HOW TO ATTRACT BIRDS TO YOUR WINTER GARDEN
Staten Island has a very large bird population that do not head south for the winter. In order to survive, they must be able to find the proper shelter and food to be able to [...]
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR PLANTS FOR A SNOW LOAD
Snow can actually be beneficial to your plants, providing insulation by protecting them from drastic temperature changes during the cooler months. When the snow melts it will also provide your plants with hydration. However if [...]
HOW TO WRAP A FIG TREE FOR THE WINTER
Fig trees are a quite popular Mediterranean fruit that present an excellent addition to your yard. Although the trees prosper within warmer climates, there are preventative methods in which you can take in order to [...]
WHY YOU SHOULD PLANT IN THE FALL!
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 [...]
TOP 5 FALL COLORS IN NEW YORK
Today, September 22nd, is the first day of Autumn. With the changing seasons comes the transformation of the colors around us. As the leaves change and the air cools, we are surrounded by golds, reds, [...]
ENJOY YOUR HYDRANGEA FLOWERS YEAR ROUND
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 [...]
TOP 5 WATERING MYTHS ADDRESSED
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 [...]
OUR FAVORITE TREE 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 [...]
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 [...]
HOW TO WATER YOUR 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 [...]
BUGS BENEFICIAL TO YOUR GARDEN
Aphids can be a gardener’s nightmare; and no one wants annoying gnats and mosquitoes in their yard. But rather than using sprays or pesticides, you can attract natural predators and beneficial bugs to keep them [...]
HOW TO 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 [...]
TOP 5 PERENNIALS FOR YOUR GARDEN
Hemerocallis- More commonly known as the daylilly, a hardy plant which comes in a variety of flower shapes, sizes and colors. They do well in sunny or shady areas and some varieties even re-bloom throughout [...]
TOP 6 FLOWERING ANNUALS
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 [...]
FIVE CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DECIDING TO LANDSCAPE YOUR HOME
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 [...]