What the hell happened to my plants?!
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. [...]
Why Fertilize?
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 [...]
3 Great Reasons to Grow Your Own Vegetables
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 [...]
Start Planning Now for Your Spring Planting Project
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 [...]
Prescription For Success
Prescriptive Fertilization At Wiesner Bros. we believe that knowledge is a powerful tool. The more information that you have on your landscape and garden, the better you understand the reason certain tasks are done. Fertilization [...]
Wiesner Bros. goes international part II
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 [...]
Wiesner Bros. goes international
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 [...]
Tips to minimize snow damage to your upright evergreens
Upright evergreens can take a beating over the course of a winter such as the one we're experiencing this year. There are some things you can do to minimize the long term damage. Proper preparation is best [...]
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN WINTER CARE TIP
Hollies, Rhododendrons, and Laurels are just a few examples of broadleaf evergreens common to our area. These plants help keep our landscapes looking beautiful year round. The dry winds of winter blow across these plants robbing them of their [...]
Getting your roses ready for winter
Leave the last blooms in the fall on the plant to form hips. This will slow growth and help them go dormant. Continue to spray with fungicide until the leaves drop. Rake off and remove [...]
It is time to consider a water feature for your landscape
Nothing quite completes a landscape on a hot summer day like trickling water. A water feature can add visual benefits to your landscape like no other. An element of tranquility can be introduced with the soothing [...]