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. 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! 

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.

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. 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! 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.

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. .

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.

George's Market. 240 Wade Road Ext., Latham, NY 12110. 518.785.0031. 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, Arborists, Organic Supply Companies, Teak Garden Furniture, Irrigation 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!

Saratoga Landscape Company. Dick Thayer, PO Box 4535, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 518.581.1413. www.saratogalandscape.com.Their goal is to help you create beautiful and useful outdoor spaces that are both soothing and comfortable. They offer creative solutions, courteous service and consistent quality. Winner of 2002, 2004 and 2006 Showcase of Homes Best Landscaping award! Dick is blessed with incredible talent and as a result his schedule fills up quickly. Call him now... Need I say more?

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!

Garden Masters 'Perennial Specialists with an English Accent'. Susie Kane-Kettlewell  is the person to call for 'American Gardens with a English Accent'. She is a perennial specialist and landscape designer who has a fabulous crew that provide installations, renovations and maintenance services. Why don't you treat yourself, a family member or elderly friend to a few magic hours of Weed Wizardry, then sit back and enjoy the results.  Give her a call at (518) 791-4113 or email susiekanekettlewell@mac.com to schedule a consultation.

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. 

Savior Tree. Albany, NY. saviortree@aol.com  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.

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!  

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!

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.

BOBBEX  www.bobbex.com.  BOBBEX is a family owned and operated company that has sold environmentally friendly products since 1989. Bob Ecsedy founded BOBBEX to help homeowners plagued by deer.  Nurserymen, master gardeners, and thousands of homeowners rely  upon BOBBEX to protect their landscapes and plantings from hungry deer.  BOBBEX repels through both odor and taste by using meat meal, fish oil, putrescent eggs, garlic and other naturally occurring ingredients to deter deer from browsing.  The company also has, BOBBEX-R, that helps protect plants from rabbits, chipmunks, voles, squirrels and groundhogs.  For more about all of their products and application instructions, visit their web site or call (800) 792-4449.

Bradfield Organics  www.bradfieldorganics.com This wholesale supplier of premium organic fertilizers for your lawn and garden is committed to helping you enjoy the life you've built through exceptional products and their promise to help preserve and protect the environment. Bradfield Organics had the unique privilege in 2007 to be chosen as the official fertilizer for the organic renovation of four acres of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Some of their GREAT products include Luscious Lawn Granulated Corn Gluten (9-0-0); All Purpose 5-5-5 that is great to jump-start perennial gardens in the spring; Pasture & Farm 4-1-4 for growing lush fruits and vegetables; and Tasty Tomato 3-3-3 for producing better tasting tomatoes. To locate a nursery near you that carries their products, please visit their web site.

Foxgloves   The Gloves You Love to Wear.  REALLY!  As a professional gardener that spends countless hours in gardens, I have not found a better pair of gloves.  I've had the original Foxgloves for years.  They're very form fitting and allow me to really FEEL the plant material while keeping my nails and hands clean.  Two new gloves are hitting the line-up for 2009.  A goatskin leather gauntlet  glove that is great for tackling roses or other tough jobs BUT is also soft and comfortable for routine garden tasks.  Another new addition is a glove with padded synthetic suede palms with reinforced fingertips.  A terrific all-purpose glove.  For more about Foxgloves and where you can purchase them, visit www.foxglovesinc.com

Goldteak  P.O. Box 187, Andover, MA (978) 258-5651 This amazing thirteen year-old company sells fine teak and mahogany garden furniture at great prices - 20% - 60% off competitor prices. I first saw their pieces at a garden trade show and I was sold on the craftsmanship and beauty. I now have two teak chairs and a table on my stone patio. Their lifetime warranty and customer service are equally impressive. Check them out at www.goldenteak.com  

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

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 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.

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.