Orchids are one of the most interesting flowers one can add to their house, however they do have a poor reputation for the care they require. While they are more difficult then most plants to take care of, the rewarding flower can easily outweigh the extra TLC they require. By properly educating oneself on orchid [...]
Staten Island has a very large bird population that do not head south for the winter. In order to survive, they must be able to find the proper shelter and food to be able to do so. By taking that extra step and providing food, water and shelter in your yard, not only will you [...]
Snow can actually be beneficial to your plants, providing insulation by protecting them from drastic temperature changes during the cooler months. When the snow melts it will also provide your plants with hydration. However if the snow load ends up being too heavy that the plant cannot support it, damage can occur. Listed are some [...]
If you are looking for a colorful focal point to your yard in the hot summer months, look no further than the Crape Myrtle. Our climate is about as far north as this tree can survive, so it is a good idea to take advantage of all it has to offer. It’s flowers bloom in [...]
One of the most popular flowering bushes across America, Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to any landscape. They are bushes with beautiful flowers that bloom in a variety of colors based on species and soil acidity. In the middle of summer, the full color of Hydrangea bushes truly show the most vibrancy, but they can begin [...]
Join Us For Our Second Annual "Garden to Table" Cooking Demonstration! With Chef Cara Lanzi From Simply Honest Kitchen Chef Cara will be cooking up fresh vegetable dishes using produce that you can grow in your very own garden. Spend your Saturday afternoon learning, sampling and stocking up on supplies to grow your own veggies that [...]
The first day of Spring is March 20th, which means now is a great time to start planning for this years gardening. Whether it be just a few plants or a re-design of an overgrown front yard, the Wiesner staff will be more than happy to help you reach your goal. Planning When it comes to [...]
During the gloomy winter months, gardening is the last thing on most peoples mind. While planting is extremely difficult when the ground is frozen there are some plants out there that can add winter interest to your garden. They may to too late to add, but now would be a great time to start planning [...]
When you think of pine trees, most people’s thoughts go to Christmas trees, pines on the mountains, or the dark green color of the needles among the snow of winter. Pine trees are often associated with cold weather; but there are some exceptions. The Dragon Eye Pine is a beautiful tree that shows it’s true [...]
We recently updated our Pinterest page, and will be doing so as we take more photos of our beautiful plants, gardens, and renovations. Discover the colors of nature with our Beautiful Flowers and Autumn Colors boards. See the joys of the holidays with our Holiday Decor board. Check out what our staff does on the [...]
