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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Caring for your Wiesner Bros. Fraser Fir Make a fresh cut straight across the base of the tree. Cut off approximately 1" before placing it in the stand. (We offer complementary fresh cuts at the nursery) It is recommended to use a stand that will hold a half gallon of water or more. Maximize the [...]
Wiesner Bros. Nursery has a wide selection of Fraser fir Christmas trees, ready and waiting for Staten Islanders with a discerning eye for quality. You can come down to our 8 acre nursery and walk through our fresh, lush inventory of Christmas trees and wreaths. Find the perfect tree or wreath for your home holiday [...]
As the weather starts to cool, plants begin to get ready for dormancy, all plants prepare differently, but some produce a surplus of berries which bring a unique touch of winter appeal. These berries are not only ascetically pleasing, but some can attract an array of wild life to your garden, the most desirable are [...]
If you are looking for a colorful focal point to your yard, the Crape Myrtle is a wonderfully diverse tree species. It’s flowers bloom in an assortment of colors based on species, its leaves provide a beautiful autumnal display, and the bark of the tree is soft and colorful. It can be an excellent addition [...]
The beauty of planters are they can easily be moved to the perfect spot and really bring an array of color to a dull area. They make great additions to pool areas, stoops or any grid locked area where soil is not available. However, they do require more care than plants in the ground, especially [...]
Summer has begun. When the thermostat goes up a little tender care for your garden and lawn can be helpful. The watering your lawn, flowers and vegetables is important during summer months when rain isn’t as plentiful as it should be. . Over or under-watering can pose problems. If your garden is deficient in water, [...]
Hemerocallis- More commonly known as the daylilly, a hardy plant which comes in a variety of flower shapes, sizes and colors. They do well in sunny or shady areas and some varieties even re-bloom throughout the season, making it one of the longest flowering perennials. Hosta- Perhaps the hardest of perennials, does well in part [...]
