Choosing Climbing Rose for Long Island Arbor: Brookville Nurseries and Full Sun Requirement

Baldwin, Long Island (zone 7a) gardeners installed 8-foot arbor, wanted colorful climbing rose (red/pink/apricot/yellow), low maintenance, reblooming, half-day sun.

Critical: Full Sun Required

6-7 hours = industry minimum. Half-day = poor performance. Most roses need dawn-to-dusk sun. Arbor MUST get full sun. If not, reconsider location or plant type.

Best Long Island Source

Brookville Nurseries (Old Brookville, Northern Blvd/25A) – Viette sisters farmstand. 80 years experience. Ask for Rose or Teresa. Handshake deals. Best selection on LI.

Shopping Trip Plan

1. LIE to Glen Cove Rd → North 1 mi → Right on 25A
2. 2 mi past CW Post → Farmstand on right (Old Brookville)
3. Also stop: Hicks Nursery (Jericho Turnpike, Westbury) for bone meal, manure, greensand

Soil Prep = Success

• Test soil (Hicks does this)
• Dig 16", amend heavily
• Bone meal (roots/flowers), manure (leaves), greensand (vigor)
• Excellent drainage

Bonus: Brill Reel Mower

German precision, sharpen once/5 years, sweat-powered, superior cut. CleanAirGardening.com. Great Father's Day gift!

Visit Teresa and Rose—they'll match you with the perfect climber for your arbor!