Stone terraces and pool landscape built by Perennial Gardens in Westchester
Sean Alvarez

Design, drawings and permits usually take several months before construction starts. Here is how to count back from spring.

Field Notes

Peonies established in a Westchester garden
Plant Care

Peony Planting & Care in Northern Westchester

By Augie Alvarez

How to plant and care for peonies in Northern Westchester — herbaceous, tree, and Itoh varieties, plus timing and placement from Perennial Gardens.

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Flowering perennial garden with stone border
Plant Care

Deer-Resistant Perennials for Bedford & Northern Westchester

By Augie Alvarez

A horticultural guide to deer-resistant perennials for Bedford and northern Westchester — reliable varieties and design palette from Perennial Gardens.

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Blue lacecap hydrangea in a Westchester garden
Plant Care

Hydrangea Care in Zone 7a: Pruning, Soil, and Varieties

By Augie Alvarez

A horticultural guide to hydrangea care in Westchester Zone 7a — pruning by variety, soil, and cultivar selection from Perennial Gardens Bedford.

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Mother's Day flower arrangement from Perennial Gardens, available for early order delivery in Westchester
Floral Design

Mother's Day Flowers in Westchester: Early Order Guide

By Tim McVey

A Westchester florist's early-order guide for Mother's Day flowers — timing, varieties, delivery windows, and custom arrangements from Perennial Gardens.

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Holiday greens arrangement from Perennial Gardens, available for Westchester delivery
Seasonal

Holiday Greens & Wreath Orders: Timeline & Options

By Tim McVey

A Westchester florist's guide to holiday greens, wreaths, and decorations — timing, material, and custom options from Perennial Gardens Bedford.

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Dahlia and garden rose wedding centerpiece showing seasonal honesty in floral design by Perennial Gardens
Weddings

What Wedding Florists Won't Tell You About Out-of-Season Flowers

By Tim McVey

The honest case against out-of-season wedding flowers — what imports cost, how they perform, and what substitutes work. From Perennial Gardens Bedford.

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Peony and garden rose arrangement showing seasonal bloom comparison for weddings at Perennial Gardens
Weddings

Garden Rose vs. Peony: Choosing Your Wedding's Signature Bloom

By Tim McVey

Garden roses vs. peonies for weddings — character, season, varieties, and how to choose your signature bloom. From Perennial Gardens Bedford.

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Entrance urn arrangement for a Pound Ridge estate wedding, designed by Perennial Gardens Bedford
Floral Design

Wedding Florals Near Hedgerow, Pound Ridge: A Florist's Guide

By Tim McVey

Wedding and event florals for Hedgerow and private estates in Pound Ridge, NY — design approach, seasonal sourcing, and scope from Perennial Gardens.

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Glass urn with hydrangea ceremony arrangement at Crabtree's Kittle House, designed by Perennial Gardens
Weddings

Wedding Florals at Crabtree's Kittle House: A Florist's Guide

By Tim McVey

Crabtree's Kittle House wedding florals — historic Chappaqua venue approach, seasonal palette, and design considerations from Perennial Gardens Bedford.

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