Pruning Thinning is the removal of crossing branches with a goal to increase air circulation. This helps reduce fungal issues or damage from rubbing branches A common mistake that people make is cutting the young suckers at the base of multi-stem shrubs such as lilacs and viburnums. To correct and [...]
Tree Pruning Weight reduction: the goal with this type of pruning is to shorten the length of heavy, overextended branches. By selectively removing branch material from the outer canopy, it decreases leverage, wind resistance, and the strain on the branch unions, preventing breakage. The 3 D’s: this is the rule [...]
Pruning Standards Broccolo staff uses specific terminology to best communicate our goals for each type of plant. Click here to learn about several types of shrub pruning that we offer, and if you can believe it, this is a watered-down version! We have removed much of the detail that we [...]
What is the big deal about moths? They create Extraordinary Caterpillars and are critical to our ecosystem. It’s all over the News!WHAM Channel 13 WROC-Channel 8 Designate no-mow areas. Plant wildflowers. We planted last fall, and look at it now. Get closer, and you will see the flower buds are [...]
Happy Father’s Day! Tools, Cars, & Gardening experience all in 1 place for Dads and their families to enjoy on Sunday, Father’s Day from 9-3.Special Touch Bakery Pie and Coffee available. When you work with Broccolo we are early adapters of sustainable landscaping and cutting-edge practices that make sense and [...]
Ready and Waiting We may be running low but our quality of annuals look fresher than ever. You are not too late! We take great care to make sure whatever you need is thriving and ready for you. Visit B-Friendly Farm and Gardens at:2755 Penfield Rd. Penfield, NY 14450 PS: [...]
It’s all about the Birds. A transition from lawn to park in less than 1 year.Avid birder and NYS Naturalist, Carmen Gumina is a professional photographer and is on a mission to create a wildlife habitat at his new suburban home. His home is in a new subdivision landscape with [...]
Broccolo Moisture Manager Treatment! (now is the time to schedule for this if your lawn burns out easily) Moisture Manager is a granular application that is done prior to the heat of the summer to lock in moisture and reduce watering. Moisture Manager uses soil moisture management technology to maintain [...]
Happy Memorial Day! Garden Center Open All Weekend Closed at 12 on Monday Veggies / Annuals / Hanging Baskets / Bulk Mulch Some plants are literally jumping off the bench. These bright colored violas are commonly called Johnny Jump-ups. They not only brighten your perennial garden, but they are also [...]
Invasives – What and How? Our team has a combined 140 years of experience in the green industry. While we do each have our own specialties, we collaborate as a team to offer our clients a balance of strengths. We work hard to listen to our clients goals to find [...]