and Landscaping. 1615 Route 146, Rexford, NY 12148. 518.399.2404. www.kulaksnursery.com. Check out this beautiful nursery featuring terrific perennials, annuals, roses, shrubs, trees, gift items, plus bulk compost, mulch, topsoil. Neat seasonal items including vegetable plants, pumpkins, gourds, Christmas trees and wreaths plus pottery, furniture and more. Don't miss out on what others have discovered to be a super gardening resource in the Rexford area.

Pondside Gardens. 660 Van Patten Road, Duanesburg, NY 12056. 518.895.2880. This spectacular field grown perennial business features large, top size plants and daylilies. Laurie Meyers opened this nursery in 2002 and enthusiastic gardeners have been enjoying "the goodies" ever since.  Pondside Gardens, conveniently located just off the Thruway, I88 and rt20, is only 15 min from Guilderland and Schenectady and only 20 minutes from Albany. It's a gorgeous property with....you guessed it.....a beautiful pond!  For more info, check out their web site at www.pondside-gardens.com

Equinox Valley Nursery. Route 7A, Manchester, VT. (802) 362-2610. Let me start by saying WOW!  This family owned and operated nursery features 17 greenhouses, extensive tree and shrub selections, an outstanding dwarf conifer collection, 1,000 perennial varieties, the most unusual annuals, tropical conservatory, unique gardener's gift shoppe, display gardens, and exceptional landscaping services. Go see for yourself why they've been featured in Yankee, VT. Life, The New Yorker, Vermont & Stratton Magazines and Across the Fence Educational TV! Then you will say WOW too.  www.equinoxvalleynursery.com. 
 
Oligny's Country Gardens. 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. 518.745.7604.  www.olignys.com.What an amazing paradise of beautiful field grown perennials for great prices. They specialize in rare and unusual plants.  A MUST visit from anywhere! They also offer fresh cut flowers, dried florals, culinary herbs, garden antiques & collectibles.  New in 2008 is their new garden shop that offers gardening supplies and other gardening treasures. 

Shades of Green. Wynne Trowbridge, 2036 Cook Road, Charlton, NY 12019. 518.882.5433.  www.lotsahosta.com.   Check out this delightful nursery that offers a neat selection of tenderly cared for perennials and over 200 varieties of hostas. Discover super companion perennials for shady gardens. Wynne commands an incredible knowledge of perennials and looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm with you.  We will probably bump into each other when you are there!

Patroon Nursery 500 West Sand Lake Road (Rte 150), Wynantskill, NY 12198. 518.283.3807. Patroon Nursery is a family-run garden center that specializes in information and friendly advice as much as in quality plants! They offer hundreds of varieties of perennials, a full line of annuals, hanging baskets and container plants, as well as premium locally grown shrubs and small trees. All of this is nestled in a rustic, park-like setting. The staff is helpful, courteous, and eager to help you with your home landscaping.  For a great gardening experience visit Patroon Nursery where they consider your success to be their success, quality is never a question, and their customers become their friends.  Exit 8 off of I-90 - only minutes from anywhere in the Capital District.

Loomis Creek Nursery. 29 Van Deusen Road, Hudson, New York 12534 (518) 851-9801. This exceptional nursery run by Bob Hyland and Andrew Beckman is dedicated to growing, selling, and showcasing distinctive, cutting-edge garden plants to adventurous gardeners. I'm there and so should you be! The nursery offers over 600 different garden-worthy plants for sale and they continue to expand their line of exceptional shrubs for sun and shade borders. Learn more about this unique nursery that is located only 30 miles south of Albany by visiting their web sit at www.loomiscreek.com.

Balet Flowers and Design. 5041 Nelson Avenue Ext., Malta, NY. 518.584.8555. info@baletflowers.com  A fun, family-run flower farm and greenhouse business that offers annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, hanging baskets and more. They sell eye-catching fragrant bouquets, seasonal wreaths, and arrangements. They also create elegant and unique floral designs for weddings and other special events. A flowery 'wonderland' sure to please! It's no wonder why Balet Flowers and Designs was featured in Country Gardens magazine in 2005. Check out their web site at www.baletflowers.com., or better yet, go see for yourself! 2008 open house dates:  May 9-11; May 16-18, May 23-26, May 30-June 1, June 6-8.

Wells Nursery, LLC.  2557 Van Vranken Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12308. 518.346.5104. www.WellsNurseryLLC.com. WOW..you'll catch your breath when you see 8 acres of landscape products ranging from perennials, roses, trees, shrubs, mulches, sod, paving and wall stone and so much more. This family-run business has transformed what used to be an ugly cement factory into an incredible, full-service nursery. A must visit.

Faddegon's Nursery. 1140 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110. 518.785.6726. www.faddegons.com. An elegant nursery and gift shop sure to have you in awe on each visit. Extensive collection of perennials, shrubs, trees, tools, statuary, jewelry and so much more. You will find some outstanding and unusual plants here that are seldom seen elsewhere. Fun Garden Club saves you money with super deals on ever-changing specials.

Toadflax Nursery, LLC. 447 Saratoga Road, S. Glens Falls, NY 12803. (Rt. 9 between S. Glens Falls and Exit 17). 518.793.2886. www.toadflaxnursery.com.. "Dedicated to the Art of Gardening", a garden center for all of your gardening and gift giving needs. Outstanding landscaping services grounded in EXCELLENCE! Plus look for a whole new selection of exciting and interesting perennials in 2008

Brookside Nursery. 824 Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 518.885.6500. A superior design-and-build company! They know how to design for the nitty-gritty details of building and how to build to the artistry of the design. They're dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each customer, from small patios, gardens and trees, to the implementation of large master plans, including driveways, retaining walls, extensive plantings, ponds and waterfalls. They also have an extensive collection of shrubs, trees, annuals, and perennials. Take a virtual tour of their garden center on their web site www.brooksidenursery.com. .

Mead's Nursery. 361 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. 518.792.6533. What a topnotch, full service nursery for outstanding perennials, shrubs, container plants and more. They must have one of the most incredible selections of perennials in this area. I felt like I was in a gourmet candy shop - I couldn't stop loading my wagon. They also sell Toro lawnmowers (and service these as well), Brown Jordan outdoor furniture, Ducane grills, and much more!

Decker's Landscaping & Nursery 1632 Main Street, Pattersonville, NY 12137.  www.thepondpeople.net. 518.887.5552.  Here is THE place to go if you are looking for ponds and waterfalls….although they are also a full service nursery with an extensive design and installation department! They have six gorgeous display ponds on site and stock a large assortment of aquatic plants, fish and other water garden materials. Plus they carry an extensive line of perennials, shrubs, trees, annuals…you name it! Start dreaming and then make your dreams come true with a visit.

Windflower Gardens.  161 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills, NY.  (518) 399-1575.  Windflower Gardens, owned by Lydia Hinds and Tom Dushane, opened in 2006 and continues to build an inventory of great plants. They sell annuals, perennials (both potted and field grown), hanging baskets and mums. They usually open around Mother's Day weekend but folks should call first to confirm the date. For all of you who were fans of Smalltown Perennials when it was in operation, this is the same property and coming back into its former glory!

Landscaping, Arborists, Tree & Stump Removal, and Maintenance Companies

Horticulture Unlimited Landscaping.  963 Rt.9W, Selkirk, NY 12158. 518-767-2004. www.hortunlimited.com.  Expert professional AWARD WINNING landscape design and installation to make your landscape a showcase!  Brian Herrington and his group offer design, installation, construction and maintenance services.  Waterfalls, ponds, lawn and sod installation, and beautiful stonework are just some of their handiwork.  Check out their fantastic web site that shows before and after pictures.  You'll be amazed!

Greenspire Landscaping. Clifton Park, NY 12065. 518.383.8373. www.greenspirelandscaping.com.   Looking for a topnotch, classic landscaping firm that can make your dreams become a reality? Then call Jerome at Greenspire who specializes in customized patios, retaining walls, ornamental ponds, landscape design, and more! Capital regions largest installers of concrete stone and tiles, Roman cobble pavers and techo-bloc wall systems. A landscaper in high demand for all the right reasons!

Tom Mullan Tree & Stump Removal. 518-584-7259. Tom and his great crew did tree work for Perennially Yours in 2007 and we were thrilled with his work. And after all of his thorough work at a great price, he left our property even cleaner than it was before he came. Thank you Tom! He has many repeat customers, including Perennially Yours! Give him a call to learn why.

Savior Tree. Albany, NY 12208. saviortree@aol.com  518-454-0036. Eugenia Wade is a certified Nursery Professional, licensed pesticide applicator and tree expert that has been protecting the environment for 18 years. She is passionate about protecting trees! Eugenia uses the unique Arbor Systems method that uses a needle to inject the required treatment under the bark versus drilling holes into the tree. This protects trees against diseases and insects without the trauma of drilling. She is referred by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Voorheesville for her quality work and expertise. Give her a call to learn more about this innovative approach or check out her web site, www.savior-tree.com.

Native Landscaping & Tree Service. 1734 Vley Road, Scotia 12302. 518-377-3452. Don Jefts is a skilled tree professional and arborist who has been in the tree care industry for over twenty years. He is a member of the New York State Arborist Association, International Society of Arbor Culture, and is a ISA certified arborist. His specialty is moving and planting large trees but he also offers other services including corrective pruning & cabling, and deep root feeding. Because he is a small, privately run business, he can offer start to finish, personal guidance to both residential and commercial clients, a quality lost by some of the larger regional tree care businesses. Give him a call today to learn more about how he can help with your tree care needs!

Creative Greenery Landscape Maintenance Services. 1552 Helderberg Avenue, Schenectady, New York 12306. 518-301-0005.www.creativegreenery.info. Jay and his trained crew will keep your landscaping looking outstanding. They provide lawn care; edging; mulching; hedge pruning; spring, mid-season and fall cleanups; as well as other services. Jay started Creative Greenery three years ago after working for other landscape businesses. His client base continues to build each year as returning customers tell others of his quality work. Give him a call for a free estimate of how he can make your property look like a showcase and save you time and headaches in the process.

Sources for Sod, Natural Stone, Compost, Mulches and Topsoil 
(bulk - sold by the cubic yard)

Coast of Maine. 145 Newbury Street, Portland, ME.  207-879-0002.   A company dedicated to organic lawn and garden care. Based out of Portland, Maine, Coast of Maine is headed by Pete Bottomley, a man passionate about providing homeowners and businesses cost-effective alternatives for growing beautiful, healthy, disease and pest resistant plants. Pete was featured in a recent issue of People, Places & Plants magazine for his company's mission and quality products. Their expanding line of organically certified soils, compost, fertilizers and mulches represents real environmental win-wins. For the eighth year in a row Coast of Maine has won People, Places & Plants magazine's Readers' Choice Award as New England's Favorite Compost, Soil or Fertilizer. Thankfully, Maine gardeners are not the only ones to benefit from Coast Of Maine's great products; they ship to garden centers around the Northeast. To learn more about Coast of Maine and to locate a garden center near you that carries their products, visit www.coastofmaine.com.  As of February 2007, Faddegons Nursery and Toadflax Nursery carry their products. And, if your local garden center doesn't carry their products, ask them to contact Pete at 1-800-345-9315.

Mariaville Peat Co. 11814 Mariaville Road, Pattersonville, NY 12137. 518.864.5380. Mariaville Peat offers the most wonderful selection of soil blend mixes, peat humus and compost available anywhere. Perennially Yours has been using their "Perennial Mix" topsoil in our flower gardens for years with knockout results. You get a super product with dependable results. Just try it and see for yourselves!

Mapleview Farm. Dale King, 506 Hop City Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 518.885.5829. Looking for some wonderful compost to improve your soil or to apply as a mulch to your garden or vegetable beds? Then check out this family-run farm that produces their own special blend of composted horse manure. Dale also sells outstanding topsoil and a topsoil/compost mix .  All are sold at terrific bulk rates.  Great products for great prices. 

Zwack's Decorative Stone. Dave Zwack, 36 Zwack Lane, Voorheesville, NY 12186. 518.765.3606. Do you want to add incredible natural beauty to your property? Then Dave's premium grade fossil rock and weathered limestone ledge rock are a MUST for your landscape. They have natural edges, are not machine cut or quarried, and are loaded with fossils. They frame your beds with an unsurpassed beauty!

Lawn and Garden Irrigation, Indoor and Outdoor Water Features

Green Conscience Organic Lawn Care.  Karen Totino, 311 Morning Kill Run, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.www.green-conscience.com  karen@green-conscience.com 518-884-9464 or (cell) 573-6846. Karen and her crew are dedicated to creating healthy lawns the organic way! Her consulting and lawn care business will transform the way you care for your lawn. You CAN have a beautiful lawn that is also safe for your children, pets and the surrounding environment.

Bio-Fusion Designs. Clifton Park. (518) 527-0426. Eric Czerw is a genius in creating "living Art" custom designed aquarium, pond, and botanical water features inside or outside your home. You heard me right. He can build these state of the art aquariums in your home. Gosh, you'll think you are visiting Sea World! He can work with your builder, interior designer, or one on one with you to create an unsurpassed masterpiece. Eric was a featured vendor for the 2007 Showcase of Homes in Saratoga County. To learn more about this incredible artwork, visit his web site at www.bio-fusiondesigns.com  or give him a call.

Garden Gift Stores, Indoor & Outdoor Garden Decor, Landscape Design School & more

Genevieve's Home and Garden Decor. Christi & Spencer Tacy, 55 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 518.885.7276. WOW! Great home decor pieces and giftware. I love their extensive Willow Tree angel collection.  Many charming and unique garden decorations for indoors and out including must-have antique iron furniture, hanging baskets, frames and more!  Many items have a delightful garden theme BUT you can also find terrific furniture items, armoires, and more. Special orders accepted.  www.genevieveshomeandgarden.com.