Attract Butterflies to Your Garden with Liatris
Would you like to see more butterflies fluttering through your garden this summer? Based on what we’ve seen in our New Jersey trial gardens, it's...
flower gardening
Bartzella: The YELLOW Peony
Thinking about adding a new peony to your garden this year? With so many gorgeous varieties to choose from, it can be hard to pick a favorite. Here’s...
New Dahlias and a Sneak Peek at This Year's Cutting Garden
I know January is only 31 days long, but this year it seemed to last forever. Thankfully that cold and dreary month is in the rear view window and I...
The Perfect Pair: Daffodils and Hostas
Daffodils in bloom means that spring has arrived and warmer days are just ahead. I love seeing these cheery yellow, orange and white blossoms popping up all...
Types of Dahlias: Flower Styles and Sizes
Dahlias make it easy to keep your garden colorful from late summer through fall. As other annuals and perennials are starting to fade, dahlias are just...
Midsummer Update from Our Trial Garden
For Longfield Gardens, home is New Jersey, known as the Garden State. Our offices and warehouse are located in the eastern side of the state, less than...
Fertilizer Basics -- Why and How to Feed Your Plants
Plants that are well fed are healthier, more pest and disease resistant, and produce bigger, better crops of flowers and fruit. As gardeners, we need to...
How to Extend the Peony Season
The peony is one of America's best-loved perennials. Luckily, it is also one of the easiest to grow. These robust, shrub-like plants bloom for...
Planting Dahlias in Your Vegetable Garden
One thing all dahlia lovers have in common is a shortage of growing space. No matter how big your garden is, there are always more must-have dahlia...