From Business: Founded in 1853, Hicks Nurseries is celebrating a 160-year family tradition of helping gardeners of all abilities grow the plants they love to make their homes and lives more…

"Best nursery around hands down! Great prices and helpful employees! I will never go anywhere else :)"

From Business: Long Island Compost is a family-owned business that produces all of its products at its composting farm on Long Island. It offers an earth-friendly alternative to the disposal…

From Business: Phalen s Power Equipment specializes in servicing and selling landscaping supplies and equipment. Based in Westbury, N.Y., the company serves the needs of Long Island…

"I enjoy the convenience of shopping in Hicks for location, plant container sizes ie.smaller tropicals, perennials and annuals that I am unable to match elsewhere in quality.…"

"They were very helpful. A nice, local company that stands behind their products. Very knowledgeable. Nice plant material. They also do very nice landscape installations. I…"

"Love Rich, Mike and staff. The staff is very knowledgeable and the customer service is always great. I wouldn't shop anywhere else."

From Business: Established in 1929, Atlantic Nursery and Garden Shop Inc. is a full-service nursery, garden center and gift shop. Based in Freeport, N.Y., the firm provides tropical plants,…

"a local favorite did a nice job on our funeral very professional..."