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Long Island's Best Summer Festivals and Events
With its abundant beaches and vibrant boating culture, summer is when Long Island truly shines. On top of all of the permanent amenities and attractions available to locals, there are also countless special events happening in local communities from June to September. You won't be able to make it to all of them, so which ones are worth making time for? Keep reading to learn more about our real estate agents' top picks for Long Island summer events in 2025.
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Summer Ready: How to Create the Perfect Backyard Oasis on Long Island
When warm weather arrives on Long Island, backyards become more than just outdoor space. They turn into seasonal sanctuaries for relaxation, entertaining, and enjoying nature. Whether you're looking to enhance your Suffolk County home or upgrade your Nassau County property, creating a backyard oasis is the perfect summer project. With the right combination of landscaping, design, and local flair, you can transform your yard into a personal retreat that adds value and charm to your home.
Here's how to get started on building your perfect backyard oasis this sum...
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Spring Gardening: Long Island Garden Centers
Planning to grow the most beautiful garden on Long Island this spring? Local garden centers offer everything that you need to exercise that green thumb, whether you're shopping for plants, supplies, garden decorations, outdoor furniture, or even a helping hand designing your garden. Our real estate agents have more on 6 excellent Long Island garden centers for all of your spring gardening needs.
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Winter Gardening Hacks: Composting, Planning, and Planting Indoors
Most gardeners can't wait for spring to arrive to get started on their planting. You might not be able to speed up time, but you can make the most of these last few weeks of winter by doing some indoor planting. Many of our real estate agents have been starting their gardens early this way for years. Follow the tips below to discover what they've learned and how you can get your growing started this February.
- Start a Compost Bin
Compost is a gardener's best friend, offering all of the nutrients plants need for optimal growth. It's easy to make your own, but the process takes time. Get a head start by collecting all of your or...
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Summer Curb Appeal Tips
Summer is the ideal time to increase your home's wow factor with curb appeal since flowers are in bloom and plants, trees, and shrubs look lush and green. In just a few steps and without a huge investment of time or money, you can make your front yard and the outside of your home more appealing to yourself, guests, and, when you get ready to sell, to prospective buyers.
Our real estate agents suggest the following summer curb appeal tips:
- Make needed repairs.
Look at the outside of your home with a critical eye to spot everything that needs to be fixed. From peeling paint on your shutters to a mailbox that's dented or crooked, t...