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.

Olsen's Hardware and Garden Center, 1900 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands. (518) 475-9483.  This is a full service garden center and hardware supply store.  I always swerve into their parking lot whenever I am even NEAR the Slingerlands area.  A few of my prized shrubs and perennials have come from Olsoen's, including a stunning variegated Aralia.  They also sell a wide variety of bulk mulches, including Freedom Organics, a superior soil amendment and mulch. 

Oligny's Country Gardens. 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. 518.745.7604.  www.olignys.com. What an amazing paradise. They specialize in quality field and container grown plants.  Their selection of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs will set your garden apart from the rest.  A MUST visit from anywhere!  They also offer culinary herbs, vegetable plugs and fresh cut flowers.  Also check out their garden shop that offers gardening supplies and other gardening treasures.  

Garden Time Garden Center. 652 Quaker Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. 518.793.8555. www.gardentimeinc.com. This huge garden center offers a tremendous selection of perennials in a number of different container sizes. You'll also find many annuals, roses, shrubs, trees, supplies for water ponds, patio furniture, sprinkler systems and more. And check out their gazebo gallery as well as their line of classic Amish sheds and barns available in a range of colors and styles. Worth a drive from anywhere!

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!

Balet Flowers and Design. 5041 Nelson Avenue Ext., Malta, NY. 518.584.8555. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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! Please call for their special spring 2009 open houses!

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.

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.

Rosewood Gardens.  2309 Route 67, West Charlton, NY.  (518) 275-1800.  Rosewood Gardens is a delightful nursery, specializing in cottage perennials and a huge collection of David Austin Roses.  Joanne Strevy, the owner, has a gifted touch for creating gorgeous English gardens and sharing her passion with others.  Her plant inventory is lush and well priced.    For more about this special nursery, visit www.VisitRosewoodGardens.com. 
   
Binley Florist & Garden Center. 773 Quaker Road, Glens Falls, NY 12804.  518. 793.9603.  www.binleyflorist.com. Binley's is a family-owned business in operation since 1893 and is the largest grower of plants in the region, with over 23 greenhouses.  They offer an extensive collection of perennials, roses, herbs, houseplants, tropicals, garden products, gifts and of course, exquisite cut flowers and floral arrangements.  

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. .

George's Market. 240 Wade Road Ext., Latham, NY 12110. 518.785.0031. www.georges-market.com. George's Market has built a brand new, state-of-the-art garden center across from Target in Latham. They are still the same wonderful family-owned business but now they have a showcase facility. They are offering an expanded line of perennials plus many tropicals as well fresh fruits, vegetables, annuals, trees and shrubs, cut flowers & more.  They also offer compost and mulches by teh cubic yard, delivered.

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. I found a pink Schizophragma flowering vine there -  a very unique specimen that can handle less than full sun and flowers June into July.  Heck, the name alone is a draw.  They also sell Toro lawnmowers (and service these as well), Brown Jordan outdoor furniture, Ducane grills, and much more!

Proven Winners www.provenwinners.com Proven Winners is the leading brand of high quality flowering plants in North America, sold under the Proven Winners name. The goals of Proven Winners are to introduce the best, most unique, high performing plants, to produce them under the highest quality standards, and to market the plants innovatively. Proven Winners plants are unsurpassed in terms of flowering, growth habit, disease resistance, and garden performance. Check out their informative web site for more details.

Landscapers, Garden Maintenance Services, Arborists, Organic Products, Irrigation and more

The Espoma Company www.espoma.com The Espoma Company has been the pioneer in natural gardening solutions. From their leading organic plant food, Plant-Tone� and Holly-tone�, to their new Espoma Organic Potting Mixes, they provide the most extensive selection of natural organic products that work in harmony with nature to grow beautiful lawns & gardens, preserve natural resources, and make a safer world for future generations. Perennially Yours has long used Espoma products with outstanding results. To learn more about Espoma products and to sign up for their free Espoma Organic Club e-newsletter filled with gardening ideas, advice and information, visit their web site at www.espoma.com.

Luster Leaf Products  www.lusterleaf.com Established in 1957 in Atlanta, GA, Luster Leaf Products. has grown to be North America�s leader in electronic and chemical soil testers for the home gardener. In an effort to provide products for successful gardening, Luster Leaf continues to grow and change, offering a diverse group of products for indoor and outdoor gardening. Luster Leaf offers seed sowing aids, plant identification labels and ties, soil meters, soil testers (Rapitest) and mosses, and continues with a profuse selection of plant supports and garden d�cor. Whether looking for a solution for drooping dahlias, or just fed-up with poor results in the flower bed, Luster Leaf�s product selection can help.

Liquid Fence www.liquidfence.com Liquid Fence is an amazing company that manufactures outstanding products for keeping your perennials, shrubs, evergreens and edibles protected from munching critters. Their products are eco-friendly and can also be used on fruit and vegetables. Deer, rabbits, moles, dogs, cats, snakes, armadillas and others will be turned aside by Liquid Fences targeted products. Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent, the #1 best selling product in its category, is the environmentally safe and biodegradable solution to all your deer and rabbit problems. Best of all, this easy-to-use, long lasting spray is family and pet friendly so you can use it worry-free. They're so confident that this product is completely safe and effective, they back it up with a written 100% money-back guarantee. For more about their products and gardening tips, visit their info-packed web site and be sure to sign up for their helpful e-newsletter while you're there.

Neptune's Harvest  www.neptunesharvest.com. Neptune's Harvest is a division of Ocean Crest Seafoods Inc., a premier wholesale fish and seafood company. Prior to starting Neptune's Harvest, 70% of the fish (inedible parts) was brought out on fishing boats and dumped back to the sea. Ocean Crest Seafoods and Neptune's Harvest, in conjunction with the state of Massachusetts and local universities, developed a process that changed an environmental hazard into an environmental benefit, the result being Neptune's Harvest liquid fish fertilizer. Neptune's Harvest produces many other fertilizers including seaweed, crab shells, kelp meal, insect repellants and more.  

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!

Indigo Iris Garden Design. Schuylerville, NY  (518) 429-6461. www.indigoirisgardendesign.com Nancy Knapik and her team specialize in keeping your garden looking great.  They offer a customized service to meet your individual garden needs regarding perennials, annuals, installation, renovation, design and maintenance.  Let them do the work while you enjoy your garden!

Savior Tree. Albany, NY. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 518-454-0036. Eugenia Wade is a certified Nursery Professional, licensed pesticide applicator and tree expert who has been protecting the environment for more than 20 years. She is passionate about protecting trees! Eugenia uses the unique Arbor Systems method which 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 consequences of drilling or spraying. 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.


Tom Mullan Tree & Stump Removal. 518-584-7259. www.tommullantreeservice.com. 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.

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!

Saratoga Organics & Hydroponic Supply. 38 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. (518) 885-2005. A GREAT mom and pop organic and hydroponic store run by Chris and Gail Estrada. They offer organic fertilizers, natural pesticides, horticultural HID lighting systems, hydroponic hobby systems, complete hydroponic nutrients and indoor gardening accessories, and more. You can buy these environmentally-friendly products at their store or on-line. For more information, check out their web site at  www.saratogaorganics.com.

Pro Tech Automatic Lawn Sprinklers. 59 Exchange Street, Albany, NY 12205. 518.489.3260.  www.protechlawnsprinklers.com Solve all of your watering needs with this top-notch company. Pro Tech installed the irrigation system for Perennially Yours almost 10 years ago and we couldn't be happier. They have also done a lot of work on the campus of Union College where their system receives rave reviews as well.  An outstanding company with great products and service.  Give them a call for an onsite estimate today!  

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


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 Home & Garden. 33 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-306-5196 (p) 518-306-5183(f) www.green-conscience.com.  Karen Totino has switched from her great organic lawn care business to a new, thriving enterprise.  Her new store, Green Conscience Home & Garden, features sustainable building materials for home renovations as well as interesting garden items. Eco-friendly products include flooring, interior finishes, window treatments, counter tops, architectural plywoods made from palm and bamboo and much more. Garden products include decorate planters, worm bins, organic fertilizers, kitchen composters, rain barrels, and more.   Check out Karen's web site or call the store at (518) 306-5196 for more information. Better yet, jump in the car and visit this green business dedicated to creating a healthy home without harming the environment.