Best Blooms for Long Island Gardening

April showers bring May flowers! And on Long Island, there’s no such thing as a short supply of rain! We live in such a humid climate, that growing a garden couldn’t be easier. Here is a list of plants and flowers that thrive in our environment:

Sweetbay Magnolia - These 3 inch creamy white lemon-scented blooms look beautiful in summer and require lots of water - perfect for spring showers on the Island.

Snowdrop Anemone - These creamy white and yellow flowers do best in full sun or in a partly shaded area where the soil is well-drained. They grow about 6 to 12 inches wide and are perfect for brightening up your yard.

Tulip - These playful pink blooms are what define spring! Many gardens in the northeast region include a patch of tulips, which grow best in the bright sun and lots of precipitation.

Redbud - These flowers photograph extremely well, especially in springtime! Although they start displaying their famous pink color in as early as March, it’s still not too late to grow these beautiful trees!

Green-and-Gold - These yellow blooms blossom early in spring and through the summer. They also happen to be a native New York plant, making it ideal for humid and sunny summertime climates.

Lilac - The scent of lilacs are undoubtedly one of the most pleasant around this time of year! These 20 foot tall shrubs are healthiest in full sun and well-drained soil.

Once you know which blooms to grow this season, you’ll need to make sure your sprinkler systems are working properly - and that’s where we come in! Call Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter at 718-514-7145 for a thorough sprinkler system inspection today!