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 [...]
Landscape Design Staten Island Your front yard is the first impression people get of your home. To truly make a house into a home, a beautiful landscape will add that special touch. Depending on the scope of the project, working with a professional landscaper will insure it is done right the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
The cooler weather is upon us and the days have grown shorter. Nature has begun to tuck itself in for the winter with many plants starting to go dormant. With all the beauty starting to fade away, it is a great time of the year to fix up the garden. The spring has always been [...]
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 [...]
New and experienced gardeners alike commonly take for granted the action of watering their landscape. Watering is widely perceived as a thoughtless and mundane task, when in fact it can truly make or break a landscape. Too little or too much water can quickly make a plant’s environment uninhabitable causing it to die. Today we [...]
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 [...]
