The third week of September is National Indoor Plants Week which is a time to reflect on the importance of having live plants in interior locations. Commonly selected as decoration to turn a house into a home, but they are so much more than that. Indoor plants will create oxygen, reduce noise, remove carbon dioxide [...]
Pansies are a hardy flower that will bloom the majority of the winter season and into the spring when planted after the weather cools down. They prefer sun but can also tolerate part shade. Our favorite late flowering annual, here are reasons why we recommend them: More Color They are a great supplement to your [...]
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 [...]
One of the most popular and enjoyed flowers in gardens are that of hydrangeas. Sadly they usually only last for a short period of one to two months, depending on the weather. But if properly preserved, they can be enjoyed year round. Steps to dry hydrangea flowers: The opertune time to cut off the flower [...]
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 [...]
Perennials are plants that regrow every spring, they don't bloom as long as annuals but do not need to be replaced every year. When deciding what to chose for your garden, we recommend picking a mix of plants with different bloom periods so there is always a point of interest in the garden. Here is [...]
Summer has begun! When the thermostat goes up a little tender care for your garden and lawn is recommended. The watering of your lawn, flowers and vegetables is very important during summer months when rain isn’t as plentiful as it is in the Spring. Over or under-watering can pose problems, but when its very hot, [...]
Aphids can be a gardener’s nightmare; and no one wants annoying gnats and mosquitoes in their yard. Rather than using sprays or pesticides, you can attract natural predators and beneficial bugs to keep them away. We may often think that all bugs are bad bugs, but this is not true. The follow is a list [...]
Butterflies are always a pleasant sight, their bright colors and gentle fluttering flight patterns complement any garden. They also benefit the garden itself by pollinating flowers. If you want to attract more of these beautiful insects to your own backyard, then follow these handy tips. Plant Diversity It is almost impossible to plant many flowers [...]
The beauty of annuals in your garden is that they never stop blooming and can be customized from year to year. Here at Wiesner Bros. Nursery we carry a large variety of different types of annuals, but as with most varieties of plants, there are some that we prefer to others. Outlined in this article [...]
