The Best Landscape Practices

The Best Landscape Practices

7 Steps to Happy Plants
#1. Choose the right plant
Shade or full sun? Wet tolerant or dry tolerant? Deer resistant, fast-growing, or black-walnut tolerant? Picking the right plant for your conditions is the number one secret to gardening success. At Victoria Gardens we know what plants work in all varieties of conditions. We can help you choose the right plant for the right spot!

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Nursery Tour Video: A Moment of Zen

Nursery Tour Video: A Moment of Zen

Victoria Gardens is located in Rosendale, NY on the corner of Rt 213 and Cottekill Road. We are a fully stocked plant nursery, garden center, and garden gift shop.

At Victoria Gardens you will find a selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that are chosen specifically for our area and for our customers most frequently voiced problems: deer, dry soil, wet spots, and shady areas.

Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect combinations, so you only have to plant once!

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The 5 Most Important Things I Learned From 30 Years in Business.

The 5 Most Important Things I Learned From 30 Years in Business.

I have been in the business of gardening for 30 years and I have retained many of the same clients over the years even as my business has evolved and changed. One set of clients that I have known since the beginning just moved for the third time, hiring me to once again help them transform their new property into “home.” Recently, I was lucky enough to work on a large garden expansion for another set of clients who last summer joyfully celebrated their wedding right in their own newly enhanced backyard. They trusted me to make their garden into something spectacular.

Getting to know my clients, building a relationship, and gaining their respect and trust are some of the most gratifying parts of my business.

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Before and After: A (New) Warm Welcome

Before and After: A (New) Warm Welcome

“I cannot say enough good things about the amazing landscape Victoria Gardens created at our home. It is a complete transformation. Victoria’s eye for recreating our entrance was spot on. The landscape now completes the approach to our door.

Bob started coming in through the new entrance instead of the garage and said “I love walking in this way”!

Victoria and her team are top notch in my book!”

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Using Textures in the Garden

Using Textures in the Garden

Using Textures in the Garden: Many people focus on flowers when they think about what they want in their garden, but flowering perennials often only bloom for a couple weeks to a couple months Choosing plants for the color and texture of the foliage is the best way to create drama and interest all season long.

Victoria talks about three different vignettes, where color and texture are the stars, not just the supporting cast.

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