Attract your Favorite Birds to your Garden
Staten Island is home to many bird species that do not fly south for the winter. In order to survive the difficult winter months, they must have shelter and be able to take advantage [...]
Winter Landscape Maintenance
Its dull, gloomy and Spring is still 74 days away. However for those who are a little stir crazy, the winter months are a great time for landscape maintenance. With deciduous trees bare this [...]
Wiesner Christmas Trees
Wiesner Bros. Nursery has a wide selection of Fraser fir Christmas trees, ready and waiting for Staten Islanders with a discerning eye for quality. We un-wrap and set up all of our Christmas trees [...]
Fantastic Fall Foliage
One on the best times to appreciate nature is during the fall foliage display. Once a year due to changes in length of daylight and temperature; leaves stop producing chlorophyll. For the yellow and oranges, [...]
October Garden Checklist
As the cooler weather starts to approach, now is a great time to prepare your garden for the winter before it gets too cold. The previous article on this months blog went in depth into [...]
Time To Prune Your Shrubs
Different plants can be pruned at different times of the year, but in general the majority of plants can tolerate an Autumn hair cut. The reason the autumn is a good time to do your [...]
National Indoor Plant Week
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 [...]
Plant Pansies For More Color
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 [...]
When To Prune A Hydrangea
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 [...]
Enjoy Hydrangea Flowers Year Round
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 [...]
Crepe Myrtles for Summer Flowers
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 [...]
Best Perennials For Summer Color
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 [...]
How To Water Plants
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 [...]
How To Control Bugs In Your Garden
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. [...]
Attract Butterflies To Your Garden
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 [...]