1. Sun: The sun plays a much larger role in plant selection than many think. Some plants do best in a sunny area whereas others require more shade. It is important to know which plant options would work best for your specific spot. 2. Drainage: This could be a life or death factor for your [...]
The “Good Bug Trio” is a team of insects which you can readily purchase and release into your garden. The “Good Bug Trio” will battle the evil bugs in your garden and help keep it looking its best. The first member of the “Good Bug Trio” is the Ladybug. Ladybugs do not fly at night [...]
1. Seeds What to start indoors When to start Starting Mix Soil-less mixes Containers Trays Pots Peat Covers Plastic Covers Bags The Procedure Soaking the seed Preparing the starting mix Planting Temperature & Light Refrigerator & heat mats Care for your Seedling Thinning Fertilizing Seeds What to start? I start what I eat in [...]
As we collectively boo old man winter off stage, we are beginning to notice his brutal effects in our landscapes across the North East. This winter was not very kind to our beloved broadleaf evergreens. The following plants were hit very hard: Andromeda, Azalea, Boxwood, Holly, Laurel, Leucothoe, Photinia and Rhododendron. What Happened? The [...]
Fertilizer is applied to provide your garden with the proper conditions for optimal growth. Any plant grown in the best soil will absorb nutrients over time and leave the soil less fertile. This is why your garden needs to be fertilized, to replenish lost nutrients and ensure this year's growth has the food to be optimized. Fertilizing a [...]
The growing of your own produce seems to be gaining momentum in households everywhere. Many have debated the idea whether to grow their own or to purchase from the grocery store, and have settled on the grocery store due to convenience. We will discuss three important reasons why you should strongly consider growing your own. [...]
Have you let this endless winter get you into a funk? For most kinds of trees and shrubs, early spring is the ideal planting season. It is always advised to start your planning as soon as possible to locate and possible order the plants you desire. Spring is only two weeks away, March 20th to [...]
Wiesner Bros. Continues Work Internationally. This January Hans Wiesner, ASLA our staff landscape architect had the opportunity to travel to Cartagena Colombia. He is part of a team from Christ Church NYC a Methodist Church in Manhattan that is working with the Methodist Church in Columbia on a variety of community outreach [...]
WIESNER BROTHERS GOES INTERNATIONAL This week the pastoral staff of Christ Church New York City (United Methodist Church) called upon Hans Wiesner to offer his professional expertise in developing a “green zone” adjacent to a church located on the outskirts of Cartagena, Colombia. The plan calls for an undeveloped space to be repurposed into a [...]
