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Landscaping & Gardening Tips in New York City
Plant Specialists Blog
Welcome to the Plant Specialists Blog – your premier destination for expert insights on revitalizing urban landscapes into verdant, flourishing environments. From sophisticated garden designs and tailored planters to custom pergolas, we provide a wealth of tips, innovative ideas, and exclusive glimpses into our projects throughout New York City. With over 53 years of experience in greening New York, our team of horticulturists and designers shares practical tips, creative ideas, and the latest trends to help you cultivate your own green oasis. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, explore our articles to enhance your gardening journey
Pergolas, Awnings and Umbrellas
If you have ever been on a NYC rooftop garden in summer during the day you know how much you need to have a bit of shade to retreat from the blistering sun. You truly can’t enjoy your garden if you are roasting slowly under solar rays like a French fry under a heat lamp!
Shade – the essential bit of refuge from the blaring sun comes in many forms.
The most suitable plants for a Green Roof – our findings
Tried and true plants that work great for a green roof.
Custom Carpentry
Plant Specialists has a Carpentry Team that can build a dream garden for you !
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE
Genetic variation and gene expression determine what plant you get out of a seed. Not all seeds produce a clone of the parent.
Flowers that ROCK the art world ( and mine )
A reposting of an old article written during the Covid pandemic.
We Are Back - With Disease Resistant Impatiens!
The resurgence of new impatiens varieties immune to a deadly disease.
BEST ANNUALS FOR A COLD SPRING
An article on the best cold tolerant annuals to use in Spring.
Plants used by the Indigenous people of the Caribbean Islands (Part 4)
The indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, particularly the Taíno and Carib, used native crops as seasonings or for medicinal and or ceremonial gatherings.
Plants used by the Indigenous people of the Caribbean Islands (Part 3)
The indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, particularly the Taíno and Carib, used native crops as seasonings or for medicinal and or ceremonial gatherings.
Plants used by the Indigenous people of the Caribbean Islands (Part 2)
The indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, particularly the Taíno and Carib, developed a cuisine based on native crops, seafood, and game that continues to influence modern Caribbean cooking today.
Plants used by the Indigenous people of the Caribbean Islands (Part 1)
The indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, particularly the Taíno and Carib, developed a cuisine based on native crops, seafood, and game that continues to influence modern Caribbean cooking today.
The American Pawpaw
Asimina triloba, the American papaw, pawpaw, among many regional names, is a species of small deciduous tree.
REFRESHING THE SOIL OF POTTED PLANTS
A self help guide on refreshing old soil in containerized plants.