For those in the know – The New York Botanical Gardens – is a truly magical place to get lost in or even find yourself in ! For me after working all week with plants – guess where you will often find me – they also have a bar and a great restaurant ! […]
A flying couch !
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. […]
Happy Happy Holidays
We would like to revisit a favorite Garden poem by Sara Coleridge. The Garden Year January brings the snow, Makes our feet and fingers glow. February brings the rain, Thaws the frozen lake again. March brings breezes, loud and shrill, To stir the dancing daffodil. April brings the primrose sweet, Scatters daisies at […]
Winter and your garden
What to expect If you have a roof top garden or a balcony garden space, the temperatures of the planters and the soil in them will drop to the same as the ambient air. Only very hardy plants will tolerate this. Exposed windy rooftop – but what a view ! In […]
Planting Perennial’s in fall
Bulbs and bareroots can certainly be planted in springtime, but experienced gardeners know that planting in fall typically results in a more thriving, healthy perennial. Why? Fall planted perennials exploding in color all season ! Firstly With the ground still warm after summer, it’s easier for the perennial to settle into the […]
Some useful Tips to think about when planning a ...
Plant Specialists has been creating spectacular rooftop retreats in Manhattan for over 51 years – that’s a lot of gardens ! Here are a few tips that we consider with every garden that we design. If you are looking for good terrace design – consider these, then call Plant Specialists ! Tip 1 […]
THE SHAPE OF LEAVES
What is a leaf? A leaf is the main organ attached to the stem. It is specialized for photosynthesis. Over time, it has evolved into a plethora of different shapes, sizes and characteristics. These vary considerably depending largely on their adaptation to climate. Leaves have also adapted to the available sunlight, presence of grazing […]
MY NEIGHBORS’ UGLY BUILDING !
What can I say. Some views are detrimental to your mental health ! What should I plant on my rooftop to block the view of that ugly building ? – this is something I have heard countless times. Now … Throwing a plant in a pot and hoping it works – doesn’t work. […]
VARIATION
THE BASICS This is a natural process which shows itself as slight differences in flower and fruit size and shape. It may lead to the misunderstanding that the plant may have a disorder or that something is wrong. And sometimes something is wrong ! Many times it is simply a combination of growth factors […]
