A flying couch !

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Written By Peter Morris

Is that possible ?

 

Yes that is a big concern with furniture on a rooftop.  But for that matter it is true of anything that is not hefty in weight, bolted down, or tied to a wall !

We recommend furniture that is of a decent weight, either metal, stone or heavy wood.

 

A typical wrought iron frame with a thick glass or stone top is quite common.

 

A good rule of thumb is that furniture should be difficult for you to lift.  If it is not then it will be an easy toss over the side of the building when mother nature huffs and puffs at your terrace.  The heavier it is for you to move then the harder it will be for the wind to do so.

 

 

This sectional is bolted together at the base making it extremely difficult to blow over.  The garden care team at Plant Specialists clip all sectionals together to make it harder for the elements to move them.

 

Shades and umbrellas 

 

Shades should be fully retracted into their casing before you leave your terrace.  Strong winds can easily puff up a shade and rip it off the structure.

Umbrellas need to be put down after every use - there is no room for Mary Poppins moments in Manhattan- unless you are on Broadway !

 

     

Even as secure as this looks - umbrellas are the most likely to lift off in a gust of wind and should be retracted after every use.

 

For a windy forecast

 

In the event heavy wind is forecast bring in all light materials like pillows and cushions in from the terrace.  Lay over small side tables, and take the glass off of your larger - this could be laid flat on the ground.  Of course, the best location for any of these items is in a basement storage or inside your apartment.

 

For windy days don't hesitate to ask your building Super for help

- Or Call Plant Specialists TODAY !

Our Garden Care Team  are happy to advise you !

 

GREENING NEW YORK FOR OVER 51 YEARS !

 

 

Article written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA

All photographs used with permission from our own customers gardens !   

 

Peter Morris

Peter was born and raised on a beautiful green island in the midst of a tropical rainforest. He was introduced into the world of plants at the age of six when his grandmother, an avid Spanish gardener herself, asked him to help her grow seeds for her pepper garden. He was hooked! By the time he was a teen, he had his own rose and orchid collection numbering in the hundreds. Botany was in his blood, and that is what he set out to study.

His passion brought him to NY in the late seventies to further his education. His tenacity allowed him to work full time at Plant Specialists while he completed a MS in Plant Biology. As a manager at the time he felt unsatisfied with his knowledge of business and business processes. Peter felt compelled to learn, so he then pursued and completed an MBA in Quality Management within a few short years.

Peter’s other passion is teaching. His natural ability is quickly consumed by our staff in all subjects in Botany, Horticulture, and Landscaping. He created an immense reference library of more than 3,500 plants providing an invaluable resource for our staff.

Peter’s breadth of knowledge and wisdom allows him to effectively diagnose the needs of plants. Sometimes just by walking into a garden he can create a prescription that fixes even the hardest issue. He is our Staff Botanist, Diagnostician, and all around Mentor. Recently, he has put his immense knowledge and skills into developing a new department that focuses on Plant Healthcare. As he puts it, “Magic through Science”. The PHC staff that surround him have avidly consumed his teachings. Substantially developing their own plant wisdom, many have taken on difficult plant health issues with spectacular results.

Plant Healthcare has been an instant success with customers! The proper treatment of insects and diseases including Organic methods has made pest control a necessity for every plant. Correcting hormonal imbalances caused by planting in containers or refurbishing soils leached of nutrients by irrigation systems are big challenges PHC has become quite comfortable addressing. The scientific approach to the complex demands of keeping plants healthy in our harsh city environment has made many a customer say WOW!

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