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 [...]
Starting plants from seed is a rewarding way to get a head start on your garden. With proper instruction, it is very easy for even a novice gardener to excel at. What Seeds to start Start what you eat in volume and what is expensive to buy or hard to find. Don’t start anything vining [...]
Congratulations on surviving a chilly New York winter, but now it is time to start thinking about the landscape waking up from its winter slumber. Here is a list of tasks to be completed to set your yard up to shine all season long: Equipment Now is a great time to check on equipment that [...]
The key to attracting birds to your garden can be broken down into three main categories: Food, Shelter, and Water. One of the best times to supply these resources in your garden is during the cold winter months. This is when birds could use the most help as the weather is harsh and natural food [...]
As temperatures continue to stay low and freezing at night, ice melt is an important product for every household. Safety is key and avoiding black ice is an important necessity. Ice melt is a product that will do wonders for your steps and walkways but must be properly applied to ensure it doesn't harm the [...]
WHY YOU SHOULD ADD PANSIES TO YOUR GARDEN They are a great supplement to your standard annuals, such as petunias, marigolds, begonias etc. To have the most color in your garden, year round, it is a great idea to have pansies for the cooler months and switch to alternative annuals for the hotter months. When planted in [...]
One of the most popular and thoroughly enjoyed flowers in gardens are that of hydrangeas. Sadly they usually only last for a limited period of one to two months, depending on the weather. If properly preserved, they can be enjoyed year round. Steps to properly dry hydrangea flowers: The opertune time to cut off the [...]
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 [...]
